Review on Intel Core i5-2400 Quad-Core Processor: 3.1GHz Speed, 6MB Cache, LGA 1155 (BX80623I52400) by Justin Boisvert

Uses this processor in a new HTPC build. It might have been a bit of an overstatement, but I wanted something I could rely on for my main HTPC (the one that records and uses the most). In general, the gathering exceeded all my expectations. The processor gives the PC a lot of juice and, in combination with the mobile device MSI H67MA-E45, allows me to use the integrated graphics without any problems. The components I used were certainly expensive for a limited HTPC application, but I wanted to offer a high level of reliability. I've never had an issue with an Intel processor, so I figured a few extra bucks would be worth the reassurance. Here is the build: Mobo - MSI H67MA-E45CPU: Intel i5-2400PSU - OCZ ModXStream Pro 500W High Performance Modular PSURAM - Corsair Memory 8 Dual Channel Kit DDR3 1600HD - Western Digital Caviar Black 2TB SATA III 7200 RPCase - Antec Fusion Remote Black Micro ATX Media Center / HTPC CaseTuner - Ceton InfiniTV 4 Digital Cable Quad Tuner Card PCIe Makes HTPC a beast.