Core 2 Duo E8400

[TLeon2]

Will there be microcode updates for the E8400 C0 stepping CPU as I have seen a list provided by Intel that Core 2 processors are affected by Spectre?

Banger

[idata]

Hello, Banger

I understand you would like to know more information about the Spectre and Meltdown issue. Allow me to help you regarding this inquiry you have. We are still working hard to provide a solution for this issue. Intel and other companies have begun providing software and firmware updates to mitigate these exploits. You can also check with your operating system vendors if there is any update available.Please find more information about this issue below:

• For full details on this topic please refer to this http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/facts-about-side-channel-analysis-and-intel-products.html Intel public website
• For details on how to protect your system please refer to http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/facts-about-side-channel-analysis-and-intel-products.html this site for more information
• A full list of Intel products impacted by this issue, along with other important details can be found http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/facts-about-side-channel-analysis-and-intel-products.html here

Antony S.

[TLeon2]

I could be blind but I cant find a list of products on the page link you give?

[idata]

Hello, Banger.

Please double check this link: http://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/architecture-and-technology/facts-about-side-channel-analysis-and-intel-products.html the webpage there is a section that says Impacted Intel® Platforms, over there you should be able to verify this information.Antony S.

[TLeon2]

Many thanks but what generation is a Core 2 Duo processor is it part of the 2nd generation of Core products?

[n_scott_pearson]

No, the Core 2 Duo E8400 is actually part of the processor generations that preceded the First Generation Intel Core processors.

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[TLeon2]

So at present Core 2 Duo isn't listed as affected?

[n_scott_pearson]

Not at present.

[ble2]

If I'm using that cpu core 2 duo, would like to upgrade to core i3 is compatible with the old main ? now, i running some thing to view my site: http://giaythethaonamtphcm.com

[n_scott_pearson]

Not a chance. You can only upgrade to processors in the same family, compatible with the socket and supported by the board's BIOS. For a list of the processors that you can upgrade to, you need to contact the manufacturer of your motherboard.

My personal opinion? Dump this ancient crap and get something much more modern.

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