Intel Core i3-3220 Ivy Bridge 3.3GHz LGA 1155 55W Dual-Core Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 2500 BX80637i33220

Pros: Excellent performance for a budget build. Essentially functions as a quad core with hyperthreading. Scores 7.2 on WEI and has no issues with pretty much all of the most intense games with a sufficient graphics card.

Cons: I really don't like the limitations on memory speed (1600), no PCI 3.0 support, and no overclocking. Despite all of this, I still think it's a great processor, but it could definitely be even better.

Other Thoughts: I think this is a superior selection to the 3225 especially when it's on sale because it obviously performs identically in terms of speed, so the only thing you're really paying for is hd4000 graphics vs 2500, which in terms of practical application is a nominal difference. If you want to play games on high settings then you'll typically need more than hd4000 graphics anyway, so why not save the 15-20 bucks on the processor which basically functions the same and invest in a dedicated graphics card?

Pros: I'm very pleased with how snappy this processor is. It's very quick and I'm very glad I purchased it in my bundle.

Cons: Intel stock CPU cooler is a pain. It's cheap and putting it in was a little silly.

Pros: Fast and easy installation. Runs cool with stock heatsink and runs pretty fast.

Cons: None.

Pros: Decided to set up a lab in my house to experiment with Hadoop and Vertica. Running machines with these each with 16gb of memory. Works great, faster than I would have ever guessed.

Cons: none

Other Thoughts: For the price, its hard to beat.

Pros: An amazing processor for the price. This paired with my pny gtx 460 xlr8 I can play Battlefield 3 on high with 60fps and ultra with 40 fps. Not bad for the $100 i spent on this.

Cons: not the best out there, but in my opinion best for the price.

Pros: I purchased this CPU to operate a new build for a HTPC with a MSI B75A-G43 mother board and a COOLER MASTER Hyper 212 Plus on a push-pull configuration. I was amazed at how fast this CPU will load HD video files while downloading other HD files. The HD files loaded instantly without any lag whatsoever. With my current configuration the CPU runs at about 22C

Cons: I found it $10 cheaper at other sites

Other Thoughts: It does not support over clocking, but for my HTPC build; it was not needed. I know there was no need to go the extra mile and replace the stock heat sink and fan, but I have never been a fan of Intel's cooling systems.

Pros: Excellent CPU. I run music production with Windows 7-64 and Sonar 8.5. Anyone who's ever used Arturia's Moog Modular V knows how CPU intensive it is. This CPU doesn't even break a sweat. It's also a very cool CPU which means quiet fan speeds (another plus for music production.)

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: Graphics are fine for non-gaming uses. Text is clear and colors true. Don't let the i3 designator fool you, this is a powerful CPU.

Pros: Fast Cheap runs anything you need, doesn't bottleneck higher end GPUs, runs cool with stock fan

Cons: None

Other Thoughts: I made a review before giving the CPU 1 egg because I received a bad one. Looking through the reviews I must have gotten the only bad one produced!

Pros: Works Great! One of the best i3 you can get. Very fast, powerful. Would defiantly recommend!

Cons: none

Pros: Run very cool, even on the slowest fan speeds.
The included fan is great!
Zippy, and the built in graphics are adequate.
Linux support on the GPU side is fantastic. NO EFFORT AT ALL.

Cons: none bragging rights an i7 brings

Other Thoughts: It's not an i7. If you need an i7, buy an i7. I hate when people whine this isn't the highest end chip intel has.