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I was thinking about doing major upgrade on Linux Core 2 Duo E8400 CPU machine since it HD died and I need reinstall OS anyhow. I actually already tried and received a DoA Ryzen 2700 CPU/MB combo, so I sent it back.
Now I am thinking of doing a much minor low cost upgrade. Here want I am thinking:
Considering how managed to live with old E8400 setup for 10 years and wasn't in any hurry to upgrade before it died, I doubt I will *need* anything super powerful. I tempted to spend very little $$$ and save it for my main workstation upgrade in the coming months.
Any suggestions or advice?
Now I am thinking of doing a much minor low cost upgrade. Here want I am thinking:
- Reusing an spare MSI z77a-gd65 Socket 1155 MB with Celeron G1620 - Cost me $0
- Reusing an spare MSI z77a-gd65 Socket 1155 MB + buying a used i7-3770 (3770 pick for VM support with VT-x tech) - costs $120
- Another try for new set of Ryzen 2700 + Motherboard - costs $450
Considering how managed to live with old E8400 setup for 10 years and wasn't in any hurry to upgrade before it died, I doubt I will *need* anything super powerful. I tempted to spend very little $$$ and save it for my main workstation upgrade in the coming months.
Any suggestions or advice?