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Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz CPU

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz CPU

Socket LGA775 - 1333 Mhz FSB - 6 MB L2 Cache

Q&A Recommending this Product

The best Processor for gaming at a price range of 200-300$.?
When shopping for: processor View all 1 answers
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz CPU
Intel Celeron M 530 1.73GHz Processor
Intel Xeon Dual Core Q9550 2.83 GHz CPU
Which is a really good processor for a gaming computer?
Intel Quad Core Q9300 2.50 GHz CPU
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz CPU
AMD Athlon 64 X2 5000+ Processor ADO5000IAA5DO - 2.60GHz, 1MB Cache, 1000MHz (2000 MT/s) FSB, Dual-Core, Socket AM2, OEM Processor
Which kind of processor is better?
Intel Core i5-750 2.66GHz LGA 1156 95W Quad-Core Processor
Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0 GHz CPU
Intel Xeon Dual Core E3100 3.0 GHz CPU
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Reviews Summary

Pros:

balance (1)

  • ...weeks now with no issues. The Core 2 Duo E8400 seems to be an excellent balance between cost and performance for my needs. ...[0.8]

chip (1)

  • ... Awesome chip , especially if you upgrade from a P4 @ 3Ghz. This CPU is incredibly...[0.8]

experience (1)

  • ...expensive, you can't go wrong with an E8400. I've had nothing but good experiences with it, and I'm sure you will too....[0.8]

games (1)

  • ...chipset nvidia 650 with this processor, with no problem. In games is a perfect friend. Is you like it, get it!! Espaņol: A veces aparecen...[0.8]

general (4)

  • ...Super fast processor , very stable operation has been pretty good with video editing. faster than the old q6000 series quad cores...[1.0]
  • ...that fan keeps it at 40c, amazon ships at the right time and the handling of shipment is good . ...[1.0]
  • ...budgeted gamers PC while getting very high performance ... I highly recommend this product ... Check this processor also ... Processor - 1 x Intel Core...[1.0]
  • ...Easy Install if you know what you are doing. Great product and fast delivery. Great way to upgrade your computer ...[0.8]

installation (1)

  • ...This CPU ran well out of the box, I encountered no problems with installation of the cpu. The included fan/heat sink is difficult to install...[0.8]

performance (1)

  • ...is the best choice today (May 16th) for a gamer. Good price, great performance , huge overclocking potential. Have not seen the 8500's so far...[0.8]

price (8)

  • ...process means that it produces very little heat. - Relatively inexpensive . - Overclocks well. Cons: - No real cons for the processor...[1.0]
  • ... Pretty good price , its not a top of the line quad core, but hey, as far as I can...[1.0]
  • ...quad core. If you want an above average gaming computer for a decent price , look no further. Worked great out of the box and no problems...[0.8]
  • ...this the same as an E8500, but not spend the extra $50 or so. Excellent price /performance ratio. XP boots in 20 seconds. ...[0.8]

processor (7)

  • ... Pretty good processor , definately uses less power than Pentium 4 Prescotts, but seems...[1.0]
  • ... Amazing Processor Runs cool , Quiet with stock cooler, and Plays any game (without over clocking...[0.9]
  • ...The processor has good speed and handles good workload, yet i'm not sure about the...[0.9]
  • ...it is a great processor , it's easy to install, and runs very good, i just plugged on...[0.8]

programs (1)

  • ...and 55c.. and thats also wrong... acording to some expert the best program to read the real temp is: Real Temp 2.41 Core temp, everest...[0.8]

reliability (6)

  • ...This CPU ran well out of the box, I encountered no problems with installation of the cpu. The included fan/heat sink is difficult...[1.0]
  • ...install, but worth the effort - be patient. Win XP with Svc Pack 3 runs smoothly ....[1.0]
  • ...The system I built has been running for several weeks now with no issues . The Core 2 Duo E8400 seems to be an excellent balance between...[1.0]
  • ...quad cores. So far I've only had it clocked to 3.33GHz where it was stable in my hot case....[1.0]

settings (1)

  • ...4770 512MB are able to handle both of these games smooth with high quality settings at 1920x1200. Pros: - Fast and dual core. - 45nm process...[0.8]

speed (2)

  • ...The processor has good speed and handles good workload, yet i'm not sure about the heat generation...[1.0]
  • ...Asus p5k-e motherboard, which overclocks really, really well. Pros: Tremendous speed for the price Extreme overclocking potential Intel reliability...[0.6400000000000001]

usability (2)

  • ...it is a great processor, it's easy to install , and runs very good, i just plugged on the intel p45 motherboard...[1.0]
  • ...with installation of the cpu. The included fan/heat sink is difficult to install, but worth the effort - be patient. Win XP with Svc Pack 3 runs smoothly...[-0.5]

working (2)

  • ...average gaming computer for a decent price, look no further. Worked great out of the box and no problems, so I don't see any reason to...[0.9]
  • ...runs very good, i just plugged on the intel p45 motherboard and works very fine , so make sure your board support the 45nm feature and enjoy...[0.8]
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