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Intel Pentium D 915 - Pentium D Presler Dual-Core 2.8 GHz LGA 775 Processor - BX80553915
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- 800 MHz FSB
- 65nm Presler
- 2 x 2MB L2 Cache
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Today's demanding personal computing world requires more than just processor speed. You need the power of the Pentium D 915, offering the simultaneous operations found only in a dual core processor. This nimble chip features two processor cores each running at 2.8GHz with an integrated 2MB L2 cache. Intel's manufacturing process reduces power consumption and improves thermal performance permitting faster processor speeds without heat-induced failures. Users today want the most productivity and enjoyment from their PCs when running multiple applications at the same time. The Intel dual core processor gives you the resources to support both multitasking and multiusers. Drive your system to new levels with this high performance chip that gives you two processors in one!
Dual-Core Processing with 2x2MB L2 CacheIntel dual-core Pentium 915 processors have two complete processor cores in one physical package running at the same frequency. The cores share the same interface with chipset and memory, but each core has its own set of registers and cache for truly parallel computing. Each processor core has its own 2MB L2 Cache (4MB total) enabling improved overall system performance by allowing each core to have faster access to larger amounts of the most often used area.
Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T)Intel EM64T provides an enhancement to Intel 32-bit architecture by enabling the desktop processor platform to access larger amounts of memory. With appropriate 64-bit supporting hardware and software, platforms based on an Intel processor supporting Intel EM64T can enable use of extended virtual and physical memory.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)EIST allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and average heat production. Combined with existing power saving features, EIST may provide an excellent balance between providing power when you need it and conserving power when you don't.
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)Intel's Execute Disable Bit function can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.
Dual-Core Processing with 2x2MB L2 CacheIntel dual-core Pentium 915 processors have two complete processor cores in one physical package running at the same frequency. The cores share the same interface with chipset and memory, but each core has its own set of registers and cache for truly parallel computing. Each processor core has its own 2MB L2 Cache (4MB total) enabling improved overall system performance by allowing each core to have faster access to larger amounts of the most often used area.
Intel Extended Memory 64 Technology (Intel EM64T)Intel EM64T provides an enhancement to Intel 32-bit architecture by enabling the desktop processor platform to access larger amounts of memory. With appropriate 64-bit supporting hardware and software, platforms based on an Intel processor supporting Intel EM64T can enable use of extended virtual and physical memory.
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST)EIST allows the system to dynamically adjust processor voltage and core frequency to decrease average power consumption and average heat production. Combined with existing power saving features, EIST may provide an excellent balance between providing power when you need it and conserving power when you don't.
Execute Disable Bit (EDB)Intel's Execute Disable Bit function can prevent certain classes of malicious "buffer overflow" attacks when combined with a supporting operating system. Execute Disable Bit allows the processor to classify areas in memory where application code can execute and where it cannot. When a malicious worm attempts to insert code in the buffer, the processor disables code execution, preventing damage or worm propagation.Warranty & Returns
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Pros: This CPU is exactly what the Pentium D was supposed to be. Unlike the 805, it isn't crippled, and the cache size is just mind boggling (especially to a person coming from a 3500+ w/512 KB).The benefits of this processor are apparent in what I do (over the 3500+) sure I game, but I also like to be running other things in the background. One thing I like about running this in Windows XP is the ability to set affinity-For those of you who don't know how to do this I will explain. Setting the affinity allows me to have all my background tasks running (antivirus programs etc.) while playing single threaded games at full speed. For those of you who do not know how to do this, I will say that the CPU load balances on its own, and setting affinity can can screw up programs.Press Ctrl+Alt+Del to summon task manager,click the processes tab, right click on the process you wish to set, click set affinity.There will be a big box w/ core 1 & 2 checked, uncheck the box you wish to free of the task
Cons: Price cuts of the conroe, and a pentium D based on the core architecture are coming soon. If you want more performance (By quite a big margin) wait for the price cuts (April 27th 2007) if you are like me, and have no patience, get this CPU. THe reason I recommend this over the AM2 CPUs is the upgradeability, most motherboards that support this CPU support Conroes. Be forewarned, Intel does plan to drop LGA775 for their next architecture, K8L can be run on AM2 (note, you need DDR2 to run AM2, and the mobos that support AGP on AM2 are mini ATX). I couldn't afford both DDR2 and a new pci-express gfx card, so I went presler.
Overall Review: Again, weigh your options, I was perfectly happy with this CPU only because I knew that this was the smartest choice at the time. Do your homework, look up the CPU charts on toms hardware. Especially look at what mobo options you have. If you didn't prepare for DDR2 or PCI-Express (like Me) look for a Mobo which has what you need (in my case the ASrock quad VSTA). Newegg's search featurehelps a lot.