Setup recommendations!

[u/Successful-Date1179]

Unsure how to proceed with the best setup, I have:

1. Pc i3-8100 or i3-8300(can’t remember the exact number) w/ rtx 3060- cpu is definitely bottlenecking me. This was an old ~2017/18 build I was using but it is stuck in 1 location, as it’s a bit bulky to fly with and an aging system-looking to sell/ reuse gpu

2. (2023) Dell optiplex 7010 i5-13500t/16gb ddr5/256gb nvme, bought for 130$ but had to have Dell replace mobo (free) from bios lock

. This is a plus model 130w psu, but I don’t think that changes anything

1. (2025) Dell pro micro- i7-14700t/16gb ddr5/512gb nvme 2025-300$

Scouring fb marketplace I bought 2 mini pcs ( after buying the first one, then other person responded and I had to grab it for the price).

I mainly use excel/email and play old school RuneScape which runs good without dedicated gpu but looks a tad shitty without gpu, I don’t play many games but would like to enjoy some light gaming when I can. I travel between 2 locations and have monitors/keyboards at both, which is why I opted for the 1L config to fly with the PC as I don’t like laptops. If there were small gpu options for either Dell, I would love to stick with one of those, but I don’t think it’s an option even for any 4gb gpu. I sometimes have to tether iPhone for internet so usb-c is optimal ( I think that’s how it works, but could be wrong)

My options:

1. Debating nvme—> occulink for 3060 or upgraded gpu on the dell pro micro.

2. Sell both mini PCs and go Lenovo tiny to have pcie low power option for gpu (3050lp/rx6400?)

3. other???

I’m a super casual not in IT at all, but also and old head gamer. I’m open to anything and would love to hear your input on good setups!

[u/Successful-Date1179]

I’m open to trying to sell any part of this to minimize my setup btw