Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300

The Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 brings 4 cores and 8 threads. Clocks span 2.5GHz base to 2.5GHz boost. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 95W TDP — about 23.8W per core. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip.

Its $130.98 price tag places it squarely in budget territory. 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. Every published spec is tabulated below, and compatibility against your current part list is checked automatically.