CPUs > From 2.0 GHz to 2.5 GHz CPUs > 2.0 MB and more > 100 GBP to 199 GBP

Advantages: Intelligent Power Capability
Disadvantages: none

These new processors deliver amazing performance and power efficiency.With four execution cores, the Intel® Core™2 Quad processor blows through processor-intensive tasks in demanding multitasking environments and makes the most of highly threaded applications. Graphics Video works Just SUPER.Keep it cool, and you should be able to do some over clocking. I turned my ASUS auto overclocking off since I really dont need to over clock (& void the ... Read review

Advantages: power
Disadvantages: price

...cannot compair it to other intel core 2 duos because i havent tested them but i love this one i can compair it to the intel pentium 4 HT and performance doent even come close to this one i havent tried converting but i think it should be a good candidate as it has 4mb l2 cache tried it with halo 2 and performance was unbelievable for me anyway i though vista being power hungry as it is would have made it lag but it didnt at all ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, energy efficiant, cheap
Disadvantages: intel have announced 6 core cpus on the way

Excellent Processor, the usual simple to install and the stock fan does its job well. Very overclockable and can easily reach speeds of 3.0ghz without having to change the cooler. In my oppinion certainly worth picking up as great value for money also with the release and rapid take up of quad core cpus the price of these dual core processors is only going to carry on going lower, meaning if you dont have a need for 4 cores pumping out your office ...
...graphics work that need the extra cores, grab one of these. They will amaze you at the performance you will receive especially if upgrading from something a lot lower, i personally upgraded from a lowly AMD Athlon 2600 and was happier than a sandboy in a jam packed pub. ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, Quality and Easy install
Disadvantages: Price, Compatibility

...for the price it may seam expensive but good searching could lead to you finding one for just over £100, and with AMD on your side you'll beat Intel hands down. I hope you find this review helpfully and for any other help on the Phemon just message me. ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, runs quietly, doesnt overheat.
Disadvantages: None so far.

Intel are the leading company in world for selling processing units fors desktop and laptop computers. You can expect from them, to strive to produce newer and top of the range processors that are way above and beyond any other competitors products. This processor is another excellent example of their continual improvement in laptop technology. Customer service is excellent through intel and any questions and support you have about their products ...
...fobbing off with false answers through my correspondence with them. I am currently sat my laptop with this exact processor in, and I have not met a single problem with it. One can expect laptops to be slightly slower than desktop computers, but this processor makes the gap between the two appear very minimal. As a non-tech person myself, I have did some background research into core 2 duo processors before i purchased one as I wondered how long ... Read review