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Name: Intel - Core i5-10400 10th Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1200 Locked Desktop Processor - Grey/Black/Gold
Brand: Intel
SKU: 6411498
Price: 164.99 USD
Rating: 4.8 (287 reviews)

Intel - Core i5-10400 10th Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1200 Locked Desktop Processor - Grey/Black/Gold

Model:: BX8070110400; |
SKU:: 6411498

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QuestionDo all the new 10th gen processors come with cooling fans with thermal paste ?
Asked 5 years ago by Someone.
- Answer Hi Someone, the processor you are looking at the Intel Core I5-10400 does come with a thermal solution which is a heatsink fan combination with the thermal paste applied. Not all of the processors come with a cooling fan. Unlocked processors that have the K designation do not come with a cooling fan. Thank you for choosing Intel.
  Answered 5 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionI don't know the specs of my current motherboard but it is running with an older core i5 CPU so does that mean it'll be compatible with this one?
Asked 5 years ago by JT23.
- Answer Hi JT23, the Intel Core i5 10400 10th Generation processor use a 400-Series Motherboard LGA1200 Socket; which provides more power to the processor. Currently, the 1151 Socket is being utilized by the the Intel Core 8th & 9th Gen processors. Best Buy does have some available, check this one out. https://rb.gy/mxcizz Thanks for choosing Intel!
  Answered 5 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionDoes it come with windows 10
Asked 3 years ago by Thomas.
- Answer Hello Thomas. Thanks for your question. The Windows 10 operating system is not included with the purchase of this 10Th Generation Intel® Core™ i5-10400 Processor, it is sold separately. You can find both versions of Windows 10 operating system (Pro and Home) here: ***https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-pro-english/6390389.p?skuId=6390389*** ***https://www.bestbuy.com/site/windows-10-home-english-blue/6387482.p?skuId=6387482*** Thank you for choosing Intel!
  Answered 3 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionIs thermal paste required to connect the included cooling system to the CPU, or is the cooler already attached out of the box?
Asked 5 years ago by Pendagon.
- Answer The cooler is not already attached, but thermal paste is already applied. Be careful to not make a mess with it.
  Answered 4 years ago by TexasJoe
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QuestionI have an ASUS Prime B460-Plus system board and Corsair Vengenance LPX 16GB 3200 MHz coming next week and ASUS recommended the Intel i5 10400F processor. Best Buy has the Intel i5 10400 processor with graphics which cost less, so would this be better buy
Asked 4 years ago by Oscur.
- Answer Yes it is make sure it fit before buying!
  Answered 3 years ago by Fanrideapple
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QuestionSo what is the cheapest motherboard for this cpu i am on a budget and I want a budget cpu for streaming and video editing and i cant seem to find one with a budget motherboard. Can you help no more than 220 please.
Asked 5 years ago by crownzzy.
- Answer Crownzzy, There are a few motherboards at Best Buy that fits your needs. Here is an MSI Motherboard listed at $159. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/msi-z490-a-pro-socket-1200-usb-c-gen-2-intel-atx-motherboard-pcie-gen-2/6436464.p?skuId=6436464. Take a look. But, if you are streaming as well as recording, you might want to consider moving up processors to the Intel Core i7 Processor, which can make streaming, as well as rendering videos easier to complete. Thank you for choosing Intel.
  Answered 5 years ago by Intel team
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Question360mm rad a good cpu cool for the core i5 if I turbo the cpu to 4.3 GHz.
Asked 5 years ago by Jrsmom.
- Answer Hi Jrsmom, the Intel Core I5-10400 already includes a heat sink/ fan thermal solution and should be sufficient for most situations, but a water cooled solution such as one you are looking at will help keep the processor cooler under heavier loads. Thank you for choosing Intel.
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QuestionDoes the cpu include a cooler?
Asked 5 years ago by Nolano404.
- Answer The cooling solution for the Intel Core i5-10400 Boxed Processor will be a stock Heatsink & Fan and is capable of keeping the Processor cool at load temp.
  Answered 5 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionIs this processor VR ready
Asked 3 years ago by Karenpit.
- Answer This thing works any game out there
  Answered 1 year ago by KuileeT
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Questionwhat graphics card can this processor handle
Asked 3 years ago by camilo.
- Answer Hi camilo. The Intel® Core™ i5-10400 Processor already comes with an integrated graphic card, Intel® UHD Graphics 630 with a base frequency of 350 MHz. Thank you for choosing Intel!
  Answered 2 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionDose this CPU include intergrated graphics
Asked 3 years ago by Steve.
- Answer Yes it does best. for gaming!
  Answered 3 years ago by Fanrideapple
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QuestionHi, I have a Dell Optiflex 9010 desktop with a 2nd gen i7 2600 processor. Everything else about this computer has been upgraded except the processor. I purchased this processor for pickup today but I"m not sure it is compatible with the motherboard?
Asked 3 years ago by LarryS.
- Answer Yes it will be compatible I just looked it up on my system I have a Inspiron 3891
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QuestionIs the cpu windows 11 upgradable?
Asked 3 years ago by Toni.
- Answer I have intel i5 processor that had 11 Windows it working fine!
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QuestionCould I install this processor to an HP All in One Desktop
Asked 3 years ago by lmac.
- Answer Yes but it would avoid your warranty if you do you can try it
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QuestionWould this CPU work with Cloud streaming by Geforce Now and live streaming by OBS just the cpu with the IGPU. Link and cheap cpu coolers and Motherboards.
Asked 3 years ago by Streaming.
- Answer Absolutely
  Answered 1 year ago by KuileeT
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QuestionOk so is this cpu in high demand? And when i say high demand i mean it sells out in second?
Asked 4 years ago by Xander.
- Answer Yes it is a high demand people like buying for gaming!
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Questiondoes this cpu have Vt-x with EPT? checking online specifications there was a notation that some did? How would I know otherwise?
Asked 4 years ago by Barry.
- Answer Hello Barry. Thank you for your question. Yes, this Intel® Core™ i5-10400 Processor comes with Intel® VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT). You can check more technical specifications about this processor here: ***https://ark.intel.com/content/www/us/en/ark/products/199271/intel-core-i5-10400-processor-12m-cache-up-to-4-30-ghz.html*** Thank you for choosing Intel!
  Answered 4 years ago by Intel team
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QuestionWhen does the i5 restock?
Asked 4 years ago by Ramon.
- Answer Just got in stock order it now
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QuestionIs this processor good for VR games? If not, which processors should I consider using?
Asked 4 years ago by VRConsumer.
- Answer Hello VRConsumer. Yes, the Intel® Core™ i5-10400 Processor does support Virtual Reality games. Please also note that we always encourage our customers to check with their VR hardware and software providers for more details on system requirements for best VR experience. You can find more information at: The Best PC for VR and Virtual Reality Ready Processors from Intel: https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/gaming/resources/vr-pc.html Thank you for choosing Intel!
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QuestionHow tall is the installed stock cooler? Trying to find an appropriate case. Thank you.
Asked 4 years ago by jb.
- Answer It not that big I don’t use it personally I use Dell fan so I can keep warranty!
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Intel - Core i5-10400 10th Generation 6-Core - 12-Thread - 2.9 GHz (4.3 GHz Turbo) Socket LGA1200 Locked Desktop Processor - Grey/Black/Gold

Q: QuestionDo all the new 10th gen processors come with cooling fans with thermal paste ?

Q: QuestionI don't know the specs of my current motherboard but it is running with an older core i5 CPU so does that mean it'll be compatible with this one?

Q: QuestionDoes it come with windows 10

Q: QuestionIs thermal paste required to connect the included cooling system to the CPU, or is the cooler already attached out of the box?

Q: QuestionI have an ASUS Prime B460-Plus system board and Corsair Vengenance LPX 16GB 3200 MHz coming next week and ASUS recommended the Intel i5 10400F processor. Best Buy has the Intel i5 10400 processor with graphics which cost less, so would this be better buy

Q: QuestionSo what is the cheapest motherboard for this cpu i am on a budget and I want a budget cpu for streaming and video editing and i cant seem to find one with a budget motherboard. Can you help no more than 220 please.

Q: Question360mm rad a good cpu cool for the core i5 if I turbo the cpu to 4.3 GHz.

Q: QuestionDoes the cpu include a cooler?

Q: QuestionIs this processor VR ready

Q: Questionwhat graphics card can this processor handle

Q: QuestionDose this CPU include intergrated graphics

Q: QuestionHi, I have a Dell Optiflex 9010 desktop with a 2nd gen i7 2600 processor. Everything else about this computer has been upgraded except the processor. I purchased this processor for pickup today but I"m not sure it is compatible with the motherboard?

Q: QuestionIs the cpu windows 11 upgradable?

Q: QuestionCould I install this processor to an HP All in One Desktop

Q: QuestionWould this CPU work with Cloud streaming by Geforce Now and live streaming by OBS just the cpu with the IGPU. Link and cheap cpu coolers and Motherboards.

Q: QuestionOk so is this cpu in high demand? And when i say high demand i mean it sells out in second?

Q: Questiondoes this cpu have Vt-x with EPT? checking online specifications there was a notation that some did? How would I know otherwise?

Q: QuestionWhen does the i5 restock?

Q: QuestionIs this processor good for VR games? If not, which processors should I consider using?

Q: QuestionHow tall is the installed stock cooler? Trying to find an appropriate case. Thank you.

QuestionDo all the new 10th gen processors come with cooling fans with thermal paste ?

QuestionI don't know the specs of my current motherboard but it is running with an older core i5 CPU so does that mean it'll be compatible with this one?

QuestionDoes it come with windows 10

QuestionIs thermal paste required to connect the included cooling system to the CPU, or is the cooler already attached out of the box?

QuestionI have an ASUS Prime B460-Plus system board and Corsair Vengenance LPX 16GB 3200 MHz coming next week and ASUS recommended the Intel i5 10400F processor. Best Buy has the Intel i5 10400 processor with graphics which cost less, so would this be better buy

QuestionSo what is the cheapest motherboard for this cpu i am on a budget and I want a budget cpu for streaming and video editing and i cant seem to find one with a budget motherboard. Can you help no more than 220 please.

Question360mm rad a good cpu cool for the core i5 if I turbo the cpu to 4.3 GHz.

QuestionDoes the cpu include a cooler?

QuestionIs this processor VR ready

Questionwhat graphics card can this processor handle

QuestionDose this CPU include intergrated graphics

QuestionHi, I have a Dell Optiflex 9010 desktop with a 2nd gen i7 2600 processor. Everything else about this computer has been upgraded except the processor. I purchased this processor for pickup today but I"m not sure it is compatible with the motherboard?

QuestionIs the cpu windows 11 upgradable?

QuestionCould I install this processor to an HP All in One Desktop

QuestionWould this CPU work with Cloud streaming by Geforce Now and live streaming by OBS just the cpu with the IGPU. Link and cheap cpu coolers and Motherboards.

QuestionOk so is this cpu in high demand? And when i say high demand i mean it sells out in second?

Questiondoes this cpu have Vt-x with EPT? checking online specifications there was a notation that some did? How would I know otherwise?

QuestionWhen does the i5 restock?

QuestionIs this processor good for VR games? If not, which processors should I consider using?

QuestionHow tall is the installed stock cooler? Trying to find an appropriate case. Thank you.