New Core2Duo with 45nm architecture....I said wow.

[Tauntaun]

http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3574211&Sku=CP1-DUO-E8400

  Processor Speed:     E8400 / 3.00GHz
   
     Processor Interface:     Socket 775
   
     Processor Class:     Core 2 Duo
   
     Processor Core:     Wolfdale
   
     Bus Speed:     1333MHz
   
     Additional Technologies:     Intel® EM64T
        Enhanced Intel Speedstep
        Dual-Core
        Enhanced Halt State
        Execute Disable Bit
        Intel® Virtualization
        Intel® Thermal Monitor 2
   
     Architecture:     45 nm
   
     Wattage:     65W
   
     Core Stepping:     C0
   
     Fan:     Included
   

All for $229

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[Mupepe]

holy shit!  mine!

[Tauntaun]

I need to get my taxes into my accountant to get DAT REFUND NICCA!

[Mupepe]

I'm not gettin shit back

[Tauntaun]

I'm not gettin shit back

   I give you e-snuggles. 

[Eric P]

forgive my ignorance.

i bought a dual core duo 2.2 recently

would this be compatible with my existing motherboard or would it vary by chip?

[Tauntaun]

forgive my ignorance.

i bought a dual core duo 2.2 recently

would this be compatible with my existing motherboard or would it vary by chip?

Should be as long as your motherboard supports all the features of this chip.

[Eric P]

forgive my ignorance.

i bought a dual core duo 2.2 recently

would this be compatible with my existing motherboard or would it vary by chip?

Should be as long as your motherboard supports all the features of this chip.

ok.  i'll check my mobo when i get home

because i like the 2.2 buuuuuuuuuut, you know?

[Eric P]

i've never overclocked and the thought of potentially destroying my machine is slightly offputting

i know it's not bad if you know what you're doing but i don't know what i'm doing

hardware isn't really my strong suite

[T234]

Looks at 2.4 P4

*cries*

[Tauntaun]

Looks at 2.4 P4

*cries*

Yeah I've got a 2.8 in my Dell at home, I need a new machine.  :'(

[Mupepe]

2.8 ghz core 2 duo

[lordmaji]

Yeah. The C2D are great for Overclocking. There is a bunch of shit on OC C2D if you google it. Plus like FA said, ppl on the forums should be able to help you out. I haven't OC'd mine yet either. Planning on it though. I've the C2D 6300. Which I've read people have OC'd to 3.5ghz/4ghz. Depending on your heatsink.

This new processor is amazing though.  FA told me to wait... I fucking hate waiting. :p

[Tauntaun]

Yeah. The C2D are great for Overclocking. There is a bunch of shit on OC C2D if you google it. Plus like FA said, ppl on the forums should be able to help you out. I haven't OC'd mine yet either. Planning on it though. I've the C2D 6300. Which I've read people have OC'd to 3.5ghz/4ghz. Depending on your heatsink.

This new processor is amazing though.  FA told me to wait... I fucking hate waiting. :p

Yeah, wait for more 45nm's to come out and drop more....OH MAN IT'S SO SIIIIIIIIICK!

[Tauntaun]

screw 45 nm - hold out for the 32 nm!
SANDY BRIDGE BIOTCHES!

WHAT?!?!?  When? 

[The Fake Shemp]

HOLD OUT FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SUCCEED UPCOMING TECHNOLOGY

[Rman]

I'm not gettin shit back

Same here.  I always select one withholding on my employment tax forms.  I'd rather get my money when I get paid and not next year.

[lordmaji]

HOLD OUT FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SUCCEED UPCOMING TECHNOLOGY

I know what you mean, but unless you're loaded or need to always be on the bleeding edge, I don't think it's a bad idea to skip processor generations before upgrading.  Moving from the older C2D to the latest wolfdales isn't that much of a performance boost to justify the cost for most people.  It would make much more sense to wait until Nehalem's release, which is poised to be the biggest processor evolution for Intel since the Pentium.

I can't wait until they start releasing more info on them.

[Tauntaun]

HOLD OUT FOR NEW TECHNOLOGY TO SUCCEED UPCOMING TECHNOLOGY

I know what you mean, but unless you're loaded or need to always be on the bleeding edge, I don't think it's a bad idea to skip processor generations before upgrading.  Moving from the older C2D to the latest wolfdales isn't that much of a performance boost to justify the cost for most people.  It would make much more sense to wait until Nehalem's release, which is poised to be the biggest processor evolution for Intel since the Pentium.

From Wiki:

Nehalem will be launched in both native quad core and native octo core.