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September 16, 2014 7:31:10 PM

Please provide your opinion on which PC build is better overall. I have been told that the Athlons are nothing but APU'S without the integrated graphics.

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September 16, 2014 7:41:12 PM

Grab the second build, the one with the dedicated GPU. The difference between the two processors is the first is an APU and a bit faster. However, benchmarks tell the tale and show its not that much faster anyway. Better to grab a dedi GPU along with it.

Also, gigabyte? Really? So ashamed.
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September 16, 2014 7:50:22 PM

Just evaluating the builds, and not knowing what you want to do with the PC, I would go with the A-10.
With the integrated graphics (and that CPU's is pretty good) you can add an AMD discrete video card later and run Crossfire with the video card and the integrated (you would need to research that for the precise video cards that can be used).
With the Athlon build you will get somewhat better graphics, especially in the newer games, but you can NOT add another video card for SLI as the A88 chipsets (FM2 etc) don't support SLI.
So my vote is for the A-10 set up.

BUT if performance for gaming is what you are trying to get, what about an FX CPU (say a 6350) on an ASUS or Gigabyte board with a 970 or 990X chipset?
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September 16, 2014 8:02:18 PM

I would say that the athlon build is better, but if you can, pick up an R7 265 as its about the same price as the 750Ti and it performs better in games.
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September 17, 2014 1:29:36 PM

ferwindjacks said:
Grab the second build, the one with the dedicated GPU. The difference between the two processors is the first is an APU and a bit faster. However, benchmarks tell the tale and show its not that much faster anyway. Better to grab a dedi GPU along with it.

Also, gigabyte? Really? So ashamed.


What is wrong with Gigabyte?
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September 17, 2014 2:49:02 PM

Nothing is particularly wrong with it, bias and personal preference play in here. I just think Gigabytes quality is lacking. Even their manuals are in broken English... Lol.
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September 17, 2014 4:37:49 PM

ferwindjacks said:
Nothing is particularly wrong with it, bias and personal preference play in here. I just think Gigabytes quality is lacking. Even their manuals are in broken English... Lol.

So what build and mobo do u think I should go with?
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September 17, 2014 4:54:18 PM

nostall said:
Just evaluating the builds, and not knowing what you want to do with the PC, I would go with the A-10.
With the integrated graphics (and that CPU's is pretty good) you can add an AMD discrete video card later and run Crossfire with the video card and the integrated (you would need to research that for the precise video cards that can be used).
With the Athlon build you will get somewhat better graphics, especially in the newer games, but you can NOT add another video card for SLI as the A88 chipsets (FM2 etc) don't support SLI.
So my vote is for the A-10 set up.
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No... The best video card the A10 can pair with is the R7 250. Anything stronger is not compatible, and the A10 + R7 250 in Xfire is still much, much weaker for gaming than the single GTX 750 Ti.

The first build with the 760K and the GTX 750 Ti is the far superior PC.

Anyway, to address the other question...

Gigabyte's motherboard build quality is good. Their localization is a bit lacking, but in terms of hardware and reliability they're fine. If you can find an Asrock or Asus board for the same or almost the same price, that would be slightly better. Otherwise, don't worry about it.

Also, it's correct that the new Athlons are APUs without the integrated graphics, that's why they're lower priced.
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