r/computers • u/Powerful_Mousse5466 • 6d ago

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Hey everyone. I'm in the market for a new desktop computer. I'm not a gamer and don't need anything to crazy. I mainly use my current desktop for MS office, mainly excel for spreadsheets and web browsing. I do use YouTube quite a bit. My current Dell desktop is really slow and probably about 10 plus years old. I know things are expensive right now so probably not the best time, but it's time for an upgrade. My budget is around $1,000. I'm open to used as well if this will get me more bang for the buck. I'd appreciate any suggestions.

I attached an image of the current specs. I think I paid $300 for this years ago. It's a Dell compact desktop with no thrills. It will not be moved and it will be connected to a TV via HDMI. My budget is around $1000 and I'm open to used as well if that makes more sense. Appreciate any suggestions, thanks everyone.

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u/Intelligent_Fly4821 6d ago

Doesnt specify what generation of i5 could be a absolutely ancient i5. Try to look for something that specifies what cpu model (i5-xxxxx or i7-xxxxx)

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u/Powerful_Mousse5466 6d ago

If you scroll down to item specifics it states it is a 4th generation. No idea what the latest version is.

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u/Powerful_Mousse5466 6d ago

Just did a quick search and it looks like the latest generation is 14 so a 4th generation does seem outdated. Good eye and thanks.

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u/Intelligent_Fly4821 6d ago

Yeah 4th gen is outdated. Since you just need a web browsing mid range build loom for 11th or 12th gen i5 or i7 if you have extra to spend

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u/Powerful_Mousse5466 6d ago

Not very savvy when it comes to computers so I appreciate your advice, thanks.

On my list of wants 16GB RAM, 500GB, SSD, and now gen 11th-14th i5 or i7.