Take a look at this Intel Core i3-2100 Processor 3.1GHz 3 MB Cache Socket LGA1155

Intel BX80623I32100

Main reason for purchase of this CPU was its energy efficiency. I wanted something fast and still have a low power consumption and so the Atom processors did not fit my needs. When the computer is sitting at desktop it currently pulls 28W and Under full load it never goes past 37W. The whole computer consist of a 400W 80 PLUS Bronze PSU, an F3 Samsung hard drive, using its built in graphics chipset for video, single module 1333mhz 4gb DDR3 ram, a single 80mm fan, an asrock h67 motherboard, and DVD burner. Fits all my needs-Transcoding speeds are reasonable (although I did not buy this CPU for that) trough quicksync feature-Windows 7 runs quick and snappy -HD 1080p YouTube ... Intel Core i3 Processor i3-2100 3.1GHz 3MB LGA1155 CPU A much more powerful graphics engine than previous Intel micro architectures. All cores plus graphics are integrated on a single chip. ... »» Read more...

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