Intel Pentium E2160 Dual-core 1.80GHz Processor

E2160

Strengths: Low cost, high permformance.

Weakness: None.

Intel Pentium E2160 dual-core processor. This is one of the low-cost Dual-Cores that Intel has been selling recently. These processors are underclocked from the factory, but are capable of extreme overclocking. Do not think that because of their low cost that they are weak. You can overclock these with ease and you can still use the stock coolers.

Intel E2160

Strengths: Inexpensive, Fast, Overclockable, cool running.

Weakness: small cache

This Intel Dual Core processor is basically a Core2Duo in disguise - the major difference being that the cache is reduced to 1Mb. I bought this processor to go into a HTPC I was building, and I didn't want to break the bank on it. This processor fits the bill nicely. I've coupled this processor with a GeminII and an Antec NSK2480 for a VERY quiet box. I have not installed any fans on the GeminII,...

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Great budget processor, but you would never know it

Strengths: Very nice price for a dual core, Very fast, and very cool (temperature) processor.

Weakness: Stock heatsink/fan is difficult to install.

I haven't tried overclocking it, but I believe it could overclock very well. It is running 79 degrees Fahrenheit idle, and 110 degrees Fahrenheit under a load. This is with Arctic Silver Ceramique thermal paste, and the stock heatsink and fan (which was very difficult for me to install, I much prefer the AMD am2/939 retention method to these plastic clips that hold the heatsink to the motherboard...

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Get a $300 chip for under $100

Strengths: Highly overclockable, Affordable

Weakness: 1mb L2 cache

That’s right, you get the same performance from the e2160 dual core chip that rivals the more expense e6850. Disclaimer: The performance is based on overclocking this chip to 3.2Ghz, which is easily done with the right motherboard, memory and power supple. This chip is highly overclockable, some has reached 100% overclockability. Clearly, this is the best bang for you buck. If you’re not...

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E2160

Strengths: Cheap and fast

Weakness: None

This is essentially a detuned core 2 duo. They are based on the same architecture. It only runs at 1.8GHz but can easily be overclocked with the right board. I have a DG965WH and cannot overclock with it. For the price you can't beat it.

E2160 - Core 2 Duo Performance at Dual Core Price

Strengths: low cost, performance, overclocking capability

Weakness: small level 2 cache, overclocking potential varies from processor to processor

This review is targeted to those who are looking to overclock their processor as this particular chip is well known to overclock significantly. Those who just want a chip to run at stock speed are better off with the slightly faster E2180, E2220 or one of the lower end Core 2 Duos like the E4400 or E4500. I recently decided to build my first computer. I am above average in computer knowledge, but...

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E2160 Dual Core

Strengths: Excellent overclock ability, low price

Weakness: Weak 1mb cache shared between 2 cores

This little processor is one step up from the E2140, but it is still an Intel entry level dual core. Named Pentium, but it's the same as Core 2 Duo brothers, except with less L2 cache. This one has 9x multiplier, you're likely to hit a higher overclock speed with modest board frequency. Like E2140 and E2180, this one suffers from 1mb L2 cache, so if you game or do video editing, etc, you may want...

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Best buy for bucks if you overclock it

Strengths: Price to performance ratio is unbeaten. Easy to run at 3.2 GHz.

Weakness: None so far.

I upgrade my system from my old P4 2.8G computer. Intended for M0 stepping. Bought it for $72. Uses a Cooler Master fan. It runs cool even at overclocked 3.2 GHz. It is the best buy for budget PC. Love it!

intel E2160 CPU

Strengths: Cheap and very overclockable

Weakness: Small cache

This is a great CPU if you like to overclock. It can easily reach 3GHz or higher with no change in voltage or cooling. I'm using it with a abit IP35-E motherboard and this CPU is a monster! I'm currently running it at 3.2GHz and it is perfectly stable. What a bargain for approximately $50.

good cheap processor

Strengths: overclocks on strong air cooling to 3.33, ghz, budget price ,really fast at high clockspeeds

Weakness: does not beat high end core 2 duos, no extreme edition version, low L2 cache

i was originally going to buy a core 2 quad to replace my old 90nm Pentium 4 HT 640, but my budget did not allow for it, so i ended up buying this processor, overclocked it to 3.33 ghz, and am loving it, i would definitely recommend this processor for those that are on a low budget that need a processor, as this is much faster than any old Pentium D and Pentium 4 HT