So I just need some advice, basically my laptop which is listed below is nearing it's end so i have to replace it since I need a computer for schooling. LAPTOP - Dell Inspiron 15 7548: CPU: i5-5200u RAM: 8gb DDR3 GFX: Intel HD Graphics 5500 I plan to buy an old Desktop with the specs: MOTHERBOARD: MSI MS-7758 GFX: GTX 650 Ti 1GB CPU: i5-3470 3.20ghz RAM: 16gb DDR3 I know I'm replacing a crappy laptop with a crappy desktop but it's all i can get right now don't judge me I'm poor. Anyways will the new desktop be equal to or slightly better than the laptop I'm replacing? I already researched about the specs of the desktop, I've looked at benchmarks and comparisons so I already have somewhat of an idea, I just want to here what you guys think.
8 GB DDR3 RAM versus 16 GB DDR3 RAM It's a "no brainer". The desktop is a MUCH better improvement in speed and performance.
@PaulTroll1282 You said "I need a computer for schooling." I don't think so... However, it seems that you do not need such an exchange for study purposes. So how much do You earn from this swap?
Oh I need it alright, I'm currently in my 3rd semester of university (I'm an IT Student and everything is being done online because of corona), hence why I need a new computer, can't have my laptop fail on me while in the middle of a semester.
Well the desktop is a third Gen I5 and the laptop is a fifth Gen I5 so u will trading down to a older CPU u mite want to consider that option.