Intel Core 2 Duo E6320

The Intel Core 2 Duo E6320 packs 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 1.86GHz base to 1.86GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

Expect to pay around $129.95, which lands it among budget options. Use the PlanMyPC system builder to verify it works alongside your other components and to watch live retailer pricing. Intel backs the product through its standard warranty channels; check the listing for region-specific terms. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.