I'm working on an APU build at the moment. I'm debating between the A10-6790k and the A10-6800K and also what RAM speed i should use. I have this built to start with any suggestions? I already have a Aperia gaming case and a 500GB Caviar Green Hd I plan to use as well as a copy of Win 7 home premium i plan to install on it. I'm only going to run World of Tanks and maybe Day Z for games at the moment. I do plan on crossfiring with a GPU at a later date. The current build as of this moment. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sWbn8d Does it look good, or should I go with a higher Mhz RAM?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FGlnnMNuEHk BOOM!
Lol, that's actually the exact video that brought me here to this site. I haven't been able to find the specs that were used for the OC on the CPU and the RAM that was used.
Mobo: F2 A85-m pro
RAM: Adata gaming seres 1600mhz (also it was OCed to 2400mhz)
I thought they said it was 2400 mhz ram that they declocked to 1600 mhz then OCd to 2600mhz...
That Adata RAM is 2600mhz rated, its just that the system was unstable at 2600Mhz.
Hey talon, maybe try my build on for size.
Mobo is pretty good and has lots of features, fast RAM, and was cheap.
Just swap out the 5800k for whatever A10 you want
Hey Nsa how does the A10-5800k perform on its own? It is also one of the APU's I'm considering. I'm trying to keep this as budget as I can. This is also my first build.
Well I've decided on this parts list. http://pcpartpicker.com/p/sV4tK8 Look good to everyone? Case will be a reused Apevia xPlorer-2 and I am reusing a WD caviar green 500 gb drive for it. I'm looking for 30+ FPS on World of Tanks, DayZ and some Sir you are being hunted. I do plan on getting a 6670 later for crossfiring.
Well the first thing you do is stop working on your APU build. APU builds aren't very good. Even an A10-7850k running in dual graphics mode with a 250 will be slower than a dedicated GPU.They suck in terms of price to performance.
So throw away the APU and get a 760k. That also has the befit of not needing fast expensive RAM. Then throw in a dedicated GPU.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/X4Mpzy
Little more and you don't get wifi but it will absolutely stomp the APU build you have even if you added in another GPU. DayZ runs slower on AMD systems as it is. It will really struggle on yours. Mine it will be playable.
I added the CX430 to keep it cheap but I'd really recommend a CX 500 or CX600 if you can swing it. That way you can add an even more powerful GPU down the line and not have to worry about the PSU.
the APU should work find out the box, you dont need dual graphics, there isnt much gain, when you saved enough money it'll be worth it to switch to a dedicated graphics card as even tho you wont be using the APU's graphics anymore it's still a capable CPU to base a gaming platform off of.
Thanks for the heads up, I plan on do that exact upgrade path. I figured I would get the 6670 as I can snag one for roughly 30 bucks on ebay used.
This video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sWans5FU4cU and the 300 dollar build on here are what really made me go with an APU build. The buy goes to show that the APU's are really strong CPU's especially when paired with a GPU. If later I decide to switch out to a 760k I always can and resell the APU or re purpose it into a HTPC build or into a build for my daughters.
The 760k is the same CPU component it will be just as strong. As soon as you drop in a GPU, unless you are running dual graphics, the GPU portion of the APU shuts off.
Trust me your APU even with the best GPU you could crossfire it with will be much slower than a 270.
I don't get either why you would "switch out" to the 760k. That isn't an upgrade as the CPU in the 6800k APU and the 760k are the same thing. It wouldn't be an upgrade.
Or you could take that $30 and get a 760k and an R9 270 now and have a system that will easily out perform it.
I'll have to +1 here... you'll be disappointed with an APU, and after upgrading it's just wasted money
+1
I have an A10-6790K and I do not recommend it for the simple fact that when the iGPU is running it is a tremendous pain in the ass to control the temperatures of the entire package. 760K would be a better option because the iGPU on the A10 is pretty not that great as is so just go for 760K and a 270
I have no urge to game above 720p. I have been scrimping and scavenging to afford what I have listed so far. I have spoken to several others who run the games I'm planning to play with similar setups to what I have listed.
Your points are valid about the CPU & GPU combo being better then the APU alone are valid. I feel this will be my best option to get into PC gaming even on the few games I have listed. Later when I can afford a solid GPU I fully intend on running one at that point but even then, do I really need an R7 to run the two games I have listed? Think about it.
I know your trying to help me and if I catch the pc gaming bug. Then I will do a full AMD gaming rig or when I get into building my wife's Photo rendering and gaming build. But for me entering into an unknown medium of game play this suit my needs should it not?
Well, something like this would be a lot more powerful. If you were willing to use a USB wireless adapter, I could probably go cheaper.
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2jD3gs
I would recomend something like this
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/Obstinated/saved/c6QfrH