Dell i3847-5387BK or HP Pavilion 500 Desktop PC

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The dell would be the faster computer. Gaming would possibly swing the other way, but since your not gaming, this isn't a problem. Even though the Intel cpu has a lower clock speed than the AMD, it still is the faster chip of the two based on the architecture, probably use a little less power to operate too. The other specs look pretty much the same. In reality though, both would work fine for what your planning on using it for so it's up to you whether you want to spend the extra $ on the Dell.
The dell would be the faster computer. Gaming would possibly swing the other way, but since your not gaming, this isn't a problem. Even though the Intel cpu has a lower clock speed than the AMD, it still is the faster chip of the two based on the architecture, probably use a little less power to operate too. The other specs look pretty much the same. In reality though, both would work fine for what your planning on using it for so it's up to you whether you want to spend the extra $ on the Dell.
 
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