Newegg has the Intel Pentium Dual-Core E6500 Wolfdale 2.93GHz 2MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor for $95 - coupon code EMCMLNX66 [Exp 10/31] $88 with free shipping.
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#1
Pdok - Posted 7:14 am PDT 10/31/09 (526 Posts)
Not that bad as an upgrade, has VT support, small cache isn't going to win any prizes. You're stuck in the 775 socket if this is a new build, though, which means DDR2 (at least I don't know of any 775 boards supporting DDR3?) Overall, no thanks.
I'd still opt for the AMD quad that's in this price range for new budget builds.
Edit: Yeah, there are a smattering of MBs using DDR3 after all.
I'd still opt for the AMD quad that's in this price range for new budget builds.
Edit: Yeah, there are a smattering of MBs using DDR3 after all.
#2
schmoe90 - Posted 12:45 pm PDT 10/31/09 (677 Posts)
It's a Pentium 
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#3
HeeHaw - Posted 8:44 pm PDT 10/31/09 (293 Posts)
When is intel going to drop the "Wolfdale" name and go with crappoladale?
#4
DeathBat - Posted 10:16 am PST 11/3/09 (493 Posts)
As soon as you stop licking balls hard.
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