Which system should I get?

[Drea312]

I'm looking to get a new computer. I've got it down to two systems. I will be using it to browse the web and I'm not a hardcore gamer. Which system should I get? I like the idea of the bigger processor but is the first system really better then the second?

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103412

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16883103788

 

[Sleepingforest]

The more expensive one is definitely stronger, but you can get better options from the Dell Outlet. A similar computer to the first one (2nd generation i3 processor, 6GB RAM, 1TB HDD) runs only $380 the last time I checked.

 

[Eureka]

For the price of the first system, I'd get a laptop. Newegg has this one on sale right now:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Produc...4312468&cm_sp=

Much better than the systems listed above, with a HD4000 IGP in case you want to play some basic games. And since it's a laptop, you can take it with you, or you can just leave it plugged in (take out the battery) and use it like a desktop. Basic keyboard and mouse from amazon will set you back maybe $15-20.

 

[Sleepingforest]

I'm not sure that's actually better considering it's a mobile i5 (so it actually has 2 cores) clocked lower than the i3 in the more expensive desktop he listed, plus it has less RAM.

 

[Eureka]

I'm not sure that's actually better considering it's a mobile i5 (so it actually has 2 cores) clocked lower than the i3 in the more expensive desktop he listed, plus it has less RAM.

Ah you're right, I forgot that the mobile i5s are dual-core. Either way, it should be comparable, it's newer tech and it has a HD4000 as opposed to the HD2000 in the desktop.

 

[Sleepingforest]

That's true. If you want to do any light gaming, the HD 4000 iGPU (or AMD A10) is the way to go for cheap.