Core 2 Duo CPU Cooling Fan E6400 E6420 E6600 Intel Processor Open Box Untested
Bottom line: The Core 2 Duo CPU Cooling Fan E6400 E6420 E6600 Intel Processor Open Box is a specs-and-price decision rather than a crowd-consensus one in the retro cpus category. Check the specification table below against one or two close alternatives — on price and spec fit, not on star ratings.
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Manufacturer description
This untested Core 2 Duo CPU heatsink with cooling fan can be used for E6400, E6420, or E6600 Intel Processor. We have quantity 3 available, however the pricing is for one heatsink with fan ONLY and does not include the CPU processor. This comes in an open box and has not been tested.
SpecPicks Verdict
SpecPicks scored Core 2 Duo CPU Cooling Fan E6400 E6420 E6600 Intel Processor Open… using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the retro cpus category. Intel's retro cpus lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.
Common buyer scenarios for retro cpus of this kind: matching it to an existing build, replacing a failing part, or upgrading from a previous-generation equivalent. Check the spec table below against your current setup — particularly socket / form-factor / power-rating fields — and confirm compatibility on the retailer's listing before purchase. Prices and stock are set by the retailer and may have moved since this page was last updated.
Full Specifications
| fsb_mhz | 1066 |
|---|---|
| core_count | 2 |
| l2_cache_mb | 4 |
| thread_count | 2 |
| base_clock_ghz | 2.4 |
Benchmark data for other processors
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