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6th generation Intel chips may not be ideal for web browsing due to performance limitations.

6th generation Intel chips may not be ideal for web browsing due to performance limitations.

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Silvinha10
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07-24-2016, 05:20 PM
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My mom's old laptop is no longer working, so I'm looking to buy a used small form factor Dell OptiPlex. I'm considering models from the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation Intel budget lines, with shipping around $150. Would you think the 6th generation Intel would be sufficient for about four years of her web use? Also, keep in mind that some 6th generation OptiPlex units use DDR3 memory, which isn't a problem for me since I have some experience with it.
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Silvinha10
07-24-2016, 05:20 PM #1

My mom's old laptop is no longer working, so I'm looking to buy a used small form factor Dell OptiPlex. I'm considering models from the 6th, 7th, 8th, and 9th generation Intel budget lines, with shipping around $150. Would you think the 6th generation Intel would be sufficient for about four years of her web use? Also, keep in mind that some 6th generation OptiPlex units use DDR3 memory, which isn't a problem for me since I have some experience with it.

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softhorsesrock
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07-26-2016, 01:20 PM
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They’re running an i3 4130 without any problems, so upgrading to a newer processor would be perfectly acceptable.
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softhorsesrock
07-26-2016, 01:20 PM #2

They’re running an i3 4130 without any problems, so upgrading to a newer processor would be perfectly acceptable.

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7000Henry
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08-01-2016, 02:56 AM
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You're running a 6600K model from 2015 on Windows 11, and it works well for web browsing. I don't think this situation will shift significantly over the next few years.
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7000Henry
08-01-2016, 02:56 AM #3

You're running a 6600K model from 2015 on Windows 11, and it works well for web browsing. I don't think this situation will shift significantly over the next few years.

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Mikkel38
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08-01-2016, 08:49 AM
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I ran a 6th generation unit and adjusted it using Windows before selling it. Everything functioned perfectly. The 4460 model I retrieved from a bin earlier also performed well. The main concern might be Chrome consuming too much memory.
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08-01-2016, 08:49 AM #4

I ran a 6th generation unit and adjusted it using Windows before selling it. Everything functioned perfectly. The 4460 model I retrieved from a bin earlier also performed well. The main concern might be Chrome consuming too much memory.

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08-17-2016, 06:38 AM
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Everyone seems to agree it's okay. Boosting the RAM would be beneficial for systems with 8GB or less. Switching to Linux could also improve performance, though sharing a Linux setup with friends can be risky.
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08-17-2016, 06:38 AM #5

Everyone seems to agree it's okay. Boosting the RAM would be beneficial for systems with 8GB or less. Switching to Linux could also improve performance, though sharing a Linux setup with friends can be risky.

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08-22-2016, 02:35 AM
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I reside in Asia now, and all computers I receive are at least ten years old. The biggest challenge is making them release the windows—11 won’t work and 10 is no longer available. However, the hardware itself remains unaffected.
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08-22-2016, 02:35 AM #6

I reside in Asia now, and all computers I receive are at least ten years old. The biggest challenge is making them release the windows—11 won’t work and 10 is no longer available. However, the hardware itself remains unaffected.

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08-22-2016, 04:35 AM
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how much ram do you have installed
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Spiel99
08-22-2016, 04:35 AM #7

how much ram do you have installed

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Lucass123
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08-29-2016, 11:26 AM
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8 gig should be sufficient for simple browsing. For tasks like gaming or video editing, you'll need 16 gig. On older systems, 4 gig is typical, so aim for about twice that—roughly 2*4—as a good practice, rather than just adding one more to eight. (4 gig are more affordable!)
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08-29-2016, 11:26 AM #8

8 gig should be sufficient for simple browsing. For tasks like gaming or video editing, you'll need 16 gig. On older systems, 4 gig is typical, so aim for about twice that—roughly 2*4—as a good practice, rather than just adding one more to eight. (4 gig are more affordable!)

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08-30-2016, 12:38 AM
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8 gigs.
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Zerstouerneun
08-30-2016, 12:38 AM #9

8 gigs.

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09-11-2016, 04:22 PM
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Also clarify whether you're referring to i3, i5, or i7. An i3 6th gen might be just okay if your tolerance for performance is low. I replaced an i3 6100 a while back because it didn’t meet my requirements. An i7 would handle basic work fine. For most simple jobs, 8GB plus an SSD is enough. 16GB would help with multitasking. Be aware that many browser tabs and updates can use resources occasionally—this tends to be noticeable on older systems.
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09-11-2016, 04:22 PM #10

Also clarify whether you're referring to i3, i5, or i7. An i3 6th gen might be just okay if your tolerance for performance is low. I replaced an i3 6100 a while back because it didn’t meet my requirements. An i7 would handle basic work fine. For most simple jobs, 8GB plus an SSD is enough. 16GB would help with multitasking. Be aware that many browser tabs and updates can use resources occasionally—this tends to be noticeable on older systems.

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