Intel Celeron E1200

The Intel Celeron E1200 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 1.6GHz base to 1.6GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip.

At $98.95 it sits in the budget processor bracket. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. Support and warranty service run through Intel, with terms that vary by region. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.