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- Brand Name: Intel
- Model: BX80623I32100
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- Processor Model Number: i3-2100
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Intel Core i3 Processor i3-2100 3.1GHz 3MB LGA1155 CPU
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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By B. Sharath
Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a dual core processor clocked at 3.1GHz, Bought this for a HTPC build, was combined with 4GB of DDR3, a Biostar H61MH motherboard, 1TB HDD and an IOGear wireless keyboard. The computer is really fast and works great as a HTPC, its plugged into our 42" LCD using the HDMI port at 1080p. The video looks great even though the motherboard doesn't have a dedicated video card/chip. I've even played movies on XBMC while ripping a video at the same time, without any problems. All our videos (mkv and avi) look great, so does Hulu desktop. I haven't run any benchmarks but I do know that it rips videos about 50% faster than my Core2Duo Macbook pro.
The processor was well packaged and easy to install. With only a 65W power consumption, it seems to run cool all of the time, only heard the fan speed up while installing the OS. The fan that came with the processor seems more than enough and quiet, though I did use Artic Silver 5 thermal compound with my build. The other thing I really like is how you don't need an additional graphics card, keeps the cost lower and also reduces power consumption indirectly. Note: this can't be over-clocked.
All in all, a great CPU, highly recommended. Will probably install Ubuntu 11.04 soon, will update the review then, especially if there are any problems.
The processor was well packaged and easy to install. With only a 65W power consumption, it seems to run cool all of the time, only heard the fan speed up while installing the OS. The fan that came with the processor seems more than enough and quiet, though I did use Artic Silver 5 thermal compound with my build. The other thing I really like is how you don't need an additional graphics card, keeps the cost lower and also reduces power consumption indirectly. Note: this can't be over-clocked.
All in all, a great CPU, highly recommended. Will probably install Ubuntu 11.04 soon, will update the review then, especially if there are any problems.
25 of 28 people found the following review helpful
By yuckypants
Amazon Verified Purchase
There is so much hype surrounding the i5-2500k that most other chips get overlooked. This is one of those gems.
For starters, this is a FAST processor. 3.1GHz w/a 3MB L3 cache. That is QUICK. Plus, it is a dual core (most programs & games cannot even use quad core, so why bother?) and it has hyper-threading, so it actually seems that it's quad core. It's built on a 32nm technology which makes it one of the most power efficient processors available. On top of all this, it runs SO unbelievably cool, that I still have a hard time believing the temperatures in my case.
It has some graphics stuff inside of it that I still don't fully understand, but I guess that is awesome.
Cons: It does not have the ability to be overclocked. If you want to overclock, the i5-2500k is for you. If you want a very nice system, with a cool-running, inexpensive chip, then GET THIS. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Final thoughts: I think that this latest build is the best computer that I've ever owned. I am so thoroughly impressed with every aspect, including Amazon's incredibly fast shipping and packaging.
For starters, this is a FAST processor. 3.1GHz w/a 3MB L3 cache. That is QUICK. Plus, it is a dual core (most programs & games cannot even use quad core, so why bother?) and it has hyper-threading, so it actually seems that it's quad core. It's built on a 32nm technology which makes it one of the most power efficient processors available. On top of all this, it runs SO unbelievably cool, that I still have a hard time believing the temperatures in my case.
It has some graphics stuff inside of it that I still don't fully understand, but I guess that is awesome.
Cons: It does not have the ability to be overclocked. If you want to overclock, the i5-2500k is for you. If you want a very nice system, with a cool-running, inexpensive chip, then GET THIS. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED.
Final thoughts: I think that this latest build is the best computer that I've ever owned. I am so thoroughly impressed with every aspect, including Amazon's incredibly fast shipping and packaging.
22 of 25 people found the following review helpful
By jakthebomb
I built a SandyBridge gaming rig last month. I chose the Core i3-2100 as a cheap option to see if it would be great for games such as (StarCraft 2, Crysis, Crysis 2, Burnout Paradise, Left 4 Dead 2.) I am very impressed at the performance level this processor offers. First the Benchmark. I used Passmark Performance Test 7. The score was 4,472. Compare that to my Core i5 based MacBook Pro which was 2,367. So far I have yet to push the limits of this processor. I would Highly Recommend this processor over any AMD for low budget gaming.
The Specs of my gaming rig
Intel Core i3-2100
8GB of DDR3-1600Mhz RAM
Asus P8P67 Deluxe
Geforce GTX 460 SE (which is an underrated card)
2TB WD HDD
Samsung Blu-Ray Drive (Reads BD, Burns DVD/CD's)
jakthebomb
The Specs of my gaming rig
Intel Core i3-2100
8GB of DDR3-1600Mhz RAM
Asus P8P67 Deluxe
Geforce GTX 460 SE (which is an underrated card)
2TB WD HDD
Samsung Blu-Ray Drive (Reads BD, Burns DVD/CD's)
jakthebomb
Most Recent Customer Reviews
4.0 out of 5 stars
Runs Fast with low power for a Mini Itx system
Pros:
Fast 3.10Ghz processor, 4 virtual cores, Intel HD Graphics, 65Watt power
Cons:
Could be lower power, runs a little hot on the backside, Included CPU... Read more
Fast 3.10Ghz processor, 4 virtual cores, Intel HD Graphics, 65Watt power
Cons:
Could be lower power, runs a little hot on the backside, Included CPU... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Mark Chan
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great CPU for my HTPC
I am using this as both my CPU & GPU. Mostly HD video with some light gaming, but nothing graphics intensive. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Trey D.
5.0 out of 5 stars
This is what I expected
The speed is more than great for my Windows 7 and is there no application that don't work well and fast with this processor.
Published 4 months ago by Larry_quintero
5.0 out of 5 stars
OK
EL PRODUCTO LLEGO OK, TAL Y COMO LO OFRECIERON ESTOY TOTALMENTE SATISFECHO CON EL MISMO.
RECOMIENDO AL VENDEDOR ES BASTANTE RESPONSABLE
RECOMIENDO AL VENDEDOR ES BASTANTE RESPONSABLE
Published 4 months ago by David Heli Parrado Clavijo
4.0 out of 5 stars
Nice...but Bring Your Own Fan
After ending up somewhere in between the sweetspot of $99 I often see this advertised at and the mid 100s at the top, I figured that I'd snagged a good deal. Read more
Published 5 months ago by SuperCourier
5.0 out of 5 stars
Amazing budget CPU
I bought this for a recent budget build and it chews through games no problems while maintaining excellent temperatures. Great CPU for the budget builder.
Published 5 months ago by Healzu
5.0 out of 5 stars
works great
The CPU has been working great since the day I bought it. Running applications
are much faster than my previous CPU.
are much faster than my previous CPU.
Published 6 months ago by kaytee
4.0 out of 5 stars
Happy buyer
Item was as advertised, although the amount of thermal paste was less than what I expected. Works great, priced great. Would do business with again!
Published 6 months ago by Jon A.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Good Processor
Good Processor at a great price, 104 when i ordered, it was a great upgrade from my celeron processor. Highly recommended.
Published 7 months ago by Rolo
5.0 out of 5 stars
One Great Processor
Very surprising, I have an Intel I7 2600K and this processor, although not as fast is just as powerful.
It loads web pages fast and run Office 2010 just as the I7. Read more
It loads web pages fast and run Office 2010 just as the I7. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Eagle128
