still using core 2 duo btw,(reply>), actually my ex-laptop also ran core 2 duo too @Mikhael Liane lol,(reply>), I upgraded my pentium D to a core 2 duo e8400 last summer. I can say i noticed a difference.,(reply>), Upgraded my older core2 duo this summer to a core 2 extreme QX6700...cant say I noticed a difference other than hotter temps lol,(reply>), I still have a laptop using a core duo 2 as well from 2008 and it works perfectly, lmao.,(reply>), pcislocked yeah, same, on my laptop and on my pc.