So here's the deal. I would consider myself slightly above average in terms of my computer knowledge, and I do mean slightly. I bought a custom rig from a close friend a few years back and in that time I've dabbled in my own modifications to it, but now I'm looking into building an entirely new system (though not all at once) on a budget.
As of right now I use my computer primarily for internet browsing, watching videos, and doing schoolwork. I want to build a system that's all about doing these things as fast as possible, and I recently started reading up on AMD's APU combo.
My question is, and it may seem like a rather simple one to some of you:
What will give me the best performance for the money? (at around $130)
An AMD A10 (I'll most likely wait for the Richland desktop models)
or...
A more traditional CPU with integrated graphics (such as an intel i3-i5).
Also of note:I plan on including an SSD (Samsung 840pro) and 8GB DDR3 RAM. I'm also not interested in upgrading this desktop, I just want to build something super fast and affordable that will last me through the next two years of college. The next rig I build will most likely also be built from scratch.
I've done some research myself and everything I could find is making me lean towards the APU, but I was hoping to get some opinions on the matter.
Thank you in advance for the help!
As of right now I use my computer primarily for internet browsing, watching videos, and doing schoolwork. I want to build a system that's all about doing these things as fast as possible, and I recently started reading up on AMD's APU combo.
My question is, and it may seem like a rather simple one to some of you:
What will give me the best performance for the money? (at around $130)
An AMD A10 (I'll most likely wait for the Richland desktop models)
or...
A more traditional CPU with integrated graphics (such as an intel i3-i5).
Also of note:I plan on including an SSD (Samsung 840pro) and 8GB DDR3 RAM. I'm also not interested in upgrading this desktop, I just want to build something super fast and affordable that will last me through the next two years of college. The next rig I build will most likely also be built from scratch.
I've done some research myself and everything I could find is making me lean towards the APU, but I was hoping to get some opinions on the matter.
Thank you in advance for the help!
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