Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8200 packs 4 cores and 8 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Clocks run from 2.33GHz base to 2.33GHz boost. Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP.

At $89.95 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. Warranty coverage follows Intel's standard policy — confirm regional terms on the listing. Scroll down for the complete spec table; the builder's compatibility checker will warn you about any conflicts with components you have already picked.