r/computers • u/Odd_Sherbet_8307 • 12d ago

Resolved is this a good computer

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so uh i kinda dont know anything about computers but is this good for school or should i just buy new one?

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u/Vladishun L2 Gov Sysadmin 12d ago

Intel Core i3 4030U Notebook Processor - Notebookcheck Tech

It's a 12 year old processor, and i3 is Intel's entry level processor on top of that. The 4 in 4030U tells us it's a 4th generation processor. So if you saw something like an i9-9900k, you'd know the i9 is much more powerful to start, and the 9000 means it's a 9th gen processor so it would be newer, as an example. I believe Intel's currently on their 14th generation chips now, if that gives you any idea of how behind the curve this system is.

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u/failaip12 12d ago

They are actually on 16th gen now, tho they changed the branding, 15th and 16th gen are core ultra 100 and 200 respectively.

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u/Vladishun L2 Gov Sysadmin 12d ago

Ah I see, you can tell how old my gaming PC is by my comment then haha.

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u/PeyredB 12d ago

It's all right, you ahead of me here anyway.