Intel Celeron 2.5 GHz processor

Advantages: effortless multi-tasking and high speeds.
Disadvantages: none that ive found in my time using it.

...i got this proceesor at the same time i upgraded my motherboard.The intel Celeron D processor is designed for the home desktop and for family use.it provides the value that offers capability and affordably to get onto the Internet,use educational programs, home-office software, and productivity applications. All of the Celeron D processors include an integrated L2 cache, and are built on Intel's advanced CMOS process technology. Features/Specifications: Main Specifications Intel Celeron D 347 / 3.06 GHz processor 64-bit Computing Compatible Processor Socket LGA775 Socket Clock Speed 3.06 GHz Bus Speed 533 MHz Manufacturing Process 65 nm Cache Memory L2 Advanced Transfer Cache - 512 KB Features Streaming SIMD extensions 3 Compatible Slots 1 x processor - LGA775 Socket Manufacturer Warranty 3 years... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: cheap to buy
Disadvantages: not upto the mark

...My Celeron D processor runs very well . yhou it was lsloe games like nfs undergrd 1,2 ,mostwanted ,age of empires 3 ,fifa 2007 ,gta san andreas , total overdose , warhammer 40000 dawn of war drak crusade & halo combat evolved worked smoothly without getting hanged ---------XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXx XXXXXXXXXXXXX I had even overclocked it fro 2.53 to 3.01 ghz and worked very well i had nce overclocked it to 3.48 ghz it worked good but after some time of game play it would suddenly get turned off , later i came to know that the reason of going off is that it was overheated . so from the i am usin it at 3.01 ghz and it wrks very well . its not bad to have a processor like this at a cheap price .... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average somewhat helpful

Advantages: Cheap, works well, does 64 bit proccesing.
Disadvantages: No frills, slow performance

...The celeron D is a pretty hard call. The rating it deserves depends on what you want it for. It does its job as a budget processor very well but if you are looking for a good performer this is no way the one for you. Lets look at the specs. procesor number- 326 archutecture- 90nm cache- 256kb L2 clock speed- 2.53ghz front side bus- 533mghz intel emt 64 bit- yes excecute disable bit- yes These arn't very large even if you just comapre them to a pentium 4. For its price however they are understandable. Performance- is reansonable with basic applications word ect and runs very well. Video encoding is slow in comparison to more expensive procesors. It does run the latest games but as you move up to high resolutions and turn up to high quality framerates plummet and games start to go slightly joggoly at time... Read review

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