How will these three builds run?

[orangyvv]

Hey guys, I need to do some comparing. I have 3 builds, and I want to know how they will game compared to each other, I.e. If I was to play X game on the exact same settings, how would they compare FPS wise?
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/orangyvv/saved/3ZEe
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/orangyvv/saved/3ZFL
http://pcpartpicker.com/user/orangyvv/saved/3ZG2
Thanks!

 

[Masonrk]

I would do an am3+ chipset and add a GPU. I think for like $50 more maximum, you could run at a decent FPS. I can't give exact fps as I don't have each build benchmarking but I would explore the am3 option and if you don't like it go back to this.

Sorry I couldn't answer exactly what you wanted, but I do hope this helps.

Regards, Mason.

 

[filippi]

For gaming? R7 260X. APUs are in another league entirely.

 

[orangyvv]

Well I need to know HOW much better, as it means a $30 or even $80 differnece

 

[orangyvv]

Nothing?

 

[Masonrk]

You could probably just look up the APU benchmarks and look at what components they had on the tech bench..... as I said before I don't physically have the machines built so I can't give you exact fps or temperature but your best bet would be looking up benchmarks.... or I think it would be..

Regards, Mason.

 

[filippi]

Skyrim -> APU: 40fps (medium preset); R7 260X: 60fps (ultra preset)

Ref. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/a10-7850k-a8-7600-kaveri,3725-7.html
Ref. http://www.tomshardware.com/reviews/radeon-r9-280x-r9-270x-r7-260x,3635-13.html

 

[orangyvv]

Thanks! That really helps me see it's better to go with the 260. A few more dollars will be worth it