I built my first PC, an XT clone about 35 years ago. There was a time when almost all of my close friends and family members were using desktops that I put together for them. One time I assembled a batch of 12 identical computers so that it would be easier for me to keep them running. Everyone had AMD K6 processors. I had a motherboard failure and a few minor issues, but not one bad processor. My experience with both AMD and Intel processors has been extremely good. The only issue that I have had with any processors have been from surface mounted components coming loose from excess heat.
My wife wants a new laptop for Christmas. All the ones that is the size and the price we want all are run by Intel Celeron processors.
Have they improved?
I told her we need to pay the extra $200 and get the better processors.
These days, we just don’t have the patience to watch a little circle spin, spin, spin.
Any vendor who has not solved chip creep should not be in business.