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I am trying to build a desktop and want to know if there is a ratio of cpu to gpu. And is the amd APU even worth it or should I just buy an intel + nvidia combo?
 
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They are good enough, I can run almost any game on ultra (games like BF4 on high) on an old Phenom II.
I wouldnt recommend it unless you are on a budget. They perform well in their respective price ranges, but the AM3+ socket is a dead end now, and FM2+ isnt aimed at performance, where Intel's Z97 chipset and LGA 1150 socket is well on its way.
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It depends on budget and what your needs are. If you plan on gaming an APU is usually a waste.
As for the ratio, a 2.5 (2-3):1 ratio works fairly well, GPU:CPU.
So say you buy a 4690k, around 300 bucks, spend the money to grab something like a 290/780/290x.

This is not an exact science, nor the real way to go about it. Just a budget can help determine it for you.
 
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Oh. Thanks for the info. Are the i7 models worth it for the extra $100 or should I just settle for an i5 with a better gpu?
 
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One last question, are the AMD processors powerful enough to run games smoothly or should I not even bother?
 
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They are good enough, I can run almost any game on ultra (games like BF4 on high) on an old Phenom II.
I wouldnt recommend it unless you are on a budget. They perform well in their respective price ranges, but the AM3+ socket is a dead end now, and FM2+ isnt aimed at performance, where Intel's Z97 chipset and LGA 1150 socket is well on its way.
 
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Thanks for all of the help.

 
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Yes, yes, and triple YES! I have a $130 FX-8320 and I play EVERY game, like Battlefield 4 smoothly on ultra!
 
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