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I have a Intel Core i3-2120 = 3.3Ghz in my desktop. Is this a 2nd or 3rd generation i3? The reason I am asking is that I am shopping for a laptop and have seen the term 2nd generation next to the i3. Just curious which mine is. == Also, when did 3rd generation come out?
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Its a Sandy bridge which is 2nd generation.
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No idea when 3rd generation (ivy bridge) was released.
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Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build OS Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1 CPU Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz Motherboard Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX Memory Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz Graphics Card(s) AMD Radeon HD6670 Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit Monitor(s) Displays Asus VE228 Screen Resolution 1440 X 900 Hard Drives OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD == PSU Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt Case NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel Cooling Three 120 mm Fans Keyboard Microsoft Natural 4000 Mouse Microsoft Custom Optical 3000 Internet Speed AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network Antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials Browser Chrome Other Info 120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
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Ivy Bridge, or 3rd Generation, Laptops hit the shelves around late April/May if I remember correctly.
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Thanks to everyone for the info.
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build OS Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1 CPU Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz Motherboard Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX Memory Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz Graphics Card(s) AMD Radeon HD6670 Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit Monitor(s) Displays Asus VE228 Screen Resolution 1440 X 900 Hard Drives OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD == PSU Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt Case NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel Cooling Three 120 mm Fans Keyboard Microsoft Natural 4000 Mouse Microsoft Custom Optical 3000 Internet Speed AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network Antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials Browser Chrome Other Info 120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
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Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Packard Bell iMedia 2218 -- Has Been Running For Almost 7 Years! OS Windows 7 Ultimate x86 CPU Intel Pentium D 925 @ 3.00GHz Motherboard Socket 775 MCP73VT-PM Memory 1GB DDR2 667MHz Graphics Card(s) Overclocked Asus ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512MB Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy 570 Monitor(s) Displays 19" LCD Monitor; MW19E-AAA Screen Resolution 1440 x 900 Hard Drives 500gb 7200rpm (Windows 7) --- PSU 250w Packard Bell Standard Case Packard Bell standard Cooling Intel Socket 775 Air Cooler Keyboard Wired PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Dell Wireless USB Mouse Internet Speed Wireles --- Download - 6.63 Mbps Upload - 0.38 Mbps Other Info Currently Planning To Build New Computer --- Also Got A Samsung Galaxy Ace II (Plays All Games You Throw At It)
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if we helped you then help us my reping us!!!
Possibly you should check your Rep in the future before you ask for it.
Computer type PC/Desktop Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Custom Build OS Windows 7 Home Premium 32-Bit - Build 7600 SP1 CPU Intel Core i3-2120 3.30Ghz Motherboard Asus P8Z68-V LX Intel Z68 Socket H2 ATX Memory Kingston 4 GB DDR3 1333 mhz Graphics Card(s) AMD Radeon HD6670 Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy SE 24-Bit Monitor(s) Displays Asus VE228 Screen Resolution 1440 X 900 Hard Drives OCZ Vertex 3 120 GB Sata 3 SSD == PSU Corsair CX600M == 600 Watt Case NZXT Apollo - Silver with Clear Side Panel Cooling Three 120 mm Fans Keyboard Microsoft Natural 4000 Mouse Microsoft Custom Optical 3000 Internet Speed AT&T Fiber Optic Wireless Network Antivirus Microsoft Security Essentials Browser Chrome Other Info 120 mm Blue LED Fan -- Three Blue LED Lazer Light Sticks
sorry i kinda forgot about it
Computer Manufacturer/Model Number Packard Bell iMedia 2218 -- Has Been Running For Almost 7 Years! OS Windows 7 Ultimate x86 CPU Intel Pentium D 925 @ 3.00GHz Motherboard Socket 775 MCP73VT-PM Memory 1GB DDR2 667MHz Graphics Card(s) Overclocked Asus ATI Radeon X1600 Pro 512MB Sound Card Sound Blaster Audigy 570 Monitor(s) Displays 19" LCD Monitor; MW19E-AAA Screen Resolution 1440 x 900 Hard Drives 500gb 7200rpm (Windows 7) --- PSU 250w Packard Bell Standard Case Packard Bell standard Cooling Intel Socket 775 Air Cooler Keyboard Wired PS/2 Keyboard Mouse Dell Wireless USB Mouse Internet Speed Wireles --- Download - 6.63 Mbps Upload - 0.38 Mbps Other Info Currently Planning To Build New Computer --- Also Got A Samsung Galaxy Ace II (Plays All Games You Throw At It)
