01002920 Distinguished Jun 30, 2013 86 0 18,640 Aug 31, 2018 #1 A friend wants to buy a new PC, spending on a newer i3 8100 cost more or less the same as buying a used i5 3450. What would be a good investment?
A friend wants to buy a new PC, spending on a newer i3 8100 cost more or less the same as buying a used i5 3450. What would be a good investment?
Solution jimmysmitty Aug 31, 2018 i3 8100 would be better. It is also a quad core but higher clock than the i5. Plus newer feature support etc. https://ark.intel.com/compare/65511,126688
i3 8100 would be better. It is also a quad core but higher clock than the i5. Plus newer feature support etc. https://ark.intel.com/compare/65511,126688
jimmysmitty Champion Oct 5, 2007 21,605 599 59,140 Aug 31, 2018 Solution #2 i3 8100 would be better. It is also a quad core but higher clock than the i5. Plus newer feature support etc. https://ark.intel.com/compare/65511,126688 Upvote 0 Downvote Solution
i3 8100 would be better. It is also a quad core but higher clock than the i5. Plus newer feature support etc. https://ark.intel.com/compare/65511,126688
dextermat Splendid Sep 21, 2007 4,957 0 24,960 Aug 31, 2018 #3 Hi, To better help you : 1- what budget 2- what use of computer 3- what games will be played 4- what gpu will be used. Upvote 0 Downvote
Hi, To better help you : 1- what budget 2- what use of computer 3- what games will be played 4- what gpu will be used.
E ElectrO_90 Splendid Apr 17, 2007 5,111 451 27,140 Aug 31, 2018 #4 newer = new motherboard, ddr4 ram, old cpu won't fit in new gear, so there is no upgrade path i3-8100 will give him upgrade if he wants it in the future. Upvote 0 Downvote
newer = new motherboard, ddr4 ram, old cpu won't fit in new gear, so there is no upgrade path i3-8100 will give him upgrade if he wants it in the future.
D dontlistentome Glorious Sep 5, 2016 5,979 19 43,415 Aug 31, 2018 #5 If it's a purchase of everything, get the i3 8100. The only reason to go with an older i5 system is because you can't afford the newer tech. Upvote 0 Downvote
If it's a purchase of everything, get the i3 8100. The only reason to go with an older i5 system is because you can't afford the newer tech.