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 "Bang for your buck" 2010-08-25
By monarch8d
Pros - I have a dell inspiron 530s and was using the core duo 1.8ghz cpu it came with and I can honestly say this is a huge improvement. Noticed immediate performance increase running win7 professional x64. I play a few computer games, mainly WoW, and this processor helps out a lot.



Cons - None!

 "Best Bang For Your Buck CPU!" 2010-08-25
By Justin P
The e8400 is one of the best processors still out to date. It's not the best in speed wise but in practicality. Dual core processors are still extremely powerful and will still be used for a good amount of time. This processor brings a lot of power to the table and in certain scenarios actually beats Core 2 Quad processors. The e8400 also gives you the ability to overclock a lot and when I say a lot I mean it! You are able to get to 4.0GHz stable with a nice 3rd party heat sink and around 3.8 stable with the stock Intel heat sink. You can't go wrong with buying this cpu. Even in 2010 I will use this processor and more then likely in 2011. If you are looking for something powerful and inexpensive this is the processor for you!

 "Extreme Value and Speed With Crummy HSF" 2010-05-24
By A. C. Martin (Tampa, FL)
I have an E0 chip and have OC-d this to 4.979Ghz on a DF X48 mobo using 1150 Mhz GSkill DDR2 memory. Outstanding overkill as the RAM couldn't handle the IO. Recently the stock Heat Sink Fan (HSF) locking mechanism failed and the CPU temp went beyond 95'C causing repeated shutdowns until I discovered the issue. After re-locking it's back to running at 49'C - 59'C. I'm ordering an aftermarket HSF as the stock one uses a poor lock design. Most decent aftermarket HSFs use a back plate/screw-in lock design.

 "Intel Core 2 Duo" 2010-04-25
By Pedro Primera (Coro, Falcon, Venezuela)
It is an amazing processor, easy to install, and work great. Five stars for Amazon, delivery on time.

 "Installed this to replace the stock CPU on my Dell Inspiron 530" 2010-04-02
By Peter
My Dell had been running slow lately, and I wasn't sure whether or not I could upgrade the CPU to anything worthwhile. After looking around some forums I found out that this was the best processor my outdated motherboard could support.



Installation was a pain. The heatsink isn't compatible with my Dell, because it used a different screw system. (I would have assumed this was universal, but I guess not) I ended up having to use my old heatsink (which was a beast) and had to purchase a vial of Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound, 3.5 Grams to replace the thermal grease.



Once installed however, I definitely noticed a HUGE improvement. Of course my old processor, an OG Core Duo 2.2ghz, wasn't really a snail, but opening things like Photoshop or Premiere seemed to be a lot quicker and the menus were more responsive.



Not that this benchmark means anything at all, but my Windows Experience Index also jumped to 6.5, from 5.9. (Most people laugh at the relevance of this benchmark, but I don't have any other software to gauge performance)



Bottom line: if you've got a PC that needs a boost (purchased 2-3 years ago) and is compatible with this processor, give it a go, you might be surprised at how much faster your system can feel.


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 "Gaming Rig" 2010-07-11
By Keanna Brand
I've had my computer built for about 4 months already using this processor. It haven't gave me no problems, & works very good. I did try too overclock it, but faild. My computer wouldn't even start right/run correctly, so I said F that. I have the correct MOBO for it, I've even saw someone on youtube over clock it. I guess it just wouldn't do it for me, but other than that.....it's Great.

 "Easy 3.6Ghz Overclock" 2010-03-25
By J Dirt
This is a fantastic processor. Using an Asus P5Q Pro Turbo, I have the Q8400 at a stable 3.6Ghz. I've pushed it up to 4.0Ghz, got windows to open, went online, messed around for about 30 minutes without any problems. But it shut down after about 20 minutes of a Prime95 stress test. I'm willing to bet that if I spent more time messing around with the voltage, I couldv'e easily attained a stable 4.0Ghz overclock. But as it sits right now, I've been at 3.6Ghz since December '09 without any problems. After a 12 hour, 100% load stress test, the temps maxed out at 58 Degrees. I'm using a Xigmatek Dark Knight CPU cooler (Air). So if you're running a stock cooler, you might have problems with the temp if you OC to 3.6Ghz. But even at the stock speed, this processor can easily handle just about anything you throw at it. All in all, its a great CPU. Great for multitasking, gaming, heavy computing or basic computing. If you think the 2.6Ghz is kind of weak.....its not. You'd be surprised at how well this does at stock speed. And if you do OC, you'll probably be very happy with the results.

 "Better than i thoght." 2010-03-14
By Robert (Costa Rica)
Its a very fast CPU, and its very cheap.

I used for a gamoind rig, it even runs Crysis.

Very easy to overclock too, i got it stable @3.1ghz

 "Work horse at its best" 2010-03-10
By Agent 007
Speed wise its not one of the fastest but give it a heavy load an watch the processing power at work. I'm notorious for multi-tasking and is very satisfied with this performance. Sure for $100 more I can upgrade but I would have to upgrade the memory to DDR3. That $100 can buy more DDR2 4Gig chips and you can't tell that much of a difference.This is a solid product. Do your own research. This is only my opinion.

 "OK, be realistic!!!!!" 2009-05-21
By Mike Goble
OK, be realistic. This thing smokes! i am running windows 7 64bit, and this thing sits at about 4% usage at all times. i have peaked at 50% at times like when im running a game, unzipping a 4+gig file, browsers open, musics playing, virus scans going.. etc.. i know the cache on its low and the 9550 is only 100$ more, but thats a 100$!!! and this processor probably wont be your bottleneck, you'll be buying new ddr3 ram and bla bla bla.. look if your gonna go above the q8400.. then just buy the i7 920 and have the octocore (HT quad). if you want something that gets rediculous benchmarks under 200 bucks... get this one!!


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Intel Core i7 860 Processor 2.80 GHz 8 MB LGA1156 CPU I7-860BOX

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Specifications: Mfr Part Number: BX80605I7860, Process Type: Intel Core i7 Processor i7-860, Frequency: 2.80 GHz, Bus Speed: 2.5 GT/s, Cache: 8 MB, Process: 45 nm, Socket: LGA 1156, Power Consumption: 95 W, Package: Retail, This processor is a Quad Core Processor, This processor supports Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology, This processor supports Hyper-Threading Technology, This processor supports Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), This processor supports Intel Virtualization Technology, This processor supports Enhanced Halt State (C1E), This processor supports Execute Disable Bit
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 "Look at the Price" 2010-10-27
By A. Aguilar (NYC)
Ok, I just bought this processor from Micro Center in Long Island, NY for $229 (10-26-2010). I haven't even built the machine yet, but I jumped at the i7-870 just because it was so cheap. I'll update this later when I have the rest of the parts.



Hope I could save you a few bucks.

 "New Build" 2010-10-12
By Richard O. Sabine
I built a computer by using the suggestions from [...] with wonderful success. This is one of the products Rob Williams recommended and I was not disappointed! I managed to get a Microsoft of 7.5 on that scale that runs from 1 to 7.9 for every test except the hard drive which got a 5.9. I think I should have gotten the SATA 6 drive.



note: I did not much like the cooling fan that came with this package. I installed it just as the instruction recommended but I had trouble keeping the CPU temperature below 60 degrees Celsius. I bought a little bigger and better heat sink with more contact surface area on the CPU and now it operates around the 30 - 40 range. However, even now when I hit it hard with multiple CPU intensive processes it will take short trips above the 60 degree level. If you plan to stress this CPU to its limits you should search for appropriate cooling options.

 "Processor is Fine -- Cooler is Something Else" 2010-09-01
By Bruce638 (Grand Blanc, MI USA)
I bought this Intel processor for a new computer that I built. There were no problems with the installation of the processor itself and it has performed without any problems.



The problem I had involved the installation of the supplied cooler fan assembly. Apparently it did not seat properly, and the thermal conducting compound was not making good contact. There was no good way to tell that the cooler was not seated well other than taking it back off and looking at the spread of the thermal conducting compound. As a result, the processor temperatures were high - even with light processing loads. I replaced the Intel supplied cooler with a liquid cooling system from Corsair. It was during the installation of that system when I was able to determine the problem with the original cooler. Everything works fine now.

 "Wonderful CPU" 2010-07-07
By David Liu
I build a few 1156&1366 PC recently, used i7-930,920,i7-860,i5-750,650,661.

this i7-860 is excellent CPU, 32nm technology, so heat is never a problem, runs extremely stable,

Wonderful CPU, no Con expereienced.

 "An Excellent i7 (1156) Choice" 2010-06-07
By Kenneth J. Connor
OK, with the exception of the 980X, which is insanely expensive (wait for the locked version coming out later), this is the best CPU Intel makes. It is a steal at this price. The unlocked i7 1156 is also a great value, for about $50 more than the 860. This will do all that you need, unless you are a professional animator or video editor. I have built many Intel boxes...and this will be the CPU in my next build. Again, forget about dropping $1,000 on a 980X, unless you are made of money and have a need to impress your friends with the specs on your CPU. To me, the specs of your wallet are more important than the specs of your CPU...within reason.


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Intel Core i5 750 Processor 2.66 GHz 8 MB LGA1156 CPU I5-750BOX

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Specifications: Mfr Part Number: BX80605I5750, Process Type: Intel Core i5 Processor i5-750, Frequency: 2.66 GHz, FSB: 2.5 GT/s, Cache: 8 MB, Process: 45 nm, Socket: LGA 1156, TDP: 95W, Package: Retail, This processor is a Quad Core Processor, This processor support Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology, This processor supports Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (EM64T), This processor supports Intel Virtualization Technology, This processor supports Enhanced Halt State (C1E), This processor supports Execute Disable Bit Capability
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- Quad Core; Enhanced Intel Speedstep Technology
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 "Good CPU" 2010-10-23
By Pat
Good CPU, Is really more than I needed but is compatable with the 1600 RAM that I wanted. Works extremely well

 "Windows Home Server Vail" 2010-10-01
By JMB Photography (Just South of Richmond)
I'm testing Vail (WHS II) and wanted to build a new server. This fit the "build" we are running 10 computers from the server and it has not shown even a bit of problems, lag or being taxed. Very happy with the price and have not looked back (yet.)

 "Where's the 10 star option?" 2010-08-28
By Cody Howland
Intel has outdone themselves again. It is an extremely fast processor that makes computing so much more enjoyable. It has a base clock frequency of 2.66GHz, but with Turbo Boost, this CPU can reach speeds up to 3.2GHz without overclocking. I am able to multitask more and spend less time staring at an hour glass.



I use this processor on my high performance system, and everything runs really fast. From Roxio 2010 to extreme gaming, this processor does it all.



I guess the saying is true: "Great computing starts with Intel inside" -Intel Advertisement

 "Small bump and as fast as the i7-860!" 2010-08-17
By BobD (The Villages, Fl)
This is the BEST processor for the money right now. It flat out performs with 4 complete cores (quad core). If your motherboard comes with a utility to bump up the clock speed to 2.8 GHz, it will perform within a hair of the i7-860 at $100 less cost. If you do not want to bump it, you will still never notice the difference from an i7-860 unless you use a sensitive CPU benchmark. Win 7 performance Index gives it the same CPU score as the i7-860 when both are at stock speed - it's that close. Highly recommended.

 "The little processor that can" 2010-08-03
By Howard
Its amazing the value for money you get with this processor. I am stepping up from the Core 2 8400 and this thing blows it away. I was torn between this and the i7 860. Believe me, unless you are into serious media production..... you won't miss the hyperthreading. Save the 80+ Bucks and put it towards a SSD drive or a better graphics card.


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 "AMD Phenom II X4 955 125 Watt" 2010-09-25
By Taran (Florida)
This Item is an AMD Speed Demon you don't need anymore performance than this, great from games, great for bluRay and encoding.

 "Good AMD processor" 2010-08-26
By Juan Rudin
This is an excellent AMD processor. I used to be an Intel lover but I think I've turned to AMD. I'm very pleased with the last 2 CPUs I've purchased.

Read instructions carefully before installation. They are very clear but you don't want to screw a $200 CPU.

It's usually very quiet.

The only con I have is that when you do high consuming processes (or video games) the fan turns a little noisy.

The good thing is you never feel it's overheating.

 "Good processor" 2010-08-17
By Christopher De Vert
I have been using AMD processors for over 10 years now and there continues to be no disappointments.

 "great product" 2010-08-14
By KPAC
I havent found any cons with AMD at all I love the Phenom Quad Core Setup with the Asus M4A79T Deluxe. The only problem Ive had was with the new windows 7 not running right.

 "Bogus chip" 2010-08-05
By Michael
Got the chip farely fast but it was damaged pins were bent and the chip was unusable so i ended up buying a brand new one from a more reputable seller.

i will NEVER BUY FROM THIS DEALER AGAIN!.

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Key Features Regular 5.25" Bays 4 Regular 3.5" Bays 4 Regular External 3.5" Bays 2 Power Supply 300W Enclosure Color Silver / Black Warranty 1 year Front Ports 2 Front x USB 2.0, 2 Front x Audio Motherboard I/O Expansion Slots 7 Full Size Dimensions WxDxH 18"x7.75"x16.25" Detail Specifications - Sturdy construction - Well-folded edges - Excellent EMI shielding - Thermally advantaged - Total of 10 drive bays - Spacious internal space - Padlock loop Dimension: 16" x 7.25" x 17.50" (H) x (W) x (D) Form Factor: ATX Mid Tower Motherboard: Micro ATX, ATX Expansion Bay: 7 Full Size Expansion PSU: ATX12V 300W Additional Fan: 80/90mm Rear (optional); 80mm Front (optional) Front Access: Port USB2.0 Port x 2 ; Audio Port x 2
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 "Great Case for the Price" 2010-05-12
By Michael A. Saxton (USA)
When my son's computer died, I had the task to build him a new one. Since he only uses it for a few educational web sites and some basic educational games, I knew he didn't need much power so I got this case, a MSI Socket AM2+/ GeForce 6150SE/ DDR2/ A&V&L/ MATX Motherboard K9N6PGM2-V2 7309-150, a Sempron LE-1250, Ultra - Memory - 2 GB - DIMM 240-pin - DDR2 - 667 MHz / PC2-5400, and a TR2-R1 Amd AM2 Cooler.



Everything fit "like a glove". The whole unit works great and has been running solid for about 2 1/2 months. The exhaust for the CPU cooling fan on the case lined up perfectly. My only issue with this case is the door covering the front access USB ports broke the first time I opened it. I really don't care much and other than that, it's held together fine and the power supply is more than adequate for the light hardware that I used.



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 "Mini ITX Overkill" 2010-04-04
By shutterbug
I had originally wanted a Apex MI-008 which support a mini itx motherboard. However, after having received two mini itx motherboards that were dead upon arrival, I decided that instead of removing the old mb and reinstalling the new ones, I would just get a new case and begin from scratch.



The Apex MI-008 has only 3 bays, and is very tight. The Apex PC-319 has roughly 3X the amount of bays which is more than I will ever need. Plus, the difference in price was just less than 50 cents along with the free shipping.



Overall, I think that bigger it just better considering I have rather large and clumsy hands. Now, I can just take my time and leisurely assemble a new system. In the event I decide to move to a more powerful and bigger motherboard, I already have the space and means to do it.



For the price, excellent build quality. Most noticeable is that there is a lot of open vents on the case which aids ventilation. This is something that will at least last me ten more years.



I previously purchased some IDE to SATA adapters and was quite concerned whether or not they will fit on my old PATA hard drives and have enough room to attach the power and data cables without hitting the power supply. With the APEX MI-008, getting the necessary space would be a real challenge.



With all this space available, this issue is now a no brainer. I am extremely please with this purchase.

 "Solid Case that works fine" 2009-09-13
By C. Hertzler (SF Bay Area)
This case serves its purpose and is pretty nice. I am using a full ATX motherboard and it fit with no issues.



The case had rudimentary directions. The needed parts were all there. As is common these days, not enough power take-offs to suit my needs but the power supply is not as bad as most in this respect -- I recommend having a few splitters and T-s available if you have a lot of devices.



The power supply is very solid.



I replaced the original fan because it was too noisy for my taste. Only 1 fan is supplied.



Buttons on the front are nice sized. The USB and front speaker connects are too close to the ground. The little door needs to be taken off to make these usable if you place your computer on the ground.



The sides work well and the case construction is not sloppy as many cases are these days. It is unfortunate that there is no clear side.



Overall, the case and power supply are functional if you want a moderate price.

 "Great for basic build" 2009-05-06
By B. Davis (Los Alamos, NM)
After reading the other reviews, it was clear this could fit the bill for a basic build.



When the product arrived, everything was as described by previous reviewers.



After the computer was operative, I did notice the stock fan is relatively noisy compared with the Antec Sonata III case we have. But that was ~double the price.



If you're trying to build up your basic computer w/o need for extra video card wattage, this is a sweet deal.

 "Good thermal design but one minor flaw" 2008-12-06
By Asim Thakker (Melbourne, FL)
Pros

* Good looking case

* Nice Thermal design - Apart from 2 fans, it has an exhaust cup that fits right over the CPU socket



Cons

* The steel frame sockets for keyboard, mouse, audio did not fit my ASUS motherboard (I had to use my old case's frame piece to make it work)



Note: This has a 300W power supply so make sure it suffices your computing needs


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 "Bang for your buck" 2010-08-25
By monarch8d
Pros - I have a dell inspiron 530s and was using the core duo 1.8ghz cpu it came with and I can honestly say this is a huge improvement. Noticed immediate performance increase running win7 professional x64. I play a few computer games, mainly WoW, and this processor helps out a lot.



Cons - None!

 "Best Bang For Your Buck CPU!" 2010-08-25
By Justin P
The e8400 is one of the best processors still out to date. It's not the best in speed wise but in practicality. Dual core processors are still extremely powerful and will still be used for a good amount of time. This processor brings a lot of power to the table and in certain scenarios actually beats Core 2 Quad processors. The e8400 also gives you the ability to overclock a lot and when I say a lot I mean it! You are able to get to 4.0GHz stable with a nice 3rd party heat sink and around 3.8 stable with the stock Intel heat sink. You can't go wrong with buying this cpu. Even in 2010 I will use this processor and more then likely in 2011. If you are looking for something powerful and inexpensive this is the processor for you!

 "Extreme Value and Speed With Crummy HSF" 2010-05-24
By A. C. Martin (Tampa, FL)
I have an E0 chip and have OC-d this to 4.979Ghz on a DF X48 mobo using 1150 Mhz GSkill DDR2 memory. Outstanding overkill as the RAM couldn't handle the IO. Recently the stock Heat Sink Fan (HSF) locking mechanism failed and the CPU temp went beyond 95'C causing repeated shutdowns until I discovered the issue. After re-locking it's back to running at 49'C - 59'C. I'm ordering an aftermarket HSF as the stock one uses a poor lock design. Most decent aftermarket HSFs use a back plate/screw-in lock design.

 "Intel Core 2 Duo" 2010-04-25
By Pedro Primera (Coro, Falcon, Venezuela)
It is an amazing processor, easy to install, and work great. Five stars for Amazon, delivery on time.

 "Installed this to replace the stock CPU on my Dell Inspiron 530" 2010-04-02
By Peter
My Dell had been running slow lately, and I wasn't sure whether or not I could upgrade the CPU to anything worthwhile. After looking around some forums I found out that this was the best processor my outdated motherboard could support.



Installation was a pain. The heatsink isn't compatible with my Dell, because it used a different screw system. (I would have assumed this was universal, but I guess not) I ended up having to use my old heatsink (which was a beast) and had to purchase a vial of Arctic Silver 5 Thermal Compound, 3.5 Grams to replace the thermal grease.



Once installed however, I definitely noticed a HUGE improvement. Of course my old processor, an OG Core Duo 2.2ghz, wasn't really a snail, but opening things like Photoshop or Premiere seemed to be a lot quicker and the menus were more responsive.



Not that this benchmark means anything at all, but my Windows Experience Index also jumped to 6.5, from 5.9. (Most people laugh at the relevance of this benchmark, but I don't have any other software to gauge performance)



Bottom line: if you've got a PC that needs a boost (purchased 2-3 years ago) and is compatible with this processor, give it a go, you might be surprised at how much faster your system can feel.


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