Low end new computer > high end old computer ?

[VirtualLarry]

Core i3 Haswell w/ SSD >> top of the line Core 2 Duo w/ HDD

But a Haswell i3 is hardly "low end". I would call that mid-high end.

 

[AdamK47]

What's a low end computer? I'm not familiar with them.

 

[crashtech]

But a Haswell i3 is hardly "low end". I would call that mid-high end.

I'd call the "real" low end desktop in the Celeron G1820 range, myself, too bad manufacturers don't feel the same way.

 

[HeXen]

Outside of gaming I don't need much so long as any of the newer OS's can work on it.

 

[Humpy]

My wife bought one of those i3 NUC's that fits a 2.5" SSD.

I still use a Pentium Dual core E6300 with an SSD.

I can't tell a bit of difference between the two. Video streaming, facebook, picture storage, etc. all works good on both. I like the small size of the NUC and how it gets rid of the ridiculous sized computer case and bundles of wires.

 

[Scarpozzi]

I'd take the one under warranty.

 

[MongGrel]

Well just dropped a X5680 in this old X58 a few days ago so I'll vote high end old one.

Scored one for $150 bucks last week.

Last upgrade it's going to see more or less, but I guess even in the future it wouldn't be a lower end rebuild anyways.

 

[crashtech]

X5680 isn't even 5 years old yet, and you'd be hard pressed to find one in a retail high-end desktop. Maybe a few workstations.

 

[Mai72]

I picked low end new computer because new is always better.

Are we talking an i3 at least?

 

[MongGrel]

X5680 isn't even 5 years old yet, and you'd be hard pressed to find one in a retail high-end desktop. Maybe a few workstations.

I thought 5 years was old these days

 

[crashtech]

I thought 5 years was old these days

Maybe, which is why the OP is kind of pointless. No definitions.

 

[cronos]

I'd call the "real" low end desktop in the Celeron G1820 range, myself, too bad manufacturers don't feel the same way.

But a Haswell i3 is hardly "low end". I would call that mid-high end.

Yeah I guess we'll have to define what a low end first :\

 

[Captante]

Considering how well my backup AMD 6400+ X2/Nforce 590 system still does in most tasks (and most games with a 550ti @ medium settings) I'd say its entirely possible the old machine is better.

But without the exact specs of both systems in question its a shot in the dark guess.

 

[ImpulsE69]

Isn't todays low end yesterdays high end? Question is a paradox. Does..not...compute...000010010100100101010

 

[Maximilian]

I dont know

Hit me with specs bastard! I cant answer this without specs D:

 

[ImpulsE69]

What's a low end computer? I'm not familiar with them.

Right? I'm on a 2 month lease program. Bleeding edge shipped to my door for only $2 a month! Next week my new Pentium 3 is supposed to be here!!! I can't wait!

 

[GoodEnough]

To clarify, high end old computer from 2010 ...

 

[GoodEnough]

If games are out, the older machine would win every time. A difference in memory or processor won't matter that much compared to the quality of the display, keyboard, or mouse. It's mostly about the display for me, being able to keep several windows visible for reference helps a lot, and you can't do that on a fucking 1366x768 display. I still can't believe new machines are being sold with that resolution in 2014.

You want 1280x800, correct?

 

[GoodEnough]

Ok, here is a concrete hypothetical with laptops.

A) 2010 Lenovo x201 or x220 for about $200-$350
B) 2014 new Dell entry level laptop for $350

Which would you prefer?

 

[crashtech]

Still there is a lack of specificity, but given the price of the new Dell it is very likely a POS. I roll the dice and pick the Lenovo. Never have gone wrong with older Thinkpads.

 

[Maximilian]

To clarify, high end old computer from 2010 ...

Heres specs that I believe fit:

Old 2010 high end:

i7 920 // 4 cores 8 thread, socket 1366, 130w TDP
Radeon 5870 1GB
6GB DDR3

New low end:

Celeron G1820 // 2 cores 2 threads socket 1150, 53w TDP
Intel HD Graphics // built into the CPU
4GB DDR3


Id take the old high end, because I game. If I didnt game at all.... yeah probably the new low end.

 

[crashtech]

I think Nehalem sort of marks the cut-off right now in a lot of ways. There are some who still maintain a C2Q can hold its own, and maybe so, but even the very fastest ones are not quite a match for one of the faster Haswell i3s.

 

[MongGrel]

I think Nehalem sort of marks the cut-off right now in a lot of ways. There are some who still maintain a C2Q can hold its own, and maybe so, but even the very fastest ones are not quite a match for one of the faster Haswell i3s.

This.

As you can upgrade many of them to Gulftown/Westmere EP with an X5650 even.

I have one haven't transferred to another yet I guess.

Have an L5639 I ought to sell too I guess atm, the wife still uses one of my old Q9650 rigs and seems to not want to upgrade for some reason.

She likes it I guess.

 

[GoodEnough]

Isn't todays low end yesterdays high end? Question is a paradox. Does..not...compute...000010010100100101010

Would you rather have a brand new $350 laptop,
or a 4 year old used laptop what was $1200 new ?

Also, I think you mean "yesterday's high end is today's low end"

 

[crashtech]

Are you deliberately being vague? Numerous members have told you that the question is unanswerable without specifics, yet you persist.