Advantages: Very fast, amazing value, easy to install
Disadvantages: Run hot, loud fan when trying to keep it cool

Locked away in my study, on a dark and cold winter’s day, I whimper at each email, SMS and IM message I receive. My computer monitor is my only source of light; fear my only companion. I was afraid of rejection and ridicule from my friends for I have comm ... Read review

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ah your tech reviews are brilliant! by spiritwood

excellent review by siberian-queen

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Advantages: Bang For It's Buck, Fast-Responsive, High Cores + Threads, High Clock Speed
Disadvantages: In-buit HD Graphics 2000, No Overclocking

OVERVIEW - The i3 2120 is one of the BEST processors when it comes to a low range budget gaming computer (450-650). It features a quite powerful dual-core 3.3 GHz factory clock speed but is NOT unlocked, making it unreliable for over clocking. This proce ... Read review

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As this is a UK site, you need to get the currency right. by dynamicnurse

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A speedy, cool-running, efficient CPU. Highly recommended.
by Coolchris330

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Advantages: Has integrated graphics, good performance for its budget
Disadvantages: no hyperthreading

...graphics. Its dedicated graphics is Intel HD Graphics.Although it is not for graphics intense works, it can ... Read review

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Welcome to Ciao. This is a good first review, since what you say is helpful, but if you look around you'll find that the reviews with top ratings tend to be much more detailed. Also, be sure to proofread - too many errors (like "Students can have this instead than getting lower processors") can make your review hard to read! by a-true-ben

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Advantages: Fairly priced in comparison to similar products, Reliable AMD quality assured!
Disadvantages: None as of yet

AMD Athlon II X3 440 / 3 GHz After spending the last several years assembling new build PC's I would like to share my experience with AMD Athlon processors, there are several processors available on the market today and like all technology there will a ... Read review

Advantages: Speed, power
Disadvantages: Price

The speed and power of Intel's i7 processor is great. After changing my old pentium4 to this monster i don't even know why i did overclock and make my own water cooling system to my old computer. I should have bought this processor immediately. Very easy ... Read review

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fast, responsive, costly
by warrenjackson

Intel Core i7 2600k - The Price For Performance
by oII_PRESTON_IIo

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Advantages: Cheap, consumes very less power
Disadvantages: slow, cannot be overclocked

...time the second generation of Intel core i5 processors were not available. The configuration of my pc: Core i5 650, base frequency 3.2 GhzDh55pj mainboard2 Gb DDR-3 RAM (TEAM)5 ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, better than some i7s, can over clock, will last a few years before update
Disadvantages: Quite expensive, requires new hardware

...choose this i5 processor from Intel being a top mid range CPU. It's not too expensive and will suit most computer users looking to build or upgrade their PC. - Who's this CPU for? - Some ... Read review

Advantages: Speedy, runs cool, doesn't use very much power, cheap for the performance
Disadvantages: The integrated graphics aren't great for graphically intensive applications

Intel Core i3 2120 The 'Core i3 2120' is a computer CPU produced by Intel. It runs on the LGA1155 socket (otherwise known as the 'Sandy Bridge' socket), runs at 3.3GHz and is geared more towards the budget market than the high-price market. Ease of In ... Read review

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Brilliant review :) x by Dalbx

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Best Budget GAMING Processor - i3 2120
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Advantages: super fast 8 core processor
Disadvantages: it can be rather expensive

The AMD FX-8150 Black edition is an 8 core processor that will blow you away, I was given this to test and unfortunately give back but for the time that I did have it my computer was unstoppable. Let me get into a bit more technical detail, this is an 8 ... Read review

Advantages: Fast, powerful and good value
Disadvantages: Don't expect too much, it still has limitiations for video editing and other CPU-heavy application

I've gradually upgraded my PC as I've pushed my system with video editing. I regularly edit several large sections of HD video at once and need a CPU to be able handle that. Ideally, I should be using an even more powerful processor, but I'm on a budget ... Read review

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Take a look on Ebay to save money. You can but a CPU like this for around £50-£60. You'll then be able to sell your current CPU to get some money back once you replace it! by eddyfenton

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monster but not enough
by aeroflix

intel core 2 dual,,,
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Awesome!
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Advantages: Cheap, extremely fast
Disadvantages: The performance of this processor is weak on low resolution games

...i7 processor!! Configuration of my desktop Processor: AMD bulldozer-FX8150 ($245) Ram ... Read review