is the a10 7850k a legit apu for light gaming?

kwank-gb · Apr 12, 2015

I have heard of the 7850k's value for money. I have been considering using it for a future build, but is the 7850k a good processor for 30fps low settings gaming(aaa titles such as bf4)
Also, would the next generation apu's be on the fm2+ platform?

A_Used_Username · Apr 12, 2015

Yes A10 7850k is a great CPU/APU for poor people.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv57qDXpEPU

But get good Ram Speed like 1866mhz+ for best performance .

Also if you live near a micro center they have great mobo/cpu deals.

http://www.microcenter.com/site/products/amd_bundles.aspx

reedo_43 · Apr 12, 2015

Perhaps "budget conscious" would be a better term in this instance...Just saying

A_Used_Username · Apr 12, 2015

Oh sorry i didn't mean to insult people who are money challenged.I'm kinda poor myself....very poor

bmacsys · Apr 12, 2015

A_Used_Username :

860K and a cheap discrete card can be a much better option.

A_Used_Username · Apr 12, 2015

@ bmacsys

you mite be correct., if you buy from micro center you can get a free motherboard With a FX6350(109) or FX6300($89) bucks little bit better?.

But Yeah There is better options then A10 7850k this thread creator could do if he really wanted to get the best performance for money.,However APU's are easiest for entry level Gaming Pc's for the lowest settings IMO.

I'm sure we could look up the best deals for computers all day,its my hobby

bmacsys · Apr 12, 2015

A_Used_Username :

I live in New York near several Microcenter's. The free motherboards they bundle aren't worth the boxes they come in. That's why they are pushed in bundles.

mxpie6 · Apr 12, 2015

Yes it is
tweaked Medium settings at ~40fps is easily doable if overclocked(depends on the game of course)
do not get lower than 2133MHz ram

There have been rumors for some time of Carizzo based APUs coming to FM2+ socket but that's the end of the line.

but as bmacsys pointed out
A similarly priced and better performing combo is an Athlon 860K with an R7 250X or better

madmatt30 · Apr 12, 2015

Bmacsys - not sure about that mate.
A 6300+ 78lmt board for $109 (& a $10 rebate taking it down to $99 is not to be sniffed at IMO)

Likewise buy an amd apu & you get $40 off ANY fm2+ board

A_Used_Username · Apr 12, 2015

A Motherboard is a Motherboard,those free motherboard have awful features but will get the job done with no overclock.

I wouldn't buy the AMD with the free mobo myself but it still isn't a bad buy....Granted not the smartest buy

kwank-gb · Apr 14, 2015

I live in the london, uk, so which places do you recommend buying parts from?
Also thanks for your answers

madmatt30 · Apr 14, 2015

^ it depends on your budget mate - really the sensible thing is to set that first & go from there.

kwank-gb · Apr 16, 2015

I already have mouse keyboard ect and a harddrive and fan. I don't want to spend more than £200 exc windows

LucoTF · Apr 16, 2015

kwank-gb :

£200 for a cpu, mobo, ram, case, power supply and maybe graphics card?

kwank-gb · Apr 16, 2015

Yes not graphics card, i'm planning on getting an apu

LucoTF · Apr 16, 2015

You won't get a 7850k for that budget I'm afraid

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor (£69.98 @ Aria PC)
Motherboard: Asus A88XM-E Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard (£45.06 @ Amazon UK)
Memory: G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£56.06 @ CCL Computers)
Case: Zalman ZM-T4 MicroATX Mini Tower Case (£14.50 @ CCL Computers)
Power Supply: EVGA 500W 80+ Certified ATX Power Supply (£33.59 @ Aria PC)
Total: £219.19
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-04-16 11:42 BST+0100

mxpie6 · Apr 16, 2015

For your budget LucoTF's build will work, but I'd recommend the A8-7600 http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-ad7600ybjabox over the 6600K.
Despite the base clock being lower(it turbos to 3.8), it's cores and gpu are significantly more powerful than the Richland APU

Montblanchill · Apr 16, 2015

Seconded - the A8-7600 is probably the best of the bunch. Cheaper but similar graphical prowess. Get 2 sticks of fast ram, pop it all in a small case and you can have some enjoyable gaming on a budget.

kwank-gb · Apr 16, 2015

Thanks for your answers, i saw the 7600 for £70 on ebuyer

sora · Apr 16, 2015

You could game with it although the A8-7600 would be a lot better of a choice.

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