Well, my laptop finally crapped out. So I see a new computer in my future.

I am finding plenty of i5 with 16gb of RAM and speed of 2.6ghz or better. I am finding the same thing in i7 but it costs more money.

Is it worth the additional $ for the i7 if the RAM and the processor speed are the same?

Also, most of the machines come with an SSD. I assume I will have to purchase an HDD also. Anyone see any downside to this setup?

Thanks.

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i5-3210 laptop. Win 10 Home. 2.5ghz, 64 bit. 6gb RAM. Focusrite Scarlet 2i2.