Would it still be fine to use old gen processors for basic office use?

[Keplerrrrr]

like some 2nd or 3rd gen?

 

[Corwin65]

If they meet the needs absolutely.

 

[Rdslw]

Yes, buy used for cheap as dirt. They still can run MOST tasks fine, just go for strongest in 2-3'rd gen line and you will have fine office machine.

 

[dextermat]

For most basic usage 2nd-3rd gen will work fine for browsing internet and medium quality gaming.

 

[jeffredo]

We've been using locked Sandy Bridge processors in our office for years. We used to upgrade regularly but the incremental speed bumps after Sandy Bridge weren't enough to justify upgrading beyond that. They can handle basic office tasks such as word processing, spreadsheets and accounting software as good as current gen. Basically, until a motherboard fails we don't get a new PC.