AMD A10 8750b or Ryzen 3 1200?

[cookie.luneth9]

I've been thinking to upgrade my dual core cpu to a quadcore one.

and here are my choices
AMD a10 8750b for 50$
AMD Ryzen 3 1200 for 100$

I can upgrade my HDD if I chose the AMD a10

here is my current pc specs.

AMD A6 6400k,
6gb 1200mhz memory
300gb HDD space
GTX 750ti
PSU 650w

 

[vapour]

ryzen 1200 is so much better HDD can wait. As below said, ddr4 and new mb will be needed. Don't waste money on A10 any more. Save until you have ~$250 to get Ryzen 1200/B350 MB/ 8gb DDR4 ram.

 

[photonboy]

Don't forget you need to buy DDR4 memory. At minimum 2x4GB 2666MHz, preferably 3200MHz.

You'll also need to REINSTALL Windows (and need a new license too).

You do NOT need an APU, just a CPU when you have a graphics card. I'm assuming you have an FM2+ socket (confirm that).

The X4-845 is $50, and the X4-880K is about $100... you may be able to find a compatible CPU on EBay for cheap too.

X4-845-> https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6zfmP6/amd-cpu-ad845xackasbx

X4-870K https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fk98TW/amd-athlon-x4-870k-39ghz-quad-core-processor-ad870kxbjcsbx

Of course Ryzen is a little better, but it may not make sense on a budget. It is probably better to save up for a better computer and use this for now.

 

[cookie.luneth9]

Don't forget you need to buy DDR4 memory. At minimum 2x4GB 2666MHz, preferably 3200MHz.

You'll also need to REINSTALL Windows (and need a new license too).

You do NOT need an APU, just a CPU when you have a graphics card. I'm assuming you have an FM2+ socket (confirm that).

The X4-845 is $50, and the X4-880K is about $100... you may be able to find a compatible CPU on EBay for cheap too.

X4-845-> https://pcpartpicker.com/product/6zfmP6/amd-cpu-ad845xackasbx

X4-870K https://pcpartpicker.com/product/Fk98TW/amd-athlon-x4-870k-39ghz-quad-core-processor-ad870kxbjcsbx

Of course Ryzen is a little better, but it may not make sense on a budget. It is probably better to save up for a better computer and use this for now.

Oh I totally forgot about buying a motherboard.
Yes I have a Fm2+ socket motherboard.

I'll check out those athlon series for now. then save up for better computer.

 

[photonboy]

Not just motherboard, but Ryzen uses DDR4 memory. Also new copy of Windows. That's roughly $400?

 

[cookie.luneth9]

Not just motherboard, but Ryzen uses DDR4 memory. Also new copy of Windows. That's roughly $400?

Ohhh. looks like I need to save a lot of money to get that upgrade.

I just need a quad core cpu for my project. I can't find any Athlon cpu here so if i'm stuck with the A series should I go with the A10 or A8? can you suggest a good cpu. I don't understand the difference between these two because I can see that they both have 4 cores and threads.

 

[vapour]

If has win 7 product key, should be able to reinstall without purchasing new.

 

[photonboy]

If has win 7 product key, should be able to reinstall without purchasing new.

He would need a FULL license that qualifies to transfer to a new system. Most people don't have that. I doubt he does. Most people have what is usually called an "OEM" license.

If you bought an OEM license or pre-built which has an OEM license already assigned then THIS answer applies:
https://www.ricksdailytips.com/transfer-windows-7-to-new-pc/

 

[vapour]

@ photonboy

I mention just in case he does have a full license.