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    What is the cheapest processor anyone here can reccomend for a work PC?

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    • Mike Ralston
      Mike Ralston last edited by

      Socket isn't a concern, but TDP below 100 watts would be good.

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      • scottalanmiller
        scottalanmiller last edited by

        Really depends on the use case. Intel Atom are super super cheap. As are many embedded options.

        If you want a certain level of functionality, AMD APU are quite cheap.

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        • Mike Ralston
          Mike Ralston last edited by

          I'm looking at the Intel Pentium G3420, is that alright for some light multitasking and a lot of documents?

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          • scottalanmiller
            scottalanmiller @Mike Ralston last edited by

            @Mike-Ralston basically everything is good enough for that today.

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            • ?
              A Former User last edited by

              Yeah, I recommend just getting refurbished computers for most all offices these days.

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              • Mike Ralston
                Mike Ralston last edited by

                How about some higher end work loads?

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                • scottalanmiller
                  scottalanmiller @Mike Ralston last edited by

                  @Mike-Ralston said:

                  How about some higher end work loads?

                  Examples?

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                  • Mike Ralston
                    Mike Ralston last edited by

                    What would you recommend for an employee that's doing Level 1 and Level 2 tech work?

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                    • Nic
                      Nic last edited by

                      Pentium II - for that really annoying user 🙂

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                      • P
                        Pol last edited by

                        Here in the Philippines, Pentium IV is still gaining popularity hahaha! LOL! But it's true.

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                        • scottalanmiller
                          scottalanmiller @Pol last edited by

                          @pol.darreljade said:

                          Here in the Philippines, Pentium IV is still gaining popularity hahaha! LOL! But it's true.

                          That's just crazy.

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                          • scottalanmiller
                            scottalanmiller @Mike Ralston last edited by

                            @Mike-Ralston said:

                            What would you recommend for an employee that's doing Level 1 and Level 2 tech work?

                            Really depends, if everything is old style apps an Atom would actually work fine. If all web apps, you need slightly more power as JavaScript in the browser is not the fastest, most responsive thing. RDP uses extremely few resources on the client end. Some VPNs need a little more oomph.

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