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i3-540 Core i3 Dual-Core Processor - 3.06GHz, 4MB Cache, Socket 1156, 3 Year Warranty, Retail Boxed

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Product Information

Technical Details
BrandIntel
Item Weight227 g
Product Dimensions12.8 x 8.1 x 14.5 cm
Item model numberBX80616I3540
Seriesi3-540
Processor BrandProcessor family
Processor Speed3.066 GHz
Processor SocketSocket H (LGA 1156)
Processor Count2
Maximum Memory Supported16777 MB
Graphics Card DescriptionIntel HD Graphics
Wattage73 watts
  
Additional Information
ASINB0031M9QZ4
Customer Reviews
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4.2 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank 39,549 in Computers (See top 100)
Shipping Weight295 g
Date First Available7 Jan. 2010
  
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Product Description

As the first level in Intel's new processor family, the previous generation Intel® Core™ i3 processor is the perfect entry point for a fast, responsive PC experience. This processor comes equipped with Intel® HD Graphics, an advanced video engine that delivers smooth, high-quality HD video playback, and advanced 3D capabilities, providing an ideal graphics solution for everyday computing.

A smart choice for home and office, the Intel Core i3 processor also features Intel® Hyper-Threading Technology (Intel® HT Technology),¹ which enables each core of your processor to work on two tasks at the same time, delivering the performance you need for smart multitasking.
Otras características:
Born on date: Q1'10
Bus bandwidth: 2.5
Bus type: DMI
Bus type units: GT/s
CPU configuration (max): 1
CPU multiplier (bus/core ratio): 23
Cache memory: 4 MB
Conflict Free processor: No
ECC supported by processor: No
Embedded options available: Yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: Yes
Execute Disable Bit: Yes
FSB Parity: No
Graphics & IMC Die Size: 114 mm²
Graphics & IMC lithography: 45 nm
Intel 64: Yes
Intel AES New Instructions: No
Intel Anti-Theft Technology: No
Intel Clear Video HD Technology: Yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: No
Intel Clear Video Technology for MID: No
Intel Demand Based Switching: No
Intel Dual Display Capable Technology: Yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: Yes
Intel FDI Technology: Yes
Intel Fast Memory Access: No
Intel Flex Memory Access: No
Intel Hyper-Threading Technology: Yes
Intel InTru 3D Technology: No
Intel Insider: No
Intel My WiFi Technology: No
Intel Quick Sync Video Technology: No
Intel Rapid Storage Technology: No
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: No
Intel Turbo Boost Technology: No
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): Yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): 1
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): No
Intel Wireless Display (WiDi) Technology: No
Intel vPro Technology: No
Launch date: 2010-01-07T00:00:00
Market segment: DT
Maximum internal memory: 16777 MB
Maximum memory: 16
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 16
Maximum operating temperature: 72.6 °C
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 21 GB/s
Memory channels supported by processor: 2
Memory types supported by processor: DDR3 1066/1333
Number of Graphics & IMC Die Transistors: 177 M
Number of Processing Die Transistors: 382 M
Number of displays supported by on-board graphics adapter: 2
On-board graphics adapter: Yes
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 733 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model: Intel HD Graphics
On-board memory controller: Yes
PCI Express configurations: 1x16, 2x8
PCI Express slots version: 2.0
Physical Address Extension (PAE): 36 bit
Processing Die size: 81 mm²
Processor cache: 4096 KB
Processor cache type: SmartCache, L3
Processor codename: Clarkdale
Processor core voltage: 0.6500-1.4000
Processor cores: 2
Processor family: Intel Core i3-xxx
Processor frequency: 3.066 GHz
Processor lithography: 32 nm
Processor model: i3-540
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor package size: 37.5
Processor series: Intel Core i3-500 Desktop series
Processor socket: Socket H (LGA 1156)
Processor threads: 4
Product name: Intel Core i3-540 (4M Cache, 3.06 GHz)
Product type: 4
Status: 4
Stepping: C2
Supported instruction sets: SSE4.2
System bus rate: 2.5 GT/s
Tcase: 72.6 °C
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 73 W
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: No
VID Voltage Range: 0.65 - 1.400 V



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I bought this to use in the htpc I was building. It has more than enough performance for that. Using the in-built graphics I can watch Blu-Rays with no stuttering or break-up and DVDs are up-scaled as well. Another benchmark for readers - using Windows Media Player to rip my music CD's to the Library, a 45 minute CD is ripped in less than 2 minutes. I feel this Core i3 gives the best price-performance of the series.
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Using this CPU with:

- Gigabyte H55N-USB3 Motherboard
- Corsair 4GB 1333Mhz Ram.
- Scythe Shuriken Rev.B Quiet Low Profile CPU Cooler

Have the Motherboard at stock voltages and the CPU running at 4.0Ghz and the Memory at about 1400Mhz. Everything running stable with Linpack and prime 95 and OCCT (google these stress testers).

CPU is usually between 35 and 45 degrees at normal idle load and about 55-70 max at full load (hardly ever at full load other than the stress testing programs).

Overall very happy with this CPU.
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What do I say? It works, and extremely well at that. I fitted it to an Asus motherboard and haven't looked back. Simple to install and then you sort of forget about it as it just works. Happy to recommend.
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A rare event for an expensive processor to go belly up so delighted to be able to find a same spec. replacement at a very reasonable price. I took care to read up on thermal paste techniques as this is an important procedure when fitting a replacement.
My PC is firing on all cylinders again and I'm chuffed!
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Bit of a hash up this. Indicated that it was a 1155 LGA 2nd generation Core i3 by the search listing but only when arrived found it not. So probably works, probably a good chip from a good home but I cannot say anything more, sorry.
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