Intel Pentium E2180

The Intel Pentium E2180 brings 2 cores and 4 threads. It drops into the LGA775 socket with a 65W TDP — about 32.5W per core. Clocks run from 2GHz base to 2GHz boost. Board socket comes first when pairing parts — after that, make sure your cooler's rating covers the chip.

Expect to pay around $20.00, which lands it among budget options. PlanMyPC's builder flags compatibility problems automatically and tracks the latest processor deals from multiple stores. 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.