Intel Core i3-530 2.93GHz LGA 1156 73W Dual-Core Desktop Processor

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Works fast and the hyper threading is awesome. whole system is a lot faster and smoother. The price is great.

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Couple this cpu with a Corssair H50 liquid cpu cooler and you've got a SUPER BEAST!! (Literally) got this cpu clocked for all day use at 4.4Ghz with a voltage of 1.35v and an idle temp of 30c-33c and a load temp of 35c-45c Very Very Very nice chip my highest overclock was 4.7Ghz with a voltage of 1.43v and for only $130 this thing is CRAZY dual core cpu acting like a Qaud Core INTEL has Really Done It!!!!! : )

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Very very easy to install. Everything is in the intructions how to do if you don't know. the CPU fan was way easier to install compared my last one.

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Got this with the DH55TC mobo, and compared to my P4 3.0 GHz, this rocks. Everything is much faster, even my internet speeds! Next will be a new mobo so I can overclock this sucker and make it even better. Win 7 Ultimate 64, and all my games run fast and smooth. The XFX 5770 doesn't hurt, either.

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Used this processor to do a custom build to replace an ageing pentium 4. Runs great can handle everthing I have thrown at it so far which is pretty much just movies, web browsing and document editing. Doesn't quite have the speed of my i7 but at almost a third the price its a great deal. Only complaint is that the heat sink is really small so if you want to overclock it you will need a bigger one. Since I have no intent on overclocking this system not a problem.

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Fantastic processor! Running Windows 7 at amazing speeds. Also running next gen games (ME2) without as much as a single glitch. Best money I've spent in years for an upgrade. Highly recommended!

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sighguy your only getting 6.9 wow ,im getting 7.4 for the CPU rating with my q6700 at stock settings!something must be wrong with your setup or?.

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I was a bit apprehensive at purchasing a just-released processor, but my fears were quickly subdued. I have had this processor for almost a week now and it's zipping along with much greater speed than my old AMD Athlon 64. Windows 7 rates this chip at a 6.9 out of 7.9 possible on the Windows Experience Index rating. I have not used the integrated video processor as I'm using a 1GB PCIe card. Highly recommend for the price range! Look for it in a PC kit for a bit of savings.