Advice and Deals on New and Used AMD and Intel CPU's

It is not necessary to get the latest and fastest CPU or processor out there. Some of the older CPU's such as the Pentium II or Celeron are still good for web surfing and word processing. This page has some of the deals out there on old, rare, new and used CPU's. First, let us start off with some advice.

If you are building a new system, I recommend getting a retail packaged CPU. That way you will have the heat sink and fan included without having to buy it separately.

If you are upgrading your current CPU, then buying an OEM packaged CPU makes more sense. You can then use your old heat sink and fan. Also, check your motherboard manual to see if the CPU you want is supported. Better yet, check the manufacturer's web site because there may be faster CPU's supported that outdate your manual.

Another reason for going with OEM is if you plan on overclocking the CPU. The retail fan is usually not good enough to handle the extra heat.

Several of the deals offered here are used CPU's which have been pulled from systems and cleaned up. Buying a used CPU is a great way to save money over new. CPU's are designed to last a very long time so a used CPU would work out just fine.