Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 Processor BX80580Q8200
Overclockers, gamers, and anyone who just wants the latest, fastest anything, look no further. With four powerful execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor cuts through processor-intensive
tasks in demanding multi-tasking environments like a hot knife on butter. This stunning performer makes the most of highly threaded
applications for computing in a fast-paced world such as our own. Whether you're creating multimedia, eradicating your gaming enemies,
or running compute-intensive applications at one time, new quad-core processing
will change the way you do everything. Pioneer the new world of quad-core and
unleash the power of multi-threading with this astounding Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 Processor.
Top-Notch Is An Understatement For This
Introducing the latest additions to the Core 2 Quad family built using Intel's
45nm technology and hafnium-infused circuitry. These new processors deliver
amazing performance and power efficiency. Whether it's encoding, rendering,
editing, or streaming, make the most of your professional-grade multimedia applications
with a PC powered by the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor. With four processing
cores and 4MB of shared L2 cache and up to 1333 MHz Front Side Bus, more
intensive entertainment and more multitasking can bring a multimedia powerhouse
to your home.
Specifications
Manufacturer:
Intel
CPU Type:
Desktop
Processor Interface:
Socket 775
Processor Class:
Core 2 Quad
Processor Speed:
Q8200 / 2.33GHz
Cores:
Quad
L2 Cache:
4MB
Bus Speed:
1333MHz
Fan:
Included
Wattage:
95W
Additional Technologies:
Intel® EM64T
Enhanced Intel Speedstep
Execute Disable Bit
Intel® Thermal Monitor 2
Unlocked Multiplier:
No
Instruction Set:
SSE
SSE2
SSE3
SSE4.1
Detailed Features
Features
Quad-Core Processor
Provides four complete execution cores in a single processor with 4MB of L2 cache and 1333 MHz Front Side Bus. Four dedicated, physical
threads help operating systems and applications deliver additional performance,
so end users can experience better multi-tasking and multi-threaded performance
across many types of applications and work loads.
Intel® Wide Dynamic Execution
Improves execution speed and efficiency, delivering more instructions per
clock cycle. Each of the four cores can complete up to four full instructions
simultaneously.
Intel® Smart Memory Access
Optimizes the use of the data bandwidth from the memory subsystem to accelerate
out-of-order execution. A newly designed prediction mechanism reduces the
time in-flight instructions have to wait for data. New pre-fetch algorithms
move data from system memory into fast L2 cache in advance of execution. These
functions keep the pipeline full, improving instruction throughput and performance.
45nm versions further improve this feature, with more efficient methods of
loading and storing data in main memory.
Intel® Advanced Smart Cache
Provides shared level 2 cache across each pair of cores that can be dynamically
allocated to each processor core, within the pair, based on workload. This
efficient implementation increases the probability that each core within the
pair can access data from fast L2 cache, significantly reducing latency to
frequently used data and improving performance.
Intel® Advanced Digital Media Boost
Accelerates the execution of Streaming SIMD Extension (SSE) instructions to
significantly improve the performance on a broad range of applications, including
video, audio, and image processing, and multimedia, encryption, financial,
engineering, and scientific applications. The 128-bit SSE instructions are
now issued at a throughput rate of one per clock cycle effectively doubling
their speed of execution on a per clock basis over previous generation processors.
45nm versions include a new Super Shuffle Engine, which improves existing
SSE instructions while enabling significant gains on the latest SSE4 instruction
set. SSE4-optimized applications, such as video editing and encoding in high-definition
resolution, will see additional performance improvements.
Digital Thermal Sensor (DTS)
Provides for more efficient processor and platform thermal control improving
system acoustics. The DTS continuously measures the temperature at each processing
core. The ability to continuously measure and detect variations in processor
temperature enables system fans to spin only as fast as needed to cool the
system. The combination of these technologies can result in significantly
lower noise emissions from the PC.
Customer Reviews and Rating
Customer Rating:
4.8
Customer Reviews:
55
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Value
4.8
Features
4.7
Quality
4.9
Performance
4.8
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Great Performance and Low Price
Reviewer:
KBRIANC405 on
Jan 18, 2010 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
I hesitated at first when I got this processor. I didnt think it would be that big of a stepup from my previous processor. I was suprised in how it ran once I installed it and it actually did more than what I expected. the lact of VT was not a big deal for me, but if you dont want to spend alot and have a good processor, you should go with this one.
Sweet
Reviewer:
Some Guy on
Dec 19, 2009 Customer Rating:
5.0
Value
5.0
Features
5.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
The fan was a pain in the butt to install but other then that this cpu is fantastic!!!!!
Good product
Reviewer:
CodeMan on
Dec 14, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
4.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
Installation was a pain, but past that, works great with MSI X48C Platinum Motherboard combo deal. Really brings out the performance of my crossfire cards. Good buy!
Great processor at a great price
Reviewer:
omnichad on
Dec 11, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.8
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
5.0
If you want an easy setup, you'll hate putting in the fan. It fits in so tight that it left my motherboard warped, from the pressure at the four posts.
Best bang for the buck
Reviewer:
Blue Lazer on
Dec 10, 2009 Customer Rating:
4.5
Value
5.0
Features
4.0
Quality
5.0
Performance
4.0
I bought this processor about a year ago, and to this day it has performed admirably. It's still one of the most affordable quad-core CPU's with a 1333MHz FSB. Heat has never been a problem, as it runs at about 30C idle and about 45C-50C under stress (using a non-stock air-cooled CPU fan). While running games such as Borderlands, Far Cry 2 and Bioshock, there may be slight lag during loading screens, but nothing serious. Everyday tasks are a breeze. Now that Intel's i-series has come out, this processor may end up being outdated fairly quickly, but for now it provides a super-solid performance for a great price. Excellent for building a gaming PC on a budget.
Heat Sinks - Many Shapes & Sizes!
A heat sink (or heatsink) is an object that absorbs and dissipates heat from
another object using thermal contact (either direct or radiant). Heat sinks
are used in a wide range of applications wherever efficient heat dissipation
is required; including for CPUs, Memory, Video Cards, and more.
Heat Sink Shapes Change!
Many products come with a Heat Sink, and some with a combination Heat Sink
and Fan. Keep in mind though, that manufacturers are constantly
improving the design of their cooling components, thus the shape and design
of the heat sink or heat sink & fan can change on any product at any time.
PLEASE NOTE:
Cooling Components Can Change At Any Time, And Do Not
Affect The Performance Or Specifications Of The Product.
How Do Heat Sinks Work?
Heat sinks function by transferring high temperature thermal energy (heat)
from one object (such as a CPU chip) to a second object (such as the Heat
Sink), which has a lower temperature, with a much greater heat capacity.
This rapid transfer of heat quickly balances the temperature of both
devices, lowering the temperature of the first. This is what makes a
heat sink a cooling device. Since room temperature is usually cooler than
the hot device, the Heat Sink helps cool the device, lowering its temp to
closer to room temperature.
The most common design of a heat sink is a metal device with many fins or
vanes. The high thermal conductivity of the metal combined with the large
surface area of the fins does the work to rapidly transfer heat to the
surrounding, cooler, air. This cools the heat sink and whatever it is in
contact with. Some Heat Sinks use the metal alone for cooling, some
use fluids (just like you car radiator) and a thermal interface material
(such as thermal gel) to ensure maximum heat transfer to the heat sink.
Adding a fan dramatically improves air flow, and improves the heat transfer
even more.
Remember The
Thermal Paste!
Remember that when you are adding a Heat Sink, you MUST USE
thermally conductive Gel or Paste, to form a good thermal contact between
the Heat Sink and the Device. Failing to use this will result in
reduced cooling, and possible failure and damage to the device!
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36 months parts;
36 months labor
Mfg Part No:
BX80580Q8200 UPC No:
735858203852 Box Size:
( Length:
7, Width:
5, Depth:
4 )
Shipping Weight:
.4000 pound(s)
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