Intel Core 2 Quad Q8400 2.66GHz LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor

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Rapidly. I'm working with this with a gaming Computer with an XFX Radeon HD 4870, and I get max FPS in CoD/WoW/Crysis/L4D2 on all high settings, loading occasions are nearly immediate.Runs awesome for the stock HSF! I'm currently overclocked to 3.2GHz with stock HSF, idling at 32C and full load about 50-55C. Cleaned off the pre-applied compound and put some Arctic MX2. Wow, the hardest part about my complete new develop was installing this HSF! The very first two push pins go in with ease, but the final two are a pain to get in. You have to get some bawls to install it if you're afraid you're going to crack your mobo, but honestly I pressed down as hard as I could and it was fine. You know it's appropriately seated when you hear a squeaking sound, but look on the back of the mobo to make sure the push pins are seated correctly, or your heat spreader isn't going to make get in touch with and your temps will be by means of the roof. I play with a clanmate who has an i7, and certainly I'm not going to have video editing/boot instances like him, but for the current games these days this is comparable to an i7.. me and him have the identical benchmarks, both running HD4870's

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Good general processor, keeps fairly cool, has lots of processing energy A tiny low on cache, but most of you will not notice, Sorry it took so long to rewiew, I got a negative one particular, so I RMA'd it, then, when I got the new one particular, I ran out of thermal paste, so I had to wait till I could get some, but any way.... I wanted to mention some points... 1st, alot of men and women claim the stock HSF (Heatsink/fan) is extremely loud. I disagree, I listened to the stock, and it is very quiet IF you take away the tiny cable that touches the fan (all you have to do is wiggle it out of the way a tiny, or else, yeah... it will be loud if the fan keeps hitting a cable) 2nd people complain the fan doesnt cool nicely, it truly cools fine if you are not overclocking, if you are overclocking, you will want a new one particular, 3rd people today say the pins are challenging to insert, they are, but not nearly as difficult a what im applied to (thermaltake blackwiddow) as for the processor, I overclocked the clock to 3.28 ghz, the FSB to 1640 mhz by means of Gigabyte's App, I did this with no volt raise, and with this fan: http://www.thermaltakeusa.com/Product.aspx?C򕍌&ID򕓜

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Rapidly, clean, fantastic video rendering. none truly I upgraded from an E7500, also on the LGA 775 socket. For th value of a handful of fantastic meals I got a CPU that will charge through COD4 and MOH 2010, all although watching "Sons of Anarchy on the 32" hi-def monitor.

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Good for multi-tasking and operating virtual machines. An okay overclock-capability, can get three. GHz pretty uncomplicated. Upgraded from a 2.5 GHz Dual-Core w/ 2MB L2; rather a noticeable performance improve, I might add. What sold me on this CPU was that it had a lot more L2 cache than the E7600 and for the value of an E8400 I could upgrade to a Core2-Quad. And more cores = much more superior, at least for what I use it for -- multi-tasking. Have none. Probably the last upgrade for this machine, subsequent create will be a socket 1155; there's some actually nicely priced Core i5 Sandy Bridges in the similar cost range as this CPU. So, offered that fact, I truly couldn't justify spending the funds for a Q9650 when the next gen is currently out.

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lots of connectors, stable out of the box. I am not an overclocker, but there are selections in the bios to make it simple. I have an external seagate usb two. challenging drive that freezes the laptop or computer at post. I have re-formatted the drive, and installed an updated driver, but to date I cannot leave the drive plugged into a usb port and turned on if I hope to get the personal computer booted. I installed a Q8400 on the board along with a Sapphire ATI Radeon 4860. It seems to be operating smartly.

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Great speed, good value Locked multiplier Ƙx)overclock runs very a bit hotter then the e7200 ㅂc even with immediately after market place cooler. kept me from pushing it past three.0ghz I was a small surprised with the temp, with my e7200 i was capable to push it's two.53 to ӯ.6 so when the q8400 jumped up to ㅾ @ three.25 i was a tiny worried. But i'll prob fool around with it once more to get it's complete possible Q8400 @ three.00GHzAsus P5Q Deluxe4Gig OCZ Reaper X 򜟨MhzSapphire ATI Radeon 4870

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Fast, low cost quad core. Runs cool. Overclocks to 3.2 GHz with small effort. Impressive performance in video encoding/converting apps. Multitasking is smoother more than a dual core. Stock Intel HSF not so fantastic for overclocking. I replaced it with my Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro and the temp dropped 10-12 degrees.Less level two cache than the Q9400, but you'll most likely by no means notice it. Most testimonials show a 1%-5% acquire more than the Q8400. It's not worth the added ฤ-ฮ, IMO. I purchased this to replace an aging E6400 in an ASUS P5B P965 motherboard and couldn't be happier. The latest 2104 BIOS permits the Q8400 or other 45nm Intel CPUs to perform. The BIOS should be updated prior to you set up one particular of these new CPUs.Receiving this CPU to 3.two GHz on an older P965 board ought to be painless with decent cooling and RAM. I'm tempted to go a bit greater, but for now I'm fairly pleased with the performance. Save some money and preserve working with that old P965 motherboard if it supports the newer 45nm CPUs.

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Fired correct up. No problems. Runs cool. I is far better than any games I personal. I utilized hyper x kingston memory 800. Turns out that is the only factor hold my windows practical experience from rating a pure five.9

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I want to address the reviewers who are stating that this won't compete with an I() processor. This is a processor that only utilizes a 775 socket. I'm sorry, if I had a mobo that could utilize a I() processor then I would have not bought this processor. Apples and Oranges!An additional problem. All modern Intel processors will throttle down when temperatures exceed their threshold. So this discussion about stock coolers vs other vendor possibilities is ridiculous. I reside in Phoenix AZ and my pc is in a space that faces the west. The room temperature, in the summer, can quickly reach 85 degrees (even with air conditioning) and my temps are always around 54 52 48 46 employing the stock cooler. Correct now they are: 38 40 36 40 with a room temperature of 74 degrees. Employing the stock cooler. If you're overclocking, please, disregard this comment.This processor is a workhorse. It handles anything you can throw at it. I built my system in June 2009 and it is still going sturdy. This is where I say a smarta** remark. Properly, all I can say is this is extremely serviceable processor and I have no regrets. If you have a mobo that can only use a 775 socket then I would highly advise getting this processor as an upgrade. It is also a incredibly inexpensive processor for a first time builder. You get a lot of bang for the buck.

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... after arriving DOA it was immediately approved for a RMA... i guess that is a pro It arrived DOA =-(

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Inexpensive core 2 quad. Functions extremely properly for what I need to have it for. Overclocks properly I would say 3.4 stable. If you refuse to move to a new socket this CPU isn't negative it isn't great but for the cost I can make it final till Sandy Bridge or Bulldozer CPUs come out. I gave it 5 eggs since it does exactly what I knew it would three.4GHz from stock two.66 is much more than I require as a college student to run any and all applications I want. Not an i5 or i7. It's old Tech and not going to retain up with a lot of modern day Computer's. I bought this CPU to discover to overclock and for the price it worked out very properly. It's not a amazing more than clocker but for mastering sakes it's not undesirable either.

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none as of now, in no way got to use its doa its doa

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Excellent processor. 2.66 is good adequate for most absolutely everyone, i'm going to overclock ultimately. I can easily play Portal/Sims 3 and watch a film or Tv show on my second monitor. The stock cooler SUCKS. INTEL if you are listening, PLEASE PLEASE change this design, everyone hates it. The push pins defiantly make it really feel like i'm going to break my board in half, and considering that I was never able to mount it solidly sufficient to the CPU my temp monitor was going haywire. It would tell me that my system temp was 115C after only moments of a complete load. I went to Ideal Purchase (which was quite difficult to do, I hate that location) and bought literally the least expensive cooler I could locate. It uses screws to you have to take the board out, but in the end I nonetheless prefer to do that than use push pins. Now my processor runs so cool, it never ever goes above 50C. Muy attractive! Do your self a favor and obtain a 3rd party cooler to replace it instantly.

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Much faster than my earlier cpu. Not too bad of a price tag. None. It does what it's meant to do and is operating stable.

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Works excellent in Gigabyte motherboard. . Runs cool. Cant appear to overwork this CPU. You won't be sorry There is none. Unless you conceder to considerably CPU a con.

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Very overclockable, got it running @ 3.46ghz with no any concerns, i did bump up the vcore abit so it wouldn't starve Ƒ.32v) as it did the overclock at stock vcore and my mobo has a nasty vdroop.Presently idling @ 40c. None so far, haven't noticed the smaller L2 cache at all. Win 7 64Q8400 @ 3.46ghz 񢅄mhz buss)EP35-DS3L (latest bios F6)GTX 275four gig Ram ƑɅ)

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I am a Intel Hater and buy them due to the fact nicely you can get them as a complete incredibly low cost, AMD boards can get high priced for what you get. So anyway I am pleased with this. wish I had my E7400 still although but then the BFG GTX275 newegg.com ripped me of on effectively yeah I got played on that. to put it short, Newegg.com Offerred me a Gigabyte GTX285 to replace a defective BFG GTX275 and then sold my Gigabyte GTX285 to a client and then sent me a GTX465 un authorized. i lost about 15% overall performance due to the fact new egg. I could have fix my GTX275 for 10 bux, and told Newegg I had a Cuda SLI config, and well they Ripped me off. That is why I have this CPU your reading about. It was a Acquire as much as i could to get similar overall performance to my Cuda SLI config. I didn't get the overall performance to match I nonetheless a tad under exactly where I was. But the CPU is very good if you like Intel get this, but if your Taking into consideration the iCore, acquire this or quicker Quad instead. You will be glade you did. I am a bit impressed with this Q8400, which says a lot because I seriously hate Intel with a couple of exceptions

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Cost; very uncomplicated, price powerful upgrade for a 2 year old MB. Didn't have to alter anything but the Processor. I can use the C2D I replaced to upgrade my HTPC. A lot rapidly sufficient but altering only 1 item in setup immediately bumps it up to 3.2ghz, although at a ten degree enhance in heat. (from 38c to 48c) A winner. For the cost, none. I wish Newegg would pass along some shipping discounts to us right here in Hawaii, even if it's just providing option means (i.e. USPS). I would buy everything here if the minimum shipping charges weren't over ฤ. Nonetheless, when I want a hard to uncover item or have to make a volume obtain, this is exactly where I go.

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I bought this paired with Gigabyte GA-G41M-ES2L MB. I also own an AMD Phenom 9950 (quad core two.66 GHz) and this is notably quicker for demanding applications. Benchmarking puts it near the i5 750 for about โ much less (unless you are wanting some of the i5 distinct capabilities). This develop is for my parents so I didn't overclock, but I am positive that it would have been a breeze. On a stock clooler in a case devoid of good airflow idle temps had been just about 30 C. Paired with a far better case (airflow wise) and aftermarket cooler, I am confident that this factor could simply clock past the three GHz mark. For ~ฤ far more you can get a Phenom II 965 that would surely outperform this along with several of the other similarly priced Intel processors. If I were developing myself a gaming rig on a related budge this is the route I could have taken.

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Well lets just say that this issue runs Crisis at complete settings utilizing only half of the processor. This issue will do something you want it to and it will do it in about .02 seconds. It will handle something you throw at it. Also is fairly cool for a quad core. Good cost for what you get. The stock fan that comes with it would be very good if you just lightly used the processor. I even so had to get an aftermarket 1 to preserve it cool although gaming. If you want a quick processor and you are searching for a pretty inexpensive one, then this is the one particular for you. Ought to be in a position to deal with something you do. Once you get a quad, you will never ever want something much less.

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Cost & performance! Effortlessly overclockable with stock heatsink/fan. Low temps. Newegg's quick shipping -as often. None. Wasn't prepared for the i core jump and felt nostalgia towards my Foxconn BlackOps mb. This Quad replaced a Dual Core 7400 and it overclocked to 3.3mhz, stays cool. The efficiency is quite noticeable. Win7 Media Center encoding/DVD burning time is cut in half, & gaming is real treat. Can't appear to throw adequate at this issue. ;-)

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good cpu doubled the speed of its predecessor none new egg was rapidly and trustworthy as constantly.... thanks NE

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Extremely Good CPU, Handles Most Of The Loads I Put On It With Ease. I Am A Pc Gamer And It Functions Fantastic For Most All Games. Windows Index Only Rates It .3 Greater Then My Old Processor Which Was Intel Core Duo

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Rapidly even with the smaller L2. none

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Lots of efficiency, runs very cool.Is also a decent overclocker -- I have mine stable at three.8 GHz with minor Vcore raise and a good air cooler, temps in the lower 50s on full load. Could most likely go higher, but it's a lot rapidly currently and I'm too lazy for in-depth tweaking. :) None that I can see. You can get additional cache, but will have to pay far more as nicely. The small efficiency boost was not worth it to me. Superior value for the money. I think about quad cores far more future-proof than their dual siblings.