Reviews for Intel Pentium D 840 - 3.20GHz Processor

Smithfield ok

Strengths: Has high core clock speed. Compatible with many motherboards. Runs ddr2

Weakness: Runs fairly hot. Heatsink pretty heavy so use beefed up mounting instead of oem supplied for confident heatsink operations.

Because of the high temps reported I was a little reluctant at first to try a smithfield over a presler.
I also have dual processor amd chips I run but the 840d has a very high core clock speed which works well for a program I wrote.
Dual core amds can best dual core intels except in core clock speed and price.
By price and clock speed it gives the most performance for the lowest dollar amount....its a good deal.

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Great CPU

Strengths: Extremly fast, easy to install, Clock speed for a dual core

Weakness: runs a little hot

Recently replaced my old pentium 4 for this baby and the diference is amzing. I am currently using multiple video softwares and it does not even blink. If you are going to be using this alot I recommend a case with extra fans to keep the temp down as well as an aftermarket heatsink.

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Great Processor

Strengths: speed and dual core

Weakness: Runs a little hot but got rid of the Intel cooler and added a Zalman 9500. Keeps the temps in a good range.

Don't do all that much gaming but my grandson does and he loves it. Use a e-geforce 6800 card for his games. I like the dual core feature which allows me to run multiple programs. It's good and now that the price has dropped it's a excellent value

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