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Yes, a 3200G card should support daily USSSage usage in 2021 without gaming interference.

Yes, a 3200G card should support daily USSSage usage in 2021 without gaming interference.

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saburo
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10-22-2016, 08:24 AM
#1
Looking at what you're considering for mid-2021, the product seems to fit well with current trends.
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saburo
10-22-2016, 08:24 AM #1

Looking at what you're considering for mid-2021, the product seems to fit well with current trends.

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Zed_Zip_
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10-26-2016, 03:36 AM
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For simple tasks only, purchasing a used office computer could be more economical right now. A refurbished model would cover basic needs like web browsing without the need for future upgrades.
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Zed_Zip_
10-26-2016, 03:36 AM #2

For simple tasks only, purchasing a used office computer could be more economical right now. A refurbished model would cover basic needs like web browsing without the need for future upgrades.

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FlyingPander
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10-27-2016, 05:55 AM
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Certainly. You can also opt for the lower-end Athlon 3000g (2 cores). It performs well for everyday tasks such as non-gaming and productivity work. Light gaming like PUGB/fortnite is possible with it. Browsing and office activities require fewer cores, so 4 cores should suffice for the next four years. Ensure you have sufficient RAM (2x4GB) and a solid-state drive. With the AMD platform, you can easily upgrade the CPU to 16 cores whenever desired. Make sure your motherboard is an A520 or B550.
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FlyingPander
10-27-2016, 05:55 AM #3

Certainly. You can also opt for the lower-end Athlon 3000g (2 cores). It performs well for everyday tasks such as non-gaming and productivity work. Light gaming like PUGB/fortnite is possible with it. Browsing and office activities require fewer cores, so 4 cores should suffice for the next four years. Ensure you have sufficient RAM (2x4GB) and a solid-state drive. With the AMD platform, you can easily upgrade the CPU to 16 cores whenever desired. Make sure your motherboard is an A520 or B550.

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Mikayuu_
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10-27-2016, 02:51 PM
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I rely on my 2200G for browsing the web, watching YouTube, and playing light games. The power is more than sufficient. As @SupaKomputa mentioned, you can even run on a 2-core Athlon. Most laptops still have 2-core CPUs and people are fine with them. My main machine uses an old-core i5 4670K and handles a reasonable selection of titles without problems, though it really struggles with heavy tasks like encoding, rendering, and streaming.
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Mikayuu_
10-27-2016, 02:51 PM #4

I rely on my 2200G for browsing the web, watching YouTube, and playing light games. The power is more than sufficient. As @SupaKomputa mentioned, you can even run on a 2-core Athlon. Most laptops still have 2-core CPUs and people are fine with them. My main machine uses an old-core i5 4670K and handles a reasonable selection of titles without problems, though it really struggles with heavy tasks like encoding, rendering, and streaming.

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FairyGirl21
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10-27-2016, 08:26 PM
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You need to revisit the recommendations around mid-2021, not six months ahead. It should cover most basic needs, but better deals might appear sooner.
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FairyGirl21
10-27-2016, 08:26 PM #5

You need to revisit the recommendations around mid-2021, not six months ahead. It should cover most basic needs, but better deals might appear sooner.

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pipstick2004
Junior Member
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10-30-2016, 07:49 AM
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Yes there's not much improvement in the browsing / office programs other than hogging more memories. Memories are cheap, you can upgrade anytime. The CPU utilization seems stagnated for a long time now, you can still use a core 2 duo machine just fine with a memory and ssd upgrade. Like previously mentioned, you can also buy a decommisioned office pc with an old i3 / i5 2nd to 4th gen for under $150. There won't be any difference 6 months later. New chips probably may appear, but 3200g is still going to be a good buy even then.
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pipstick2004
10-30-2016, 07:49 AM #6

Yes there's not much improvement in the browsing / office programs other than hogging more memories. Memories are cheap, you can upgrade anytime. The CPU utilization seems stagnated for a long time now, you can still use a core 2 duo machine just fine with a memory and ssd upgrade. Like previously mentioned, you can also buy a decommisioned office pc with an old i3 / i5 2nd to 4th gen for under $150. There won't be any difference 6 months later. New chips probably may appear, but 3200g is still going to be a good buy even then.

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Crystal_Topaz
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10-31-2016, 01:20 PM
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Simple, my old 3770 runs slower than a 3200G and handles everything without effort. Rather than the 3200G, I’d look at a 3100—it’s 4c/8t for $100. EDIT: don’t worry about it, the 3200G includes built-in graphics, which is better for an internet device.
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Crystal_Topaz
10-31-2016, 01:20 PM #7

Simple, my old 3770 runs slower than a 3200G and handles everything without effort. Rather than the 3200G, I’d look at a 3100—it’s 4c/8t for $100. EDIT: don’t worry about it, the 3200G includes built-in graphics, which is better for an internet device.

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agarmor
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11-01-2016, 07:17 PM
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I also have two 2500 systems, but if something fails, it’s pointless to try fixing them—it’s just too outdated to bother.
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agarmor
11-01-2016, 07:17 PM #8

I also have two 2500 systems, but if something fails, it’s pointless to try fixing them—it’s just too outdated to bother.