AMD A-Series APU

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I just need a good pc build for average gaming
and i dont plan on buying a dedicated GPU

The thing is I'm confused with those different AMD APU's
(Kaveri, Richland, Trinity)

Do their names signify better than the other?
Which ones should i choose for a 50$-70$?
Would paying more give me a better performance?



 
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The names are the AMD code for the various generations of design, a bit like a model name on a car.

The current best design is Kaveri. Here's a link to the Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD_Accelerated_Processing_Unit

These APUs use system memory for graphics processing, so faster system memory translates into better graphics performance.

Top of the line A10 APUs cost about $150 and gives a low capability CPU and moderate capability GPU

For that money, I'd rather have an Intel i3. or for a little more an Intel i5, for a much better CPU, and a bit worse iGPU.

At the $70 range you would be getting a significantly less powerful unit.

The problem with an APU is that it is a dead end with no sensible upgrade path. It is what it...
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The names are the AMD code for the various generations of design, a bit like a model name on a car.

The current best design is Kaveri. Here's a link to the Wiki
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AMD_Accelerated_Processing_Unit

These APUs use system memory for graphics processing, so faster system memory translates into better graphics performance.

Top of the line A10 APUs cost about $150 and gives a low capability CPU and moderate capability GPU

For that money, I'd rather have an Intel i3. or for a little more an Intel i5, for a much better CPU, and a bit worse iGPU.

At the $70 range you would be getting a significantly less powerful unit.

The problem with an APU is that it is a dead end with no sensible upgrade path. It is what it is, forever. In fact, if you plan any sort of upgrade, you should not have bought the APU in the first place.

Given what you said, just how much would you like to spend, and what sorts of non-gaming things would you like to do with it?
 
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