i have just read the piece and coincidentally I must say I also felt like this guide is getting a bit outdated or repetitive over time.
This is a bit awkward since the tech industry is in constant move and innovation.
I share my reasons:
- Budget cooler. I have seen this cooler show up over and over and over again. I wonder if it still works with modern CPUs
- Processors: I am amazed to see such absence of Intel Core processors as well as AMD processors.
The recommendation for budget processor has been the same for at least 3 iterations of this list which undoubtedly amazes me.
Also if there is a Quad core alternative from AMD, cheap, I can't see why an old dual core is still recommended over a quad core (given how Multi-Core aware software is these days).
- Motherboards: The only recommendation for a Motherboard compatible with a modern Intel Core processor shows up as a side note in grey; no information on mid range Intel Core Motherboards
- Memory: the Mid Range and Budget Memory recommendation show up with the same price (90 USD)!?
Now as a general appreciation I list some details that I'd be delighted to see in future listings:
- Thermal Information/Footprint on processors to understand the efficiency of the processor recommended evrsus the price.
- Noise Appreciation (dBA) on Graphics Cards (given how hot they run, it is important to understand if the recommendation will single handedly take over the "sound experience" in the room or if they are quiet enough.
Noise information would also be interesting on PSUs and Coolers.
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