Intel Core 2 Duo E6400

The Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 offers 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 2.13GHz base to 2.13GHz boost. Match the socket to your motherboard first; cooler TDP rating second.

Its $189.95 price tag places it squarely in mid-range territory. Drop it into the PlanMyPC builder to check compatibility with the rest of your parts and compare current processor prices across retailers. 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.