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The Intel Celeron G1820 processor is based on the new 22nm Haswell Microarchitecture for improved CPU performance. State-of-the-art power management innovations help keep power consumption in check. The virtualization technology enables better productivity and manageability. Advanced Intel integrated graphics enables discrete-level graphics performance. Extract more power from your Haswell core-based processor.
Haswell Microarchitecture on 22nm processThe new Microarchitecture (code name Haswell) has full integrated voltage regulator (FIVR) for simplified motherboard design. It delivers improved CPU performance and enhanced overclocking over its previous generation Microarchitecture.
Intel processor graphics with Dx11.1 & OPenCL 1.2Haswell core-based processors offer improved integrated graphics. The integrated graphics supports DirectX 11.1 for optimized graphics performance and OpenGL 3.2 & OpenCL 1.2 for enhanced general purpose computing in GPGPU supported applications. It also features digital display repartition, where digital display ports are wired directly to the CPU and analog displays are handled by a Random Access Memory Digital-to-Analog Converter (RAMDAC) located in the Platform Controller Hub (PCH). It supports up to three independent displays: HDMI, DVI, Display Port, VGA (via Lynx Point).
Intel Virtualization Technology (Intel VT)With Intel VT, one hardware platform functions as multiple "virtual" platforms. For business, Intel VT offers improved manageability, limiting downtime and maintaining worker productivity by isolating computing activities into separate partitions. In the home, Intel VT allows creating unique user environments for multiple family members using the same platform simultaneously.
Haswell power management innovationHaswell core-based processors offer advanced power management. It has 20x + improvement from prior generation and is automatic, continuous, fine-grained, transparent to well written SW.
Pros: Fast, cool, works great for the basics. Highly recommended for a grandparent, in-law, or budget build!
Cons: Included cooler is sufficient, but for a few bucks more I suggest replacing it with a cheap aftermarket cooler. It'll be easier to install and give you better cooling and noise levels for not much more money. The one I used is down below in "Other thoughts."
Overall Review: I put this in a cheap build for the mother-in-law who just wants the basics - internet browsing and very light office document viewing/editing. I was really impressed at how far Celerons have come since I last used one maybe 10 years ago. Heartily recommended! (with my aftermarket cooler) Idle temperature averaged 80.6 f (27c) 100% load temperature averaged 92.3 f (33.5 c). 100% load noise levels measured 22.8 dBA right next to the case Intel Celeron G1840 Processor BX80646G1840 Gigabyte LGA 1150 Intel H81 SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 Micro ATX DDR3 1600 Motherboards GA-H81M-DS2V Kingston ValueRAM 8GB Kit (2x4GB) 1333MHz DDR3 Non-ECC CL9 DIMM SR x8 Desktop Memory KVR13N9S8K2/8 Crucial BX100 250GB SATA 2.5 Inch Internal Solid State Drive - CT250BX100SSD1 ARCTIC Freezer i11 CPU Cooler for Intel, 150W Cooling Capacity, 3 Direct Touch Heatpipes, Vibration-Dampened Fan, 23dBA Noise EVGA 500W 80PLUS Certified ATX12V/EPS12V Power Supply 100-W1-0500-KR Antec NSK6580 Black/ Silver 0.8mm cold-rolled steel construction ATX Mid Tower Computer Case 430W Power Supply Windows 7 Professional x64