2010-05-14, 11:08 AM
XTOTHEL Wrote:I think a Core 2 Dual would do just fine. With a 5570 and 4gigs of ram. It'll last him a while considering what he's got now.
Core 2 Duo is not really future proof. I rather get an i3.. 5570 or 5770 should be enough.
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