Yes, you can play both BF1 and W2 simultaneously.
Yes, you can play both BF1 and W2 simultaneously.
You're considering running both Battlefield 1 and Watch Dogs 2 on an Intel Core i3 4150. It might be worth upgrading for better performance, especially on the first game. The Watchdogs 2 Season Pass is priced at $20 more than its base version, so it's a good idea to check if the extra cost is justified given your location in SF. Overall, go all-in if you're serious about enjoying both titles!
A new motherboard is needed since many i5 models use a distinct chipset.
I tried the open beta on my laptop with an i7 5700hq and everything worked well.
Battlefield 1 is currently in disarray. Watch Dogs 2 looks stable, though.