Upgrade laptop or get a new 1080p monitor?

[Jian]

Should I get a new Intel Core i3-4370 (Quad-core) for my laptop (with Intel Core i5-2410 Quad-core) or should I get a 1080p monitor for my desktop (Which I just built). Please vote, thanks!

 

[Sysode]

Which do you use more?

 

[Jian]

Which do you use more?

It depends on my mood, actually, PC for games, laptop for projects etc.

 

[Sysode]

It depends on my mood, actually, PC for games, laptop for projects etc.

Ah, we're in the same boat then..

I'm deciding between a MBP or continue upgrading my desktop (for gaming) as I dislike doing it all on one system. Let me know if you think of a way to help you decide

 

[Ethereal]

Don't those CPU's use completely different sockets?, it's also usually impossible to change the CPU on a laptop. Unless you take into account the BIOS capability and cooling (It would be unusual for a dual-core cooler to cater for quad without modification.)

I'd go for the Monitor, tbh.

 

[RastaLulz]

What monitor do you currently have? Also, as Ethereal mentioned, are you sure you can even upgrade your CPU?

 

[BitchesLoveCake]

Go for a new monitor!

 

[Jian]

What monitor do you currently have? Also, as Ethereal mentioned, are you sure you can even upgrade your CPU?

I did the research, you can totally change the core on my laptop! Just the horrible job to unscrew the case and find hidden screws.

 

[Legion]

Upgrading a desktop is easy, but I would think that a laptop, being compact would be near impossible to upgrade without removing everything. The hassle could all be avoided by buying a new monitor.

 

[Balls]

Don't know about you, but I couldn't trust myself removing parts from my laptop. I would avoid the risk and get a new monitor. Plus, a 1080p monitor is practically a necessity/minimum when it comes to desktop gaming or whatever you do with your desktop; you will notice the benefits immediately.

 

[Markshall]

Both ya diked