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Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box

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Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
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Rating: 9.62/10
Peter_C@NCIX
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Review Date: 10/01/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:None

Pros:FastRuns pretty cool in my system Graphics are pretty good
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I use this for a desktop, internet browsing, music server. Does the job, can just about do anything including backing the system up without any drop-offs in my audio-streaming. Paired with a SSD for great response time.
WiseW0LF@NCIX
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Review Date: 06/20/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:-No complain for a basic desktop PC (which is why I got one of those in the first place)

Pros:-Intel CPU (you never go wrong with that)-Cheap-Works nicely
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My uncle wanted a basic desktop for accessing Internet and playing cards games, so I got him one of those CPU when they were on sale (so got it for pretty cheap). It works as intended, so no complains ^^
Tracy_S@NCIX
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Review Date: 03/23/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:-- N/A --

Pros:Fast Enough for what I need
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Good for multitasking, system doesnt hang, always jumpy and resumes quickly from shutdown or sleep. I think the CPU may have set my ram speed back but cannot prove such.
Edmond_L@NCIX
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Review Date: 03/22/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:none

Pros:working flawlessly and stock fan is quiet
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used this as my first built to replace a 7 year old Pentium desktop running Windows XP. working flawlessly and the stock fan is easy to install. the fan runs very quiet and keeps the processor cool all time. this little thing runs beautifully with Windows 7 home premium 64 bit.
Saberon@NCIX
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Review Date: 03/18/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:None

Pros:Dual Core 3.3GHZ for $134.99HyperthreadingCool & EfficientHeatsink includedHD4000 graphics
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Using this CPU for a family friend in a "home office" PC. It's very fast when paired with an SSD, feels just as fast as my 3770K for basic tasks. Included HD4000 are pretty decent for an iGPU. Runs very cool and quiet, I couldn't be happier with the i3-3225.
FaHaKa@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/03/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:none

Pros:great valueHD4000
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great value for low-end / budget setup, its only about $10 then other i3HD4000 is pretty decent, even good enough for a little gaming
Antoine_D@NCIX
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Review Date: 02/03/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:none

Pros:Very sharp Processor, Intel hd Graphics 4000 included, Very stable and Fast
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Very Fast processor for the price ! And it's the same socket as I7 processor (lga1155) so it made it easier for upgrading in the future without changing the motherboard. I Ordered two of them and the system flies ! Run Windows 7 64 bits perfectly and most of decent games (at low settings). Good for those who want to build a cheap pc to surf the web and play various games (400$ for a build)
ValentinMTL@NCIX
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Review Date: 01/17/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:Few application support Quick Sync video encoding

Pros:Good priceLow heatGreat for an HTPC
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The faster graphics is great for hardware video decoding.I wish there was more support for Intel Quick Sync encoding.
Darcy Wood@NCIX
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Review Date: 01/05/13
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:I still cannot get on board with the standard Intel heat sink, they build dust cakes way to fast. and once they do the air flow just spills over and is not forced in to the fins.

Pros:got it on sale, happy with the price=)
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great bang for the buck, you can look at some tables on line that compare price to performance Vs. application, for my friends needs this delightful little CPU made it happen for the right price.Come to think of it hes just playing WoW so anything post abacus is a good enough processor.
TheBigTroll1226@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/23/12
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:-regular price is pricy

Pros:-fast for a dual core-gpu is enough to play COD
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Got this CPu for 109.99. great performance for the budget gamer who wants more than a APU
coach1973@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/19/12
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:cant break the 125 dollars barrier

Pros:hd 4000 graphics
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love this processor its fast and comes with the same graphics as the unlocked ones which make it so nice for people who want to play a little games.
Niavlyscire@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/17/12
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:- None

Pros:- Awesome performance for the price- Low power usage; high efficiency- Integrated Graphics aren't half bad- Runs cool with stock cooler
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I used this CPU for a semi-budget build, and I have to say: paired with an SSD, this system flies. Feels almost as fast as my main desktop with an i5 3570k! For the price, you can't go wrong with this one...plus, it uses very little power and creates very little heat.Definitely would recommend if you don't want to pay extra for an i5/i7. i3's are plenty good for most people, especially when paired with an SSD for the OS drive. This review was modfied by poster @ 12-17-12 10:00 AM
Calvin_S@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/05/12
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:Not much to complain about for the price of the CPU

Pros:Intel HD Graphics 4000Runs very cool and stable
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Bought this for a HTPC build. Even for that, I think this CPU is a overkill. Watching 1080P movies on it, doesn't even peg 10% of the CPU. Runs super cool, quiet and very stable. Using Intel stock cooler and I barely hit the high 50's in temp. The CPU comes equipped with Intel HD Graphics 4000, which is a even more plus for the price of the CPU. There isn't much to complain about.
Philippe_G@NCIX
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Review Date: 12/02/12
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:-correct pour du leger gaming

Pros:-intel graphics 4000-rapide-bon overall
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J'ai pris ce processeur car il etait le meme prix que son predecesseur de 2e generastion, le intel graphics 4000 est vraiment tres bon et les performance aussi
Eric_S@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/05/12
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:None

Pros:Low power usage; Upgraded Intel graphics; Low price
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This is the perfect processor for an HTPC. Using the IVY bridge, and the upgraded graphics, there's no reason to get anything larger unless you want to do some gaming on the machine as well!
mark_h@NCIX
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Review Date: 11/04/12
Intel Core i3 3225 Dual Core Hyperthreading Processor LGA1155 3.3GHZ Ivy Bridge 3MB Retail Box
Cons:Came with a all aluminum heat sink fan, I reused the copper stock 2500k cooler on this.

Pros:cheap, low power consumption
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I got this for a basic word processor, web browser computer for work. I know a bit of over kill but for 120$ why not, should last them for decades.
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