In the market for a new desktop. The old desktop is finally crumbling after 13 years.
Here's the planned config for assembled PC. No gaming. Nothing fancy. Just everyday use.
i3 - 3-5 gen - 3000
MoBo - 3500
Ram 4gb - 2500
SSD 240gb - 3500
Power supply -2000
Cabinet - 2000
Dont need keyboard and mouse.
Planning to buy a 22in screen on sale on Amazon for ~6500
Total about 23k.
Any advice?
Depends on which OS you are going for but imho 4GB is too less. Browsers these days hog a lot more and so does windows esp 10.
8GB is ok.
Also, AMD CPUs are better priced for the same Intel spec, esp the newer Ryzen ones. For a desktop, AMD anyday over Intel.
Just remember, AMD Chips are two types: CPU and APU. So don't be surprised if you select a CPU and then have to buy a cheap Graphics Card ( this is a must, MoBo display output port wont work )
3200 - 3400 series with [4core/4 thread minimum] or [4core/8thread preferred] range is ok.
AMD chips with 'g' are APUs