Quad core vs HT Dual Core

[Terryv]

Just now, Drake10114 said:

Unfortunately I don't think so, the Pentium would be the lowest I would want to go, considering they have worse IGPU's, lower base frequency, and the fact I can't run more than 8gb is basically a hard no.

Your iGPU isn't doing anything besides displaying on your monitor. Where are you getting you 8gb limit? Intel says 64gb capacity: https://ark.intel.com/products/97451/Intel-Celeron-Processor-G3950-2M-Cache-3_00-GHz

 

an office computer doesn't really need more than that.

[Drake10114]

9 minutes ago, Terryv said:

Your iGPU isn't doing anything besides displaying on your monitor. Where are you getting you 8gb limit? Intel says 64gb capacity: https://ark.intel.com/products/97451/Intel-Celeron-Processor-G3950-2M-Cache-3_00-GHz

 

an office computer doesn't really need more than that.

For accounting work, we are looking at 16gb, since some programs are incredibly demanding.

and wierd that processor wasn't listed when I searched for celerons...

[Spenser1337]

Just now, Drake10114 said:

Don't need a balls-to-the-wall PC for accountant work lol?

and since we are incorporated, taxations is slightly different, since we can claim it is depreciation (55% * 1/2, due to 1st year of purchase), which is an expense, which lowers Net Income/Taxable Income, so we pay less taxes.

If you spend the money on hardware the outcome will be the same, correct?

its a difference of like 90$ so you're not getting a balls to the wall machine here 

[Drake10114]

11 minutes ago, Terryv said:

Your iGPU isn't doing anything besides displaying on your monitor. Where are you getting you 8gb limit? Intel says 64gb capacity: https://ark.intel.com/products/97451/Intel-Celeron-Processor-G3950-2M-Cache-3_00-GHz

 

an office computer doesn't really need more than that.

Wait that's a dual core lol, may run into the same bottle-necks as now.

[Drake10114]

10 minutes ago, Spenser1337 said:

If you spend the money on hardware the outcome will be the same, correct?

its a difference of like 90$ so you're not getting a balls to the wall machine here 

Fair, but as I stated I have my reasons, and rather play it safe. If it costs more, oh well.

[Terryv]

1 minute ago, Drake10114 said:

Wait that's a dual core lol, may run into the same bottle-necks as now.

what do you have now?

[Drake10114]

9 minutes ago, Terryv said:

what do you have now?

Dual core Pentium, Mobile Processor, but according to our IT guy, we should be thinking of upgrading to quad cores, hence why I thought a Pentium w/ HT would be a cheaper alternative.

[Drake10114]

10 minutes ago, Terryv said:

what do you have now?

Just checked, and based on partpicker, I'd save $18, but get no HT and slower clock-speeds. It may be a 3rd option however, thanks for the idea.

[Terryv]

desktop class stuff is leagues better than mobile to start off. And quad cores for office work is rather excessive. I built a bunch of G1820 based machines for my wife's work (similar workload to yours) and they all work great.

 

clock speeds mean ;little when comparing across generations

3 minutes ago, Drake10114 said:

Dual core Pentium, Mobile Processor, but according to our IT guy, we should be thinking of upgrading to quad cores, hence why I thought a Pentium w/ HT would be a cheaper alternative.

 

[Drake10114]

11 minutes ago, Terryv said:

desktop class stuff is leagues better than mobile to start off. And quad cores for office work is rather excessive. I built a bunch of G1820 based machines for my wife's work (similar workload to yours) and they all work great.

 

clock speeds mean ;little when comparing across generations

 

Fair enough, will look into it thanks.