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
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
