I'm looking to improve my aging desktop computer for an accounting job that mainly involves some Excel work and basic browser use. It's been decent for regular home use, but I want to know if it's worth upgrading or if I should just invest in a new machine instead. Here are the current specs:
- CPU: Intel Pentium G4560
- GPU: Intel HD 610
- SSD: Samsung 970 Evo Plus NVMe PCIe M.2 (250GB)
- HDD: Toshiba P300 (1TB)
- RAM: Crucial CT8G4DFS8213.C8FDD1 (1x8GB)
- Motherboard: MSI B250M MORTAR (MS-7A69)
2 Answers
You could really boost your performance by adding a 6th or 7th Gen Intel CPU like the i7-7700, and it’s good to buy used to keep costs down. Also, adding one more stick of 8GB RAM of the same type you have would make a big difference. A fresh install of Windows 10 can help improve things too! You'd be good to go after that.
If you’re considering upgrades, I’d recommend going for 16GB of RAM, since both Excel and Chrome can be pretty demanding. A used i5 or i7 is a solid option, and honestly, that’s about all you’d need. Alternatively, you might find a used Dell Optiplex for a few hundred bucks, and those are great for productivity.
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