Do I even need an all-in-one PC with artificial intelligence?
Do I even need an all-in-one PC with artificial intelligence?
hi there. the cheapest core ultra model is 245k and costs about 300 dollars. on the other hand, a basic wifi mobo like an b860 can be found for around 180 dollars. However, you might find a 14400+h610ma combo for just 130 plus another 88 dollars. Even if you get a decent b660 without wifi, it's probably worth it. I'm asking myself: is it logical to choose the first option? What do i miss without 15th gen ai technology? Does it really matter? All i do is play casual games a few times a year plus run normal windows stuff too. Also, where can i find ultra 3 with 205 model? No news regarding cpu mentioned anywhere else.
You talk about games? What specs are we checking out here? I just play some casual titles a few times a year plus regular stuff that runs on your normal computer. You build something that fits what YOU actually need, not all the fancy promises on big billboards with top-of-the-line parts inside. To be fair though, you don't need expensive gear to play games.
I like playing games like CS2 or Dota 2. The most recent one I bought is Hogwarts Legacy and Red Dead Redemption 2. My screen is a 4K monitor, but in the games I mostly use FHD instead of 4K because that makes things look better without using too much power. For some stuff I do set it to 4K with an option called fsr+Fg just to make sure everything looks clear.
I run RCPS3 on my computer. I also have a lot of RAM, specifically 16GB or sometimes even 32GB that are fast at 3200MHz (which means 2 sticks of 8GB each). If someone buys an Intel 15th Gen processor, they should probably get new RAM because the old ones won't work well with those new CPUs.
I tried searching online about how AI works in everyday life and got mixed answers. Everyone says it helps your CPU and GPU run faster, but I'm not sure if that means better things for me. Do you know where to find an "ultra 3" or something like that? I didn't see any news about a new CPU named ultra 3 just yet.
I am pretty sure Intel won't bother with low-end Arrow Lake since they aren't selling well yet. There are rumors of an Arrow Lake refresh, but only for high-performance chips that gamers might need. I probably will build my PC around a Ryzen 7600 or 7700X right now. If Intel starts putting AI into games using the graphics card instead of a dedicated chip called NPU, then I don't think about it much either. You can run lots of AI tools on your GPU today, or just use online services. Unless you really need that kind of AI experience right this second, I won't worry too much. Just wait a few years and things will get better for local AI or online apps.
I have never heard of a Core Ultra i3 before. The cheapest Ultra I see on sale is the Ultra 5 at $246 from Newegg. A single-core speed is just like what you get with the 14600K or the 14700K. The 14600K costs around $215 here, while the 14700K goes up to about $345.
CPU: Intel Core i5-14600K (3.5 GHz) with 14 cores for $208 at Amazon. CPU Cooler: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE which moves air well enough to keep things cool, costing $35.90 at Amazon. Motherboard: NZXT N7 Z790 board that fits the new socket and costs $119.99 from NZXT. Memory: Patriot Viper Venom with 32 GB (two sticks) of DDR5-6400 speed, priced at $74.99 on Newegg. Storage: Crucial T500 with 2 TB of fast NVMe SSD storage, available for $129.99 at Amazon. Adding all these up brings the total cost to $568.87. The prices here include shipping, taxes, and any discounts that came down. This whole list was made by PCPartPicker back on April 7th, 2025.
thanks, that was very helpful. yeah, I considered AMD as well... maybe a Ryzn 5 8400 or an 8500. i should check the prices for those. at least am5 isn't dead like it used to be in 2017.
i usually choose something under $200 for the cpu. i don't really need a lot of power or do much gaming. right now, i'm using an intel 6100 for my build. since it's just a dual core and has some compatibility issues with windows 11, i thought it was time to switch things up. if someone asks how i play Hogwarts Legacy, i mean my gaming style.
This setup looks cool, but I already bought some pieces like a good fan, a solid power supply, and two fast SSDs. Right now, I think it's best to go back to using AMD because AI isn't really helping me much right now.
8400 and 8500 are the same generation as the 7000 series, both using Zen 4 technology. These chips have an APU built-in, which means they come without dedicated graphics cards, but they still face the same limits. You can only use eight PCIe lanes for extra graphics support, which is fine if you stick to lower-end GPUs that don't need more than that. This gives up some flexibility and expandability, though it does give you a potential onboard graphics solution that's okay. Most regular 7000 series CPUs have a small graphics adapter with only two cores. That setup isn't good enough for most desktop games or tasks.