Intel Core i5-2300 Processor 2.8 GHz 6 MB Cache Socket LGA1155
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- Specs: Quad-core 2.8GHz, 6M Cache, Intel HD Graphics 2000, 95 watt TDP, Dual-channel DDR3 memory support, socket LGA1155
- Quad-core processor delivers four-way multicore processing via parallelism resulting in more efficient use of processor resources
- Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology is an advanced means of enabling very high performance while also delivery power-conservation.
- 6 MB Intel Smart Cache is dynamically shared to each processor core, based on workload
- All Core i5 processors have Intel Turbo Boost Technology higher processing throughput-and improved performance
Intel Core i5 Processor i5-2300 2.8GHz 6MB LGA1155 CPU
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Intel Core i5-2300 Processor 2.8 GHz 6 MB Cache Socket LGA1155
List Price: $ 229.65
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Great CPU, especially for the money,
I am very happy with this processor and with the service from Amazon. One of the biggest selling points for me going through Amazon was the 100% refund 30 day return policy, which almost no online computer retailer can match. Also, the price was very similar to all other online retailers I considered, plus free shipping. So, free shipping, no restocking fee, and same price as everyone else.
The processor unit arrived in its factory packaging as shown in the main picture. It arrived with a factory aluminum/copper heatsink with a fan that is very quiet. This unit is quiet enough for my music production needs, so I don’t even need to buy special coolers to keep it quiet. The cooler actually has the thermal grease stuck on it already, so you don’t have to mess with any grease paste bottles.
The unit’s performance is excellent. I love seeing all four CPUs in the Task Manager performance graphs. I can play older games and MMO games without a video card. Playing videos in high def is no problem at all, even without a video card. I run Windows XP. I run a virtual PC sometimes too, and I don’t see any issues.
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Comes with heat sink!,
Great CPU. My one issue is with Amazon and the product description. It was not clear from the description that it came with a heatsink (maybe I should have known). Since it was not listed in the specs, I ordered one that I had to hassle with a return on…
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