4 -- Intel® Core™2 Processor with Viiv™ Technology

When you want a sensational high-definition (HD) experience, look no further than PCs with Intel® Core™2 processor with Viiv™ technology. Built on the latest hafnium-infused 45nm dual- and quad-core processors, these systems give you performance for HD audio and video and your most demanding applications.
Key components
The cutting edge is now. Every PC with an Intel Core 2 processor with Viiv technology is powered by an Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Quad processor to give you the performance to run demanding applications and manage your HD entertainment. To see the list of all processors available for the Intel Core 2 processor with Viiv technology, see the PC Requirements page.
PCs built from the ground up for sensational high-definition experiences. The Intel Core 2 processor with Viiv technology includes the latest Intel chipsets with most everything you need to build a multimedia PC for HD content. Experience stunning sound from movies and music with up to 7.1 surround sound capabilities enabled by Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio). Get full 1080P video playback for movie clips, media streams, and the latest generation of HD video cameras with optional Intel® Clear Video Technology. And explore the Internet with 1GB-capable broadband Ethernet to quickly access high-definition content. The possibilities are endless.
Operating system
Microsoft Vista Home Premium* makes it easy to control and enjoy your digital media.
Features and benefits
For systems based on Intel® Core™2 Duo processor
Advanced dual-core performance opens up the world of high definition
Get incredible performance from up to 6 MB of cache (a 50 percent increase), higher frequencies, and 1333 MHz FSB
Get up to 30 percent faster performance for applications like photo-editing, retouching, and publishing¹
For systems based on Intel® Core™2 Quad processor
Extraordinary quad-core performance lets you get the most of HD multimedia
Enjoy incredible quad-core performance with 12 MB of cache (a 50 percent increase), higher frequency and 1333 MHz FSB
Four processing cores and Intel's hafnium-infused circuitry delivers high-performance for multimedia applications
Intel® HD Boost
Improved multimedia performance on 45nm dual and quad core processors when editing and encoding video or working with photos
Intel Core 2 Duo processors with Intel HD Boost give you up to 70 percent more performance when encoding high-definition memories from your HD video camera²
Intel® High Definition Audio (Intel® HD Audio)
Enjoy superior sound.
Experience high-quality audio for stunning sound from movies and music and up to 7.1 surround sound capabilities
Intel® G35/G33 Express Chipset with (optional) Intel® Clear Video Technology
Crystal clear high definition.
Get full 1080P video playback for movie clips, media streams, and the latest generation of HD video cameras
Intel® PRO Client Wired LAN
Broadband ready.
Explore the Internet with 1GB-capable broadband Ethernet to quickly access high-definition content
Optional Intel® Matrix Storage Technology
Protect your digital memories.
Improved storage performance and help protect digital photos, video, and music with automated back-up and restore on systems with optional dual disk drives
Optional surround sound speakers
Hear all of your music and movies
Take advantage of surround sound with up to eight high-quality speakers with Intel HD Audio
Optional TV tuner card
TV on your terms.
Watch, record, and pause live TV