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From now until November 16, Dell is have an awesome Dell XPS 420 desktop sale.  Using the link below, you can get a Dell XPS 420 desktop with a 20 inch flat screen monitor for only $1,099.

Save $450 with our Best Value! Get the XPS 420 desktop with S2409W 24″ Widescreen Flat Panel Monitor for only $1,099!

This Dell XPS 420 is the best Dell multimedia desktop. It comes with a 500 GB hard drive and a super fast Intel Core 2 Q6600 Quad core processor. It also comes with 4 GB of RAM.

If you are in the market for a new desktop, it is hard to beat this Dell XPS 420.

Yesterday my new computer supplies arrived from NewEgg.  As I was trying to install my Intel Core 2 Duo e8500 CPU and heatsink, I had some trouble getting my heatsink on.  I was using the heatsink that came with this Intel e8500 chip.  Boy do I dislike the pushpin locking mechanism on the heatsink.

So that you don’t have the problems that I did, here is a video from YouTube showing you how to install Intel Core 2 Duo e8500 CPU and heatsink.

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU is one of the best processors for someone looking to guild a great gaming desktop.  At only $180 you really can’t beat this fast gaming CPU.  If you are thinking about building a gaming PC, this is my recommendation for the CPU that you should use.

I recommend that you purchase the 3.16 GHz Core 2 Duo E8500 CPU.  This 3.16 GHz clock speed is very fast and perfect for you gaming desktop.  The Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 uses the 45nm Wolfdale chip.  It includes 6MB of L2 SmartCache and a 1333 MHz front-side bus.

You might be wondering why I recommend a dual core chip instead of the quad core intel CPU.  For building a great gaming desktop a dual core chip is sufficient.  Overclocking is better for dual core CPUs as compared to quad core intel chips.  However, if you have your mind set on a Core 2 quad CPU, I recommend the 3.0 GHz Core 2 Quad Q9650.

I hope that this  review of the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500 for gaming desktops has helped you.  If you have any questions about the Intel Core 2 Duo E8500, please leave them in the comments below.