A10-5800k with 8GB of 1600mHz RAM

[killamar5]

I'm building a new computer for my parents and I'm wondering if the 1600mHz RAM will affect the performance of the computer. Just some background: they're are coming from an ancient Intel dual-core 1.8GHz (too old to remember the model) and DDR2 memory with a 320GB hdd. Will the A10-5800k with 1600mHz RAM be good enough for basic web-browsing/video watching/photo editing/word processing/email or do I need a higher speed RAM. I'm very familiar with other CPU types but this is my first build with and APU. Thanks!

 

[FreshPineApples]

8gb at 1600mhz is more than enough for simple pc usage. Most AAA games don't even use more than 8 gb

 

[killamar5]

Why are you getting an A10 for daily driver/office/HTPC use? If all you're doing is 2D stuff there is no point in an A10 where you are paying $80 for the CPU and $100 for the graphics. You're much better off with an i5 4460 where you pay $150 for the CPU and $30 for the graphics, giving you a much better level of performance for the kind of work you're going to be doing.

Also, with AMD APUs, which people buy for entry level gaming, not office work, you want to pair them with 2133 or 2400Mhz RAM as it makes a massive difference to the iGPU.


Getn an i5 4460 and a low end H81/B85 mobo such as an ASUS H81M-A. Roughly $50-60.

Well you see, I can get the CPU for around $86 and the motherboard I already bought. As well as that, in all honesty i did consider the 4460 but the price is significantly higher (more than twice) of the 5800k. This is a budget build and I'm already a bit over budget. There's my reasoning.

 

[SubZed]

May I suggest to check if your motherboard even supports up to that amount and speed of ram.

 

[killamar5]

For $86 the 5800K is not a bad buy. It's 2 generations old though, you should keep that in mind.

And in the future if I really need to upgrade the APU, the motherboard I have supports FM2 and FM2+ so it shouldn't be much of a problem. In all honesty though, no matter what I build for them, its going to be monumentally faster than their old one.
SubZed heres the motherboard, one of the best FM2/FM2+ mobo's out there and it does support all of what you asked and more:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813128655&cm_re=GA-F2A88X-UP4_ATX_FM2%2b-_-13-128-655-_-Product
Heres the build list:
http://pcpartpicker.com/p/HN3gNG
I chose high-quality parts so it will last a long time not only time-wise but upgrades.

 

[FreshPineApples]

I have the same mobo looks/work great. It supports up to 2133 mhz which is good you want faster ram for apus. In the future you can easily upgrade to better a10

 

[killamar5]

I have the same mobo looks/work great. It supports up to 2133 mhz which is good you want faster ram for apus. In the future you can easily upgrade to a a10.

For a second my the email I got from TomsHardware said that you said the PSU was crap. Why? It's a gold rated Corsair modular powersupply? Unless you thought it was a different one of course.

 

[FreshPineApples]

I have the same mobo looks/work great. It supports up to 2133 mhz which is good you want faster ram for apus. In the future you can easily upgrade to a a10.

For a second my the email I got from TomsHardware said that you said the PSU was crap. Why? It's a gold rated Corsair modular powersupply? Unless you thought it was a different one of course.

Yep I read it to fast as a crossair cx instead of a csm

 

[killamar5]

I have the same mobo looks/work great. It supports up to 2133 mhz which is good you want faster ram for apus. In the future you can easily upgrade to a a10.

For a second my the email I got from TomsHardware said that you said the PSU was crap. Why? It's a gold rated Corsair modular powersupply? Unless you thought it was a different one of course.

Yep I read it to fast as a crossair cx instead of a csm

Ok, just making sure lol thanks for all the help guys.