AMD APU Gaming PC

BlackSunrise

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Hello guys. I want to make a low-cost gaming PC. I learned some time ago about the APUs from AMD but since I never had an AMD CPU I am asking your opinions about the system I build and maybe your changes/opinions

CPU: AMD A10-7890K Box
Mobo: Asus A88XM-Plus
Case: Thermaltake Core V21
RAM: Mushkin Silverline 16GB DDR3-1600MHz
Storage: 120GB SSD / WD Black 1TB (for gaming) / WD Caviar Green 3TB (for storage)
Power: Seasonic M12II-520 Bronze EVO Edition

World of Warcraft, Diablo III, Starcraft 2, Overwatch, DOTA 2. These are the 5 games I play most. Will I be able to run these games at 1080p high/max with no problems? And if yes, will I be able to play the occasional Witcher/Fallout/Tomb Raider (ofc I dont expect to play these at max settings, just to be able to try them)?

Any consideration or opinion is welcomed. Thanks all for your time

PS. I have a PCI Express X-Fi Titanium Fatal1ty Champion Series sound card. Since the Mobo has 2 PCI-e slots can I install it or I will have a problem with the small case?
 
First of you don't need 16GB of Ram for Gaming, you don't need that much Storage if you run out of space just get more. What I'm saying is that it's not balanced, you can always get more RAM or Storage, but changing CPU's means changing the Motherboard to, get my drift. This is better value http://pcpartpicker.com/p/fJWttJ

If you need a better CPU you can upgrade to an i7 6700K, if you need more storage you can always go get more, same with the RAM.
 
Hi,
Yes there will be plenty of room for the sound card.

I prefer kasol kay's build, As having a dedicated GPU is so much better.

Most people running on APU / Integrated graphics are usually the result of parents being told by shop assistant's they are gaming PCs.
They should not be something you go out and intentionally buy.
The minimum card you want to buy is a 750ti, otherwise its a waste of money.