Intel Core i3-4130T

The Intel Core i3-4130T packs 2 cores and 4 threads. 4MB of L3 cache helps in cache-sensitive games and workloads. It drops into the LGA1150 socket with a 35W TDP — about 17.5W per core. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 4400 graphics let it run headless-GPU builds and troubleshooting. Clocks run from 2.9GHz base to 2.9GHz boost.

Confirm motherboard socket compatibility before anything else, then size the cooler to the TDP. At $12.99 it sits in the budget processor bracket. 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.