Choosing the right CPU for a future build (i3 2100 & a10-6800k)

[iandcn]

Hello Everyone!

I'm really having difficulties understanding much about the difference of these two computers I have. I currently have a system with a10-6800k w/ 1866 G.Skill Ripjaws X 8 gb (2x4gb), no discrete graphics card and another system with a core i3 2100 w/ 2 gigs of RAM (LOL!). I can mix up the parts if needed.

Now, I'm planning to have a somewhat 'decent' workstation/gaming setup. I am planning to buy gtx 750 ti or if I can push further, I'd go with a gtx 960. I want to know your opinion on which among the two processors I have should I go with my future build.

I also wish to know if my current APU system + GPU that can be Hybrid Crossfired to it will be better than a system with core i3 2100 + 750ti.

I wish to have a system that's energy efficient and will be worth my electricity bill. LOL

Monitor to buy (plan): Asus VX239H - I'm also planning a 2nd one in the future (dual monitor)

Things I'm gonna do with this pc build:

Adobe Photoshop
Adobe Premiere Pro (maybe or not too much. just want to try. not much of a big deal)
Audio Recording Setup - have monitor speakers, midi controller, DAC, audio interface

Games:
I'm more into MMORPG since I get motion sickness with FPS games. Maybe games that has graphics such as Dragon Nest.
Planning to play World of Warships and Need for Speed (what ever I can get) too.

I hope someone expert in this forum can shed some light on me. I just started my job and will be able to save for this build in the next couple of months. (for the pc only)

Thank you and have a wonderful day people of Tom's Hardware!

 

[AleksaSavic3]

That AMD system could be much more powerful if you install a killer GPU. The CPUs are almost the same.

That Intel configuration would run all games.

What GPU would you put in that AMD system?

 

[iandcn]

That AMD system could be much more powerful if you install a killer GPU. The CPUs are almost the same.

That Intel configuration would run all games.

What GPU would you put in that AMD system?

I'm planning to go with GTX 750 ti or GTX 960. I still need to do more research since a lot of gamers say that the GTX 960 is a 'sweet spot'.

Also, will the power (# of watts) of my APU decrease if I disable it's integrated graphics for the use of a dedicated graphics (gtx 960).

I don't want to kill myself with electricity bills. LOL

 

[AleksaSavic3]

Yes, GTX 960 is a sweet spot - balanced price and features.

Integrated graphics will be automatically disabled when you plug in a discrete GPU.

For power consumption see this: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a10-6700-a10-6800k-richland-review,3528-11.html

Intel achieves better performance with lower TDP, but the price is higher.

I'd go with Intel, it requires less power. i3 2100 has TDP of only 65W.

You may want to think about an i5, it has 4 physical cores and more cache, also Adobe Premiere Pro requires an i5 or an i7 to work.

 

[iandcn]

Yes, GTX 960 is a sweet spot - balanced price and features.

Integrated graphics will be automatically disabled when you plug in a discrete GPU.

For power consumption see this: http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a10-6700-a10-6800k-richland-review,3528-11.html

Intel achieves better performance with lower TDP, but the price is higher.

I'd go with Intel, it requires less power. i3 2100 has TDP of only 65W.

You may want to think about an i5, it has 4 physical cores and more cache, also Adobe Premiere Pro requires an i5 or an i7 to work.

Thank you for the link but I think it shows TDP used when there is no discrete graphics card.

What if I already have a gtx 960 and integrated graphics will be disabled, would it be running on similar TDPs?

 

[AleksaSavic3]

Similar or lower.