Intel Chip 3.5 4 BX80646I54670

How many people actually use their machine to their full - very few I'd guess. Now, of course, if you're programming for NASA and trying to use it in space rockets or some such, I'm not going to say it will work flawlessly. But for day to day tasks, you'll have no issues. Multi-tasking - no problem. Playing games - no problem. Surfing, emailing, writing documents, etc - all no problem.You'll be able to play the best games on high or highest settings as it won't be the processor that restricts your play but rather your graphics card,Since I built my machine almost a year ago - I've not had any issue with the processor causing a blue screen of death or anything else. It runs effortlessly.Note that it does get hot and so an effective heatsink and paste is required - as is case cooling - to dissipate the heat. Although the stock cooler may work, I generally use an aftermarket one (in this instance I used a Zalman CNPS9500A LED) and, as I said, I've never any issues.If it does what it says - then that's all you can ask.

This cpu is about as low end as I typically build for a client, although there are several i3's that when overclocked actually perform better in some things. This is STABLE, quick and capable of multiple operations, plenty good enough for all but the highest tier games, and priced just right. Honestly competes very well head to head with the i5 4690K and lower end i7's for a better price/performance ratio. Runs cool with the factory cooler no matter how hard you push it. This cpu makes for a good all round quality build, and a smile when you're done.

The CPU appears to work well. However, according to the computer guy who installed it, the fan sent with it didn't match the CPU .Since the y were sent in an i7 box, I suspect the fan (which was unused) was a match for an i7 CPU. Fortunately, we didn'tneed it, so we were OK.

For many years i've been stuck in a never ending loop of AMD processors from the Athlon 3000+, to a Sempron SI-42, then to a Turion II M540. The last time i've owned an Intel based machine was back in 2000 with the Compaq presario 5000, which had a 600 MHz Celeron. Needless to say I've been long overdue for an upgrade, and boy have i found one. PerformanceTest gives The Turion II M540 a score of around 1400, but the Core i5 4670 reaches 8000. This is a decent jump in total processing power. It may not have the fancy hyper threading of the Core i7, and it may not have the unlocked multiplier of the 4670K, but it's been suiting my needs just fine. It can handle foreground multitasking quite well in all tests that i've thrown at it. This includes running a game, 1080p video, and YouTube vids all at the same time. I'd also like to point out that this processor also handles Fraps extremely well if you plan on building a budget gaming PC for doing Let's Plays on. Just remember to use a separate and dedicated hard drive for recording for the best frame rates.This is how it performs for PerformanceTest 8.0 64bit:overall score: 8092Integer Math: 9975Floating Point Math: 8905Prime Numbers: 35.7Extended Instructions (SSE): 28.4Compression: 9608Encryption: 1485Physics: 513Sorting: 6101Single Threaded: 2250Pros:-Fast!-4 cores-can support up to 32GB of RAM-dynamically clocks itself for optimal power efficiency-produces very little heat at idle-can turn off multiple cores in the BIOS for more power efficiency-turbo boosts itself to 3.8 GHz in a pinch-built in graphics are quite powerfulCons:-runs worryingly hot during full load-stock cooler is lack luster at best-have run into issues with the built in graphics' memory (64MB?)-only 6MB of cache-only supports up to dual channel memory, no quad channel :(-new 1150 socket requires a new motherboard (i think the 5 extra pins could have stayed...)-extremely limited overclocking options (this is not the "K" version)-the new case sticker is microscopic (slightly larger than my thumbnail...)-nagging feeling of being a cheapo because you didn't buy a Core i7 (maybe it's just me)-the creepy statue on the box has been giving me nightmares... He sees all with his cold, empty eyes 0_0

This CPU is awesome - it was on sale with an instant rebate and I got a surpise Steam Product Key for a new Game (Grid 2).Overall - very fast, no need to buy the more expensive K for overclocking due to its performance. The Haswell editions now control their on voltage on the CPU - essentially taking over yet more Northbridge controls.This CPU is the best bang of the buck in my opinion. I only give it 4 stars because the stock coolers have a tendency to pop off and you really need to spend another $10-$20 on a back-plate screw in cooler. Its a waste of aluminum for Intel to keep sending those junky coolers with each CPU.

Because most people don't buy this processor for the cooler, I'll overlook that. However, the cooler does seem to work fine, and probably will for most as this particular unit is not overclockable like the 4670K is.Used in a hackintosh, this chip paired with good ram and an SSD will fly. It has been very reliable so far and the performance boost from my 3 year old Macbook Pro (1st gen i5) is astounding.If you never plan to overclock, get this one. It's as good as you can get for the price (right now) and lets you save a bit of money to put toward a SSD.

I'm sure the processor itself works fine. I'll figure that out after I buy a new heat sink and fan and install it because the Intel one is a worthless piece of junk. I've built dozens of computers in my life, never encountered one this bad before. Can't even get it to actually mount on the processor and lock in place. If the processor wasn't a couple of hundred dollars maybe I could cut them a brake. But it was, so no.

good afternoon greetings, I inform the processor box was badly damaged when it was opened a support leg or broken fan cooler, do not understand how to send a product under these conditions, I hope your response as we do?