FX onboard GPU?

[Robi_g]

I know intel have HD2000, Hd3000 etc...
Is there an AMD equivalent for bulldozer?

 

[nekulturny]

Technically... Llano aka AMD Fushion would be that, but the llano architechture is based closer to the architecture of Phenom II/Athlon IIs, not bulldozer. Without a discrete graphics card, llano is actually better than Sandy Bridge's on-chip graphics, however, a strong dedicated graphics card will put Sandy Bridge ahead.

 

[Robi_g]

So the FX4100 etc... doesn't have on chip GPU because I need something to run games on low until I have enough for a discrete GPU after building new rig. Basically it's FX8120 or i5 2500k but purely based on onboard GPU.

 

[loneninja]

FX processors don't have a built in GPU, I believe some of the AM3+ motherboards still have integrated graphics on them, but they're rather weak considering it's the same graphics chipset AMD used 4 years ago. They struggle to run the original Left 4 Dead, I ran that game on a Radeon 4200 once, wasn't worth it.

The HD3000 graphics on the I5 will perform better, and paired with a good discrete card the I5 will out game any FX processor anyway.

 

[nekulturny]

FX processors don't have a built in GPU, I believe some of the AM3+ motherboards still have integrated graphics on them, but they're rather weak considering it's the same graphics chipset AMD used 4 years ago. They struggle to run the original Left 4 Dead, I ran that game on a Radeon 4200 once, wasn't worth it.

The HD3000 graphics on the I5 will perform better, and paired with a good discrete card the I5 will out game any FX processor anyway.

Right.

A llano fusion is only an appropriate choice if you don't intend to add a graphics card later. Say you wanted just a mild system to surf the web, watch movies, play little games here and there like WOW, League of Legends, Runescape, etc. It can handle some high demanding games, but for a purely gaming system, its not very appropriate.

 

[sarinaide]

If HD is supported by the game title then go ahead, Skyrim, BF3, F1 2011 I know don't run on Intel HD.

 

[Robi_g]

Thanks, Intel it is

 

[amuffin]

Big upgrade from your pentium!

 

[Robi_g]

Only really got into computers in the last half year or so, old PC was from Currys. 750W PSU is overkill 'cos it's meant for new build

 

[nekulturny]

Nothing wrong with 750 watts. PSUs degrade over time, and thats one of the few things that actually can be "future-proofed", thats why I have a 750 PSU, I expect to use it for 2 or 3 builds.