Pros: Inexpensive, gets the job done. Is able to drive a 1080p monitors with the iGPU and play netflix. Works fine running basic applications like Word and Chrome.

Cons: Bear in mind what you're buying here. This is an inexpensive non-hyperthreaded dual-core CPU. Thread-intensive tasks will lock this up or not run at all. Expect better single-core performance than similarly priced AMD offerings, but worse multi-thread performance. This won't be able to seriously run games other than like, League of Legends or other lightweight games.

Other Thoughts: Paired with a cheap discrete GPU this might make an okay gaming PC for light stuff, but again, don't expect much. This CPU punches above its weight, but it's still not meant to play with the big dogs.

Pros: Efficient, low cost

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: I am using this CPU in my home storage server. It works perfectly well in a Supermicro server motherboard and supports ECC memory as well. I am running a ZFS storage array with 4 drives and this CPU has no trouble handling the software RAID while keeping the power usage down.

Pros: -720p ,1080p Youtube
-fast, good
-renders some videos on sony vegas, not to long for dual core.

Cons: this is only a con if you are a gamer and can spend more money. this is a great chip but i recommend you go with 4 cores as this one is only duel (2) core. I came back to right a second review just to put it out there that this chip will not be able to play a lot of new games, tried it on dragon age inquisition, fifa 15, witcher 3 and some others. If you dont want to be blocked by this fact at this time I recommend you spend 50-100$ more and get a better 4 core processor. But I still love the chip because I have used it for over a year, and can play most games paired with my 750 ti.

Other Thoughts: happy with purchase, was meant to kill time and work until i can upgrade to a gaming cpu.

Pros: -Affordable
-Integrated Graphics
-Haswell
-Ready to go

Cons: This isn't really a con but when I first put my build together and booted up the cooler was making a lot of noise. Opened the case and noticed that one of the fans wires was making contact with a fan blade. Make sure the cable isn't making contact and you are good to go

Other Thoughts: Thought I'd do a review since I found myself shopping for the successor to my Pentium. I bought the Pentium at the time as an entry-level Haswell proc in an HTPC build that I planned to slowly upgrade into a mid to high level PC. I have been really impressed with the value I've squeezed (and could continue to squeeze if needed) out of it. I started with just mobo, 4gb ddr3 1333, 1TB mechanical hard drive, and this processor with stock cooler. Used it for streaming video mainly, web-browsing, and light gaming. The on-board graphics is actually capable in it's own right if you are playing older games. I never tried anything seriously modern on it because, well...it's on board graphics haha Since my purchase I've added an additional 4gb of ram bringing my total to 8gb, a blu-ray drive, and a 1gb GT 740. I own too many games to really go through and test them all but it seems to handle everything I throw at it maxed out on 1080p with the exception of anti-aliasing in some of the more modern games. Examples of games I play are Fallout 3/New Vegas, PAYDAY 2, Fable Anniversary, SIM CITY, Tropico 5, NBA 2k15, Max Payne 3, GTA IV, etc. Games that are more processor bound like modern strategy games with lots of units on screen as well as detail are the only ones that seem to slow it down but can't knock an egg for that!

Basically, I bought this processor expecting to mainly use it for my HTPC and found out how far it can really push my games. The ONLY reason I am upgrading my processor is because I am now running dual displays. When I try to stream/watch HD videos as well as game, run background programs, etc. performance can stutter but it's to be expected. If you are not playing NEW/graphic intensive games, multi-tasking, multi-display or using programs that utilize more then one core you can not go wrong using this processor as a starting point.

Current build:
-8gb G.Skill Ripjaws 1333
-AsRock B85M Pro4 LGA 1150
-Nvidia GeForce GT 740 1gb GDDR5 128-bit
-Intel G3220
-2x1TB WD Blue WD10EZEX

Pros: Entry level 1150 proc at less than $60 bucks. Runs cool with no heat issues (used to have a house fan running over my old LGA 775 board). A few weeks in and not a glitch to speak of.

Cons: None yet. It's done everything I've asked of it so far.

Other Thoughts: The Intel installation booklet that comes with it is laughable. There are literally no real written instructions; just illustrations and a link to the Intel site.

Pros: you can't go wrong with this cpu . cheap and able to do more than expected . runs cool . i remember years ago a pentium would cost hundreds and this one runs circles around the old pentiums and costing under 60 bucks .

Cons: none . maybe a better cooler . please intel .

Pros: After running AMD chips for years, I decided to try an Intel upgrade set up. So far I am impressed with the numbers. Assembled a Z87 gaming rig using this chip and a H60 corsair cooler. The numbers are impressive for a 3.0Ghz. Entry chip. ESO, GTA V, and Skyrim all on Ultimate. Using the same 2gig HD 6970 as with the AMD. Increased the fps to 50 across the board. very nice.

Cons: No real cons as I am not planning on an O.C, once the prices on the Haswell "k's" drop might upgrade and o.c then. AMD'S never had a lock. Intel should follow suit.

Pros: Works without issues in NAS4Free and FreeNAS.

Speed rating is a nice round number.

Cons: None.

Other Thoughts: Using this in a NAS4Free build, it handles 4 drives in RAIDZ2 and SMB without breaking a sweat.

Transfer speeds average 100MB/s over a crossover cable.

Pros: Fast Fast fast!
Easy to install.
Doesn't get hot.
One hell of a price for this much power. also 60 bucks isnt that much anyways.
and it comes with everything you need to install it ( manual , cord and pre applied thermal paste)

it can play league of legends on high settings, no problem.

Cons: It doesn't have any cons for me to add to the con list.

Other Thoughts: I combined this with a gtx 750 TI and 8gb of ram, and it can play any game at 60fps if your settings are low. and can play many games at max settings with 60fps.

I bought this for league of legends and it plays it perfectly. It can even play bf4 smoothly if on minimal settings.

Pros: Fast delivery.
Low priced, powerful CPU that is being used in a new build for a customer.

Cons: There are no cons.

Other Thoughts: Used this for a new build for a customer.
With the 120 gb SSD and 4 gb of DDR3 RAM, Windows starts in 9 seconds to the desktop! All apps pop open so fast, they can hardly get out of their own way.