Intel Core 2 Duo E8400, 3Ghz E8400 (BX80570E8400A) Boxed Processor

Pros: Runs Cool, Runs Fast, Runs Stable

Cons: not compatible with i7 motherboards

Review: This was my first Intel Core 2 Duo Processor.

I was debating between this and the Q6600. Since I was looking for price per performance and this was truly the better deal. This chip is based on the 45nm, has 6MB of L3 Cache, and runs...

Pros: Best value 4.0Ghz Dual Core 6MB L2 Cache processor available today.

Cons: $165 less for me to spend on pizza.

The Bottom Line: Best $165 I've ever spent on a processor.

Review: Having built many PCs back to the days of paying $1,000 for a processor that ran at 100hz, recalling the progressions over almost 30 years has brought me to the point where justifying the purchase of another CPU has become nearly impossible due to...

Pros: Easy to overclock, runs cool, doesn't use much energy.

Cons: May require a large hsf replacement, as the stock HSF is not very good.

The Bottom Line: An amazing processor that I would buy over and over again if I had to.

Review: This is the processor I am using day in and day out and it is by far the best piece of hardware I have ever owned. Not only does it work perfectly and stay cool, it over-clocks like no tomorrow.

I have my little E8400 running at 4.0Ghz on...