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[–] sudoMakeUser@sh.itjust.works 4 points 4 days ago (2 children)

An i7 4970K (DDR3) or similar CPU can actually be decent in 2026 for gaming.

[–] Minnels@lemmy.zip 2 points 3 days ago

This is what i donated to my SO and she is happily gaming on it every now and then. It may be old but it is still good.

[–] jagermo@feddit.org 3 points 4 days ago

I hope so, i got one :). But nvme is expensive, gpu is expensive, it just sucks. But, the kid will learn about upgrading your stuff, i hope :)