Motherboard compatibility with my Processor

The un known · Dec 16, 2015

So I decided to build A computer and I want to build a Mid-end Gaming Computer. And when I got to the processor, I am kinda leaning towards an AMD A8 7600K, if you guys have any comments on that, plz let me know. And to the main topic, I would love it if you guys can find me a motherboard that works with this processor within $120 and please make sure it has atleast 1-2 PCIE 2.0 x16 slots and the RAM is upgradable to atleast 16 gigs

Kevern_11 · Dec 16, 2015

Any FM2+ Motherboards will work.8 Since you are getting an APU you will want to find a motherboard that can support fast ram. 8-16 gigs of ram is all you need, I also recommend getting 2133mhz ram with that processor.
https://pcpartpicker.com/part/gigabyte-motherboard-gaf2a88xmd3h

geofelt · Dec 16, 2015

Be advised...

You buy a APU for the excellent integrated graphics.
But, there are no real good upgrades, particularly for a gamer.
If you install a superior discrete graphics card, you will have thrown away the big advantage of the APU.
Then, you are left with a relatively weak cpu. Most games depend on only a few fast cores.
The possible upgrades are to more cores, but few games will use more than 2-3 cores so 6+ cores are not very helpful.
Bottom line.....
What you get with a APU is what you will live with forever.

The un known · Dec 16, 2015

So should I pick out another processor that is like a quad core or dual core with a higher speed, like 3.5+ ghz, but the motherboard that Kevern_11 linked fits my description. I am new to this computer building "Industry" so I need a step by step

geofelt · Dec 16, 2015

The un known :

newegg.com is a good place to do research.

The un known · Dec 16, 2015

So I picked out another processor, this one is a quad core, 4.2 Ghz
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113326&cm_re=AMD_Processor-_-19-113-326-_-Product

and this is the motherboard that I think would go with that processor
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113326&cm_re=AMD_Processor-_-19-113-326-_-Product

Kevern_11 · Dec 16, 2015

If you are going non-apu route then go with the athlon 860k as it out performs both the a8 you chose, the 4350 and the 6300 processors.

The un known · Dec 16, 2015

and with the 860 I can use the motherboard you linked up top, right?
And if I go the non APU way, I won't lose any performance though, right? I am sorry, It's just that I am new to this stuff and wanna make sure I get the best out of this computer since this will be the first one I will build

badboyrog2 · Dec 16, 2015

PCPartPicker part list: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QTBWK8
Price breakdown by merchant: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/QTBWK8/by_merchant/

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 860K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor ($67.99 @ NCIX US)
Motherboard: ASRock FM2A88X PRO3+ ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($69.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Total: $137.98
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-12-16 21:37 EST-0500

Kevern_11 · Dec 16, 2015

The un known · Dec 16, 2015

alrigth thanks

Kevern_11 · Dec 16, 2015

BTW since you aren't going APU route, you can save some money and not buy super fast ram. 1600-1866 should be fine.

The un known · Dec 16, 2015

as of right now, I am just gonna use the old 4 gig RAM I have in my old Dell I660s

Kevern_11 · Dec 16, 2015

Okay, Have Fun Building!

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