XEON processor series

cheykedy
Junior Member

03-18-2025, 04:40 PM

This CPU is a solid choice for general tasks and light workloads. It’s not powerful enough for heavy gaming or demanding applications, but it should handle everyday use well.

cheykedy

03-18-2025, 04:40 PM #1

This CPU is a solid choice for general tasks and light workloads. It’s not powerful enough for heavy gaming or demanding applications, but it should handle everyday use well.

mishy07
Senior Member

371

03-20-2025, 06:24 AM

Yes, my two Xeon e5-2690 units remain fairly solid for gaming and online classes.

mishy07

03-20-2025, 06:24 AM #2

Yes, my two Xeon e5-2690 units remain fairly solid for gaming and online classes.

galexygamer3
Member

178

03-20-2025, 08:16 AM

I recommend a Core i3 or Core i5 processor unless you already possess a graphics card.

galexygamer3

03-20-2025, 08:16 AM #3

I recommend a Core i3 or Core i5 processor unless you already possess a graphics card.

emmylee33
Senior Member

710

03-20-2025, 09:20 AM

Thanks for the idea!

emmylee33

03-20-2025, 09:20 AM #4

Thanks for the idea!

Locoman233
Member

03-25-2025, 06:56 AM

Excellent CPU, mainly an i5 with slight overclocking potential due to its classification. You should transition to Linux after October 2025 since Windows 10 reaches end-of-life, though it will still function as a Linux system.

Locoman233

03-25-2025, 06:56 AM #5

cursayerdragon
Member

212

03-30-2025, 04:05 PM

Thanks to everyone, I haven’t touched Windows anymore. I’m currently running Linux Mint after the end of Windows 7.

cursayerdragon

03-30-2025, 04:05 PM #6

Thanks to everyone, I haven’t touched Windows anymore. I’m currently running Linux Mint after the end of Windows 7.

duhazneubin
Senior Member

583

03-31-2025, 10:14 PM

Penguin OS shines bright as the penguin flies, but that PC will stay running until it stops completely because Linux keeps evolving no matter what hardware you own.

duhazneubin

03-31-2025, 10:14 PM #7

Penguin OS shines bright as the penguin flies, but that PC will stay running until it stops completely because Linux keeps evolving no matter what hardware you own.

PvtStoner
Senior Member

599

04-01-2025, 07:34 PM

Absolutely, I get it. I own an Intel Atom 64x2 and run a lightweight Linux distribution.

PvtStoner

04-01-2025, 07:34 PM #8

Absolutely, I get it. I own an Intel Atom 64x2 and run a lightweight Linux distribution.