Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 3.0GHz Processor

Simply Awesome

Strengths: Dual Core 3.0GHz with 6MB L2 cache. Cheaper than E6850 with more L2 cache. Runs very cool. FSB is 1333MHz.

Weakness: None

I upgraded from a Pentium D 945 and found this CPU to run at least 10C-12C cooler. Idle temp was 32C. Under a heavy load (which wasn't stressing the computer out) it got to about 42C. The C2D architecture is definitely far more superior than the Pentium D series dual cores. I would highly recommend this CPU due to its price point and outstanding low temps and performance.

By thematrix64 - Feb 5, 2008

The new top dog dual core processor!

Strengths: Amazingly overclockable, 45nm design emits less heat

Weakness: none

This is one amazing processor. With the 45nm process that greatly reduces heat, the E8400 is an overclocking monster which doesn't break the bank. Every one of these E8400 processors can be overclocked to 4GHz with a minor bump in core voltage provided your motherboard can support bus speeds that high. I've taken my processor as high as 4365 MHz stable @ 1.55V, but am now running it at 4185 MHz @...
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This is one amazing processor. With the 45nm process that greatly reduces heat, the E8400 is an overclocking monster which doesn't break the bank. Every one of these E8400 processors can be overclocked to 4GHz with a minor bump in core voltage provided your motherboard can support bus speeds that high. I've taken my processor as high as 4365 MHz stable @ 1.55V, but am now running it at 4185 MHz @ 1.45V to keep the temperatures down.

By AntLee29 - Mar 4, 2008

Intel Core Duo E8400 Dual Processor

Strengths: Less Heat generated

Weakness: None yet

Unbelievable upgrade from my Core2 Duo 2.13 CPU. First, and MOST importantly, the heat generated from the E8400 is significantly less than any other Intel processor I have bought. One thing I immediately noticed is the Intel heatsink/fan is about 50% smaller than ones I purchased previously. I did some research and found that Intel uses the Celeron version of the heatsink and fan with the E8400....
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Unbelievable upgrade from my Core2 Duo 2.13 CPU. First, and MOST importantly, the heat generated from the E8400 is significantly less than any other Intel processor I have bought.

One thing I immediately noticed is the Intel heatsink/fan is about 50% smaller than ones I purchased previously. I did some research and found that Intel uses the Celeron version of the heatsink and fan with the E8400. Although I had ordered the Arctic Cooling Freezer 7 Pro to help cool this processor, I have discovered the Intel retail heatsink/fan does just as well (although not as quiet as the Artic Freezer).

Am I satisified with the E8400? YES!! Runs faster and cooler that my Core2 Duo 2.13. I paid $219 plus shipping and think I got a great dea!

By buckalewj - Feb 16, 2008

Great Processor for the price!

Strengths: 3.0ghz and can be overclocked to 4.0ghz, fast dual-core, cheap for what it does, new technology 45nm, runs pretty cool, great gaming and multi-tasking processor

Weakness: Might have temp problems on some boards until bios update, besides that this processor is a winner in my opinion

The e8400 was very hard to find when it just came out, and all the retailers/etailers raised their prices by $50+. I eventually got it for the cheapest price i have seen from a retail store. This processor gives you a slight advantage over the e6850 which i have on my other PC, so if you have a e6850, no need to upgrade yet. I had the e8400 on an ip35 pro which worked fine but the cpu temps were...
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The e8400 was very hard to find when it just came out, and all the retailers/etailers raised their prices by $50+. I eventually got it for the cheapest price i have seen from a retail store. This processor gives you a slight advantage over the e6850 which i have on my other PC, so if you have a e6850, no need to upgrade yet. I had the e8400 on an ip35 pro which worked fine but the cpu temps were off the charts, until bios update like someone previously stated. I think this is the best processor performace/price. If you find a good deal for it and if you need a new cpu, this is the way to go i think, quad-cores are not needed unless all you do is encode.

By Serj - Apr 18, 2008

Intel Core 2 Duo E8400

Strengths: Fast, reletively cheap, low heat etc..

Weakness: Not that is a weakness of the processor but not all motherboard design for it will take it without a bios update. May want to have an older 775 processor at hand.

This processor is amazing and I was really surprised that Intel decide to go with a mid-end price instead with an high end price though I guess that's what it take to get AMD user to switch :) One thing to be carefull about, not all motherboard that says they are 45u ready will accept this processor unless you update their bios first. To do that you will need to get a older processor first than n...
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This processor is amazing and I was really surprised that Intel decide to go with a mid-end price instead with an high end price though I guess that's what it take to get AMD user to switch :) One thing to be carefull about, not all motherboard that says they are 45u ready will accept this processor unless you update their bios first. To do that you will need to get a older processor first than n update your bios and change the processor to the new one, was worth the effort though.

By Dogofwars - Feb 20, 2008