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Intel Core i3 is an Intel brand name for a series of low-end mobile and desktop microprocessors based on the x86-64 architecture.

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Running Windows 10 on an i3-3110M processor, any way to reduce OS processing needs for this chip?

A am working on a video monitoring system that will be operating at a remote site using solar power. We are using older laptops running Ivy Bridge processors and Windows 10. We would like to one of ...
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Will i3 9100F support my ECC unbuffered RAM?

I read from the intel website that i3 9100f supports ECC ram, and when I am buying the ECC RAM, the guy said that the i3 9100F won't run with unbuffered RAM. Can anyone confirm this? My motherboard is ...
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3rd Gen i3 vs 9th Gen i3?

What's the difference between an Intel Core i3 3rd Gen processor (for example 3217u) and an Intel Core i3 9th Gen processor (for example 9320) in terms of how much percent faster, processor base ...
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Downloading slows down computer?

I have just completed my build this morning and I wanted to see how fast it is. So I opened up steam and launched borderlands 2(which I pretty much abandoned) and Fusion 360 (it is a workstation build)...
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Upgrading my laptop from Sandy to Ivy bridge?

my laptop gaming performance sucks, because I have an i3 with only 2 cores clocked on 2.2GHz (i3-2328M). So recently I found an i5 with also dual core but clocked on 2.5GHz with turbo up to 3.1GHz (i5-...
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CPU not utilising all cores

Task manager and CPU-Z show that my Intel Core i3-4150 only has one core and two threads. When it should be two and four. The only program I have used that might have impacted this is VirtualBox (I ...
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Unstable gaming performance i3-3225 + RX550

I recently (2018) bought new graphics card Radeon RX550 (2GB, 7000MHz) to my old PC(bought 2012). Other components are: i3 3225 (3,3 GHz, 2 cores/4hreads) 8GB RAM (DDR3) Z77-D3H motherboard 500W ...
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Bios corrupted after cpu change

I have a Gigabyte GA-H77-M-D3H motherboard with an Intel i3 3240 Replaced the Intel i3 3240 with an Intel i5 3550 After the change the system loops during power on every 5 seconds and does not ...
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Maximum RAM supported from unknown chipset for Intel socket BGA1168

A client of mine has an Intel laptop with a socket BGA1168 and unknown chipset. CPU-z and Speccy both were not helpful. The CPU is Core i3-5020U. The primary question is how much RAM does this unknown ...
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persistent microcode update on Linux

I just tried to update the microcode for my Intel Core i3-3217U processor following the instructions from Intel. I am on Linux Mint Debian edition 2 (3.16.0-5-amd64 kernel). What I did: There is a /...
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Stock Intel CPU/Heatsink - same part number, different manufacturer, different amperage?

I'm looking to replace my Core i3-6100 heatsink/fan with another stock Intel one. The one I have now has a vibration that I can't isolate. I'm only interested in the push-pin style and it pretty ...
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Can I restore iMac's OS10.12 with DVD from Windows 7 computer?

Bought used July 2010 iMac 27 with OS 10.12, no restoration disc. Ran ok for a couple weeks, but now it powers off halfway through startup. Can I download OS 10.12 to DVD on my Windows 7 PC to boot ...
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How to apply thermal paste for Dell Inspiron 3520 laptop?

I am have a Dell Inspiron 3520 with a Intel Core i3-2730 CPU. CPU is rectangular in shape. How should I apply thermal paste? I am already having Cooler Master Mastergel Pro. Can I use this thermal ...
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CPU Upgrade from Intel Core i3-2120 to Intel Core i5-2400

I am currently using an older Acer Aspire AM3970 computer with an Intel Core i3-2120 and I was wondering if it would be possible to upgrade the CPU to an Intel Core i5-2400? My hardware building ...
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Windows/Linux hang issue - BSOD

System Details: DELL Latitude 3540 with Windows 7 & Ubuntu linux, dual boot. Observation: I see below error in windows 7 system logs frequently. Windows/Linux gets hanged 5 minutes ...
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