Advice needed on configuration for a new desktop

Jimmy28 · Jan 13, 2016

Hi guys. I am planning to assemble a desktop for my dad and could you use help with the components.

The purpose of the computer is daily productivity work and web browsing. No hardcore gaming.

I was looking to make one with Intel core i5. Would you recommend that or should I go for an i3. What other components should I get ? Can someone please post a configuration. I am looking to run Windows 8.1 or 10. Also, would you recommend a 256 gb ssd or a combination of ssd and hdd.

Thanks for all the help.

chilly2468 · Jan 13, 2016

For the long term I would recommend the i5. The i5 should remain a decent browsing/work cpu for much longer than the i3. That being said I don't know if your dad will need the speed of an ssd for browsing and more simple work related tasks.

Jimmy28 · Jan 13, 2016

Thanks Chilly2468. I am leaning towards SSD more for long term reliability than speed. I have heard SSD lasts longer and is more reliable. Is that true ?

chilly2468 · Jan 13, 2016

Jimmy28 :

Most of the time yes. ssd's usually last longer and are more reliable because they have no moving parts. Eventually an ssd is going to fail because they have a certain limit of data they can transfer. However, I wouldn't worry about this because on modern drives that lifespan is pretty long.

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