Today we answer some of the queries we have received from PC builders. More and more queries will be answered as we receive them. Drop any further queries you might have here, or write to us @ appchoose.official@gmail.com.
Q: Which are the lowest priced 2core/4 thread, 4 core/8 thread, 6 core /12 thread processors?
A: We have compiled the following table that lists the lowest price processor for each Core/Thread configuration from latest generation of Intel/AMD based on prices from amazon.com using keepa extension for price tracking.
| Core/Thread | Price in $ (LP-Lowest Price) (Model Name) |
has iGPU? | Socket | Description |
| 2/4 | 49 (AMD Athlon 3000G) |
Yes | AM4 | 🏆 |
| 4/8 | 100 (AMD Ryzen 3 3100) |
No | AM4 | Lowest Price |
| 120 (Intel Core i3-10100) |
Yes | LGA1200 | Lowest Price with iGPU | |
| 150 (Ryzen 5 3400G) |
Yes | AM4 | Editors Choice with iGPU | |
| 6/12 | 160 (Intel Core i5-10400F) |
No | LGA1200 | Lowest Price |
| 200 (LP-155) (AMD Ryzen 5 3600) |
No | AM4 | Editors Choice | |
| 180 (Intel Core i5-10400) |
Yes | LGA1200 | Lowest Price with iGPU | |
| 8/16 | 300 (Intel Core i7-10700F) |
No | LGA1200 | Lowest Price |
| 329 (LP-260) (AMD Ryzen 7 3700x) |
No | AM4 | Editors Choice | |
| 320 (Intel Core i7-10700) |
Yes | LGA1200 | Lowest Price with iGPU | |
| 10/20 | 420 (Intel Core i7-10900F) |
No | LGA1200 | Lowest Price |
| 440 (Intel Core i7-10900) |
Yes | LGA1200 | Lowest Price with iGPU | |
| 12/24 | 499 (LP- 390) (AMD Ryzen 9 3900x) |
No | AM4 | 🏆 |
| 16/32 | 749 (LP-690) (AMD Ryzen 9 3950x) |
No | AM4 | 🏆 |
Q: Which is the lowest tdp processor available for desktop platform from the latest generation of processor from AMD/Intel?
A: AMD Athlon 3000g has a 35W TDP and 49$ price tag. We would like to see more processor with TDP below 15W for desktop platform for use in Home lab PCs, NAS etc.
Q: Which is better: 2 sticks of 8GB or 1 stick of 16GB?
A: Going for a 2 sticks of 4 GB is the better option to ensure maximum performance. The improvement in performance is worth it in the end.
Q: How to add WiFi and bluetooth to my desktop PC?
A: If your motherboard does not have this feature in built then you can purchase a USB dongle to add WiFi and bluetooth or use PCIe addon cards for the same.