Published: October 2023 Hardware Focus: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160 (Conroe Core) Operating Systems: Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7 (32-bit & 64-bit) Introduction: Understanding Your Legacy Hardware The Intel Pentium Dual-Core E2160 is a legendary processor from Intel’s 2007–2008 era. Based on the 65nm Conroe architecture (a cut-down version of the Core 2 Duo), this CPU powered millions of budget desktop PCs, including models from Dell, HP, Lenovo, and Acer.