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The Processor. Deciding what kind of processor our computer needs! Intel.com. Choosing an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor -Browsing newegg.com-. Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor Excellent...a little too excellent for us!.
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Deciding what kind of processor our computer needs!Intel.com
Choosing an Intel Core 2 Duo Processor-Browsing newegg.com- • Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 Wolfdale 3.0GHz 6MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor • Excellent...a little too excellent for us!
Do we really need this much power?Nope.Stepping it down a notch!…. and don’t forget to check the reviews. • Intel Core 2 Duo E7400 Wolfdale 2.8GHz 3MB L2 Cache LGA 775 65W Dual-Core Processor or as I like to call it “The right processor for the job!”
Finding a compatible motherboard… • Limiting results… • Intel Motherboards • Manufactured by Intel • CPU Socket Type: LGA 775 • North Bridge G33 Chip Two Results Intel BOXDG33BUC LGA 775 Intel G33 Micro ATX Intel Motherboard or…. Intel BOXDG33FBC LGA 775 Intel G33 ATX Intel Motherboard
Checkout the review at cnet.com for Intel BOXDG33FBC LGA 775 Intel G33 ATX Intel Motherboard… • Pros: GMA 3100 graphics chip, six USB slots, firewire, and four memory slots that expand up to 8 GB • Cons: None listed
Check the Specs! • Double checked compatibility with processor. • Made sure that all the needed ports, buses, etc. were included. • Read user reviews on newegg.com • Positive expert reviews balanced out negative user reviews.