re: Need a new desktop

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how much of a difference would it be going to an i7 and do you think its worth it?

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With the tasks you outlined, you won't see much benefit with going to an i7. I installed an i7 in my newest build, but I probably didn't need it and my tasks are much more demanding on the CPU.

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also, 8GB of RAM, thats it? i was looking at at least 12, preferably 16. do you think thats enough?

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I went with 16GB in this build, but again, you probably don't need that. I typically have several browser tabs, text editors, spreadsheets, PowerPoints, etc. open at once. If you aren't using this as your main work computer, stick to 8GB.

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also, since you didnt recommend a graphics card, where is a good place to start? i have an older version of a flight simulator i use to like to play but it got too choppy and i had to turn down the graphics all the way. id like to be able to whip that out again if i had something that could support it

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Again, I went with a Titan, but that's probably not something you need. I like to play RTSs at the highest setting, and figured I'd future-proof while I was at it. Honestly, I think the onboard graphics are probably enough to play an older flight simulator.