Is 2nd Gen i5 still good?

[umairanjum360]

Hey guys.
I'm about to buy my first laptop and I need some suggestions.My work will be mostly microsoft office(excel,word) and watching movies.No gaming or programming.
Is 2nd Gen i5 good for me or should I look for at least 3rd gen?
Thanks.

 

[Wolfshadw]

My first gen Core I5 is more than enough for office programs and watching videos. If that's all you need your system to do, then RAM would be the larger concern. You'll want a system that has 8GB of RAM. 4GB would probably still work, but 8GB leaves plenty of headroom.

-Wolf sends

 

[ryzenlover2017]

Unlike desktops, newer CPUs in laptops can change things drastically... And if you were ever to want to do gaming good luck with that.

 

[umairanjum360]

Thanks.I got my laptop today.It is hp 840 g1 i5 4th generation.

 

[ryzenlover2017]

That was probably a better choice