Hi
I'm looking to build my first pc. I tend to buy an okay pc and run it for a long time so I'm looking for something that will stand the test of time. I'm looking at AMD because I spend so much time telling my customers that they should consider them and I think I should put my money where my mouth is. I will not be gaming on it. I'd like the option of editing video on it in the future and may use something like AutoCAD on it.
Initially I'd like to build a core pc that I can add to later to keep the interest going. So onboard graphics or basic card, small solid state hard drive.
My main deliberation is whether to go for an FX 6300 or an A10 5800K. My thinking is that a 6 core processor will be more powerful than a 4 core processor. However, is it possible that for a general usage pc a 6 core won't be fully utilised? I'd appreciate some opinions.
Some other thought for consideration are will the A10's FM2 socket motherboard allow a processor upgrade at some time? And the A10 lets me save on a graphics card, but how good are APUs. I'd like to go with the FX6300 but it's old technology now.
Approximate Purchase Date: May/June
Budget Range: £600 (but £350 for the initial build)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: internet, movies, word processing, spreadsheet, possibly AutoCad and some mapping (basic home use)
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse (I have a Leap Motion on order), monitor, speakers. My pc sits next to my router so I won't need a wireless card.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (Novatech http://www.novatech.co.uk/ , but also ebuyer, dino, and other British websites
Country: United Kingdom
Parts Preferences: AMD processor, preferably a Gigabyte motherboard, solid state hard drive, tower unit
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: I think I'll start with my current monitor.
Additional Comments: I'm mainly looking for something that will be with me in 5 or 6 years time.
I'm looking to build my first pc. I tend to buy an okay pc and run it for a long time so I'm looking for something that will stand the test of time. I'm looking at AMD because I spend so much time telling my customers that they should consider them and I think I should put my money where my mouth is. I will not be gaming on it. I'd like the option of editing video on it in the future and may use something like AutoCAD on it.
Initially I'd like to build a core pc that I can add to later to keep the interest going. So onboard graphics or basic card, small solid state hard drive.
My main deliberation is whether to go for an FX 6300 or an A10 5800K. My thinking is that a 6 core processor will be more powerful than a 4 core processor. However, is it possible that for a general usage pc a 6 core won't be fully utilised? I'd appreciate some opinions.
Some other thought for consideration are will the A10's FM2 socket motherboard allow a processor upgrade at some time? And the A10 lets me save on a graphics card, but how good are APUs. I'd like to go with the FX6300 but it's old technology now.
Approximate Purchase Date: May/June
Budget Range: £600 (but £350 for the initial build)
System Usage from Most to Least Important: internet, movies, word processing, spreadsheet, possibly AutoCad and some mapping (basic home use)
Parts Not Required: keyboard, mouse (I have a Leap Motion on order), monitor, speakers. My pc sits next to my router so I won't need a wireless card.
Preferred Website(s) for Parts: (Novatech http://www.novatech.co.uk/ , but also ebuyer, dino, and other British websites
Country: United Kingdom
Parts Preferences: AMD processor, preferably a Gigabyte motherboard, solid state hard drive, tower unit
Overclocking: No
SLI or Crossfire: No
Monitor Resolution: I think I'll start with my current monitor.
Additional Comments: I'm mainly looking for something that will be with me in 5 or 6 years time.
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