Intel and AMD have been at it, creating newer, faster, and better CPUs than we’ve seen in a long time. With so much out there, what on EARTH do you get? What should you avoid? Well, we tackle this topic for you today! CPUs! Due to a technical glitch, however, Part 1 of the show was lost. Oh no! But, no fear, here are the notes complete with links! Click to continue! No-Go options AMD A-Series: Below entry level, but too entry level. Poor value for the money. AMD Athlon: Below entry level, but again, too entry level. AMD FX series: Runs hot, power hungry, pretty much beaten out by anything modern. Only a deal for very specific users who would still be served better by modern chips. Intel Pentium/Celeron: Below entry level. Poor value for the money. Entry Level Chips (basic everyday use, light productivity, light gaming, light content creation) The point here is to have a good, solid computer for light users. While there are cheaper options, going too low to save a few bucks will often result in an unsatisfactory experience when trying to work, surf, etc. While nobody wants to spend too much, there is such a thing as spending too little. Ryzen 3 2300X Inexpensive, competent quad-core. No hyperthreading (1 core = 1 thread) Older chip now, might get a good sale on a PC with it. Might be better off waiting for the 3300X and 3100 if you can. Ryzen 3 3300X and 3100 (Zen 2) Inexpensive quad-core CPUs that ... Read More