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upgrade cpu or ram?

upgrade cpu or ram?

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Nienke_2002
Senior Member
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01-03-2023, 02:04 PM
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You're facing a tough choice with your old PC. With limited funds, it's smart to weigh options carefully. Upgrading to something like an i3 3220-3225 or adding 4GB RAM could boost performance, but you'll need to balance cost and benefits. Consider what tasks you run daily—gaming, office work, or light multitasking—to decide the best path forward.
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Nienke_2002
01-03-2023, 02:04 PM #1

You're facing a tough choice with your old PC. With limited funds, it's smart to weigh options carefully. Upgrading to something like an i3 3220-3225 or adding 4GB RAM could boost performance, but you'll need to balance cost and benefits. Consider what tasks you run daily—gaming, office work, or light multitasking—to decide the best path forward.

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COLIN20052012
Posting Freak
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01-03-2023, 08:59 PM
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The CPU matters, but it relies on how you use the system...
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COLIN20052012
01-03-2023, 08:59 PM #2

The CPU matters, but it relies on how you use the system...

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kkmac12
Junior Member
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01-05-2023, 04:54 AM
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I don't believe two threads at 300 MHz will have a major impact over simply adding more RAM. I’d prefer RAM instead. Do you have any references for those older components, or are you planning to replace them? With an Ivy bride, new parts will likely cost a lot of money.
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kkmac12
01-05-2023, 04:54 AM #3

I don't believe two threads at 300 MHz will have a major impact over simply adding more RAM. I’d prefer RAM instead. Do you have any references for those older components, or are you planning to replace them? With an Ivy bride, new parts will likely cost a lot of money.

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101Magic
Junior Member
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01-05-2023, 10:52 AM
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The i3 represents a significant advancement compared to the underperforming Sandy Bridge Pentium.
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101Magic
01-05-2023, 10:52 AM #4

The i3 represents a significant advancement compared to the underperforming Sandy Bridge Pentium.

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LeCuriousFox
Member
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01-11-2023, 12:31 AM
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When you're just browsing, 4 gigabytes should be sufficient.
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LeCuriousFox
01-11-2023, 12:31 AM #5

When you're just browsing, 4 gigabytes should be sufficient.

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GoldenPixels
Junior Member
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01-11-2023, 01:28 AM
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You want to enjoy CSGO and Gameloop PubPG Mobile.
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GoldenPixels
01-11-2023, 01:28 AM #6

You want to enjoy CSGO and Gameloop PubPG Mobile.

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cally1900
Member
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01-11-2023, 02:32 AM
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Run Go for Gameloop on Mobile
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cally1900
01-11-2023, 02:32 AM #7

Run Go for Gameloop on Mobile

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puppygirl2015
Junior Member
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01-13-2023, 03:27 PM
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You want to enjoy CSGO and Gameloop PubPG Mobile.
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puppygirl2015
01-13-2023, 03:27 PM #8

You want to enjoy CSGO and Gameloop PubPG Mobile.