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I want to build/upgrade my desktop computer.  Pretty much all this computer will do is Search the web, Do Emails, and some Microsoft Office.  I was wondering what would you guys recommend for a CPU.  I don't want the dirt cheapest but also not something that is overkill.  I want something that will not need to be replaced/upgraded for another 5-10 years.  Also is 8 GB of ram a good amount or too much?  

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1 minute ago, Pgeng said:

I want to build/upgrade my desktop computer.  Pretty much all this computer will do is Search the web, Do Emails, and some Microsoft Office.  I was wondering what would you guys recommend for a CPU.  I don't want the dirt cheapest but also not something that is overkill.  I want something that will not need to be replaced/upgraded for another 5-10 years.  Also is 8 GB of ram a good amount or too much?  

8GB would be fine. An i3 or AMD APU would do fine.

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8gb is fine wait for new CPUS not launch in a few months before grabing your new PC

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2 minutes ago, Pgeng said:

I want to build/upgrade my desktop computer.  Pretty much all this computer will do is Search the web, Do Emails, and some Microsoft Office.  I was wondering what would you guys recommend for a CPU.  I don't want the dirt cheapest but also not something that is overkill.  I want something that will not need to be replaced/upgraded for another 5-10 years.  Also is 8 GB of ram a good amount or too much?  

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-6320 3.9GHz Dual-Core Processor  ($159.99 @ Directron) 
Motherboard: Asus B150M-A Micro ATX LGA1151 Motherboard  ($79.99 @ SuperBiiz) 
Memory: G.Skill NT Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR4-2400 Memory  ($34.98 @ Newegg) 
Storage: Sandisk SSD PLUS 480GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($111.99 @ B&H) 
Case: Corsair Carbide Series 88R MicroATX Mid Tower Case  ($56.98 @ Newegg) 
Power Supply: Corsair CXM 450W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ NCIX US) 
Total: $493.92
Generated by PCPartPicker 2016-08-15 21:20 EDT-0400

80+ ratings certify electrical efficiency. Not quality.

 

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