We've just posted our review of the latest bottom of the range Intel processor, the Celeron 1.8GHz. In the mean time we have also reviewed an Intel motherboard using the i845G chipset; the D845GBV. Be sure to read the review and check out the Celeron 1.8GHz and Intel i845G embedded 3D graphics controller benchmarks! Below is a snippet from the review:

Intel, the Santa Clara CPU giant, has finally decided to develop a cheap version of its flagship processor the Pentium 4, aimed at the value desktop market. It’s no surprise to see this brand new affordable processor marketed under the Celeron name. Clocked at 1.8 GHz the latest Intel Celeron processor is built around the NetBurst core of the Pentium 4 Willamette. This entry level processor should help Intel regain some market share into the lucrative value desktop computer market while cranking up performance over previous solutions.

In the meantime Intel has also introduced a brand new integrated chipset the i845G. This new chipset includes, among other things, support for USB 2.0, a descent 3D graphics solution and the support for the 533 MHz front side bus. Motherboards built around the i845G chipset are probably the best platforms for integrators that want to mount low cost but powerful computers with average 3D performance. In this review we’ll also take a look at the Intel D845GBV motherboard we’ve been sent.