So I bought my new processor

[Jason H.]

AMD A8-5600K APU 3.6Ghz Processor AD560KWOHJBOX http://www.amazon.com/AMD-A8-5600K-3-6Ghz-Processor-AD560KWOHJBOX/dp/B0095VPAVE/ref=sr_1_2?m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1382300408&sr=1-2&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=ur2&tag=shopamd-20 is the replacement I bought for the AMD Athlon X2 340 .... is this a good upgrade??

Specs

OS- Win 7

MOBO- BIOSTAR A55ML2

CPU- AMD Athlon x2 340 Dual core (current) AMD A8-5600K APU 3.6 Ghz Quad Core (my upgrade, get it friday)

GPU- Geforce GT 520

Memory- 6 gb

are these good specs (with the new processor)???? basically the my new computer is CRAP... with getting the new processor will it be better or are the other specs also bad???

 

[IAMEXTREME]

You should have gone for
FX 6300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

Although A8-5600k is much better than the Athlon X2 340

 

[MD1987]

You say it's crap, what are you trying to do with it? That GPU is a bit old, so if you are gaming that might be your issue.

Going to a quad core from dual core will certainly help, though.

 

[Pyree]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 2x4GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

 

[Jason H.]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 8GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

lol im not looking to game at high-end graphics like BF3 or anything.. I play a FPS called Soldier Front 2 that Im able to play at highest graphics with the GT 520.. the vid card is just fine for what I do with it.. its a major upgrade from my AMD Radeon HD 4300/4500 series.. all my games run super smooth with the 520 only problem is the AMD dual core hits 100% cpu usage while playing so it lags the game..thats why I upgraded processor.. so with these new specs... is it a DECENT low/mid level gaming pc?

 

[Jason H.]

You should have gone for
FX 6300
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819113286

Although A8-5600k is much better than the Athlon X2 340

my mobo doesnt support AM3 socket.. my mobo is FM2

 

[IAMEXTREME]

This is a low end p.c.
Upgade your graphics card along with processor you are planning to get on friday, if you want a performance boost.

 

[huilun02]

The A8-5600k has four cores that boost to 3.9Ghz, compared to Athlon's only two cores that boost to 3.6Ghz

So the A8 is significantly better than the Athlon. It's still somewhat lacking in performance for games though...

The GT 520 is not very good either, so overall there won't be much of an improvement.

 

[maxalge]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 8GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

lol im not looking to game at high-end graphics like BF3 or anything.. I play a FPS called Soldier Front 2 that Im able to play at highest graphics with the GT 520.. the vid card is just fine for what I do with it.. its a major upgrade from my AMD Radeon HD 4300/4500 series.. all my games run super smooth with the 520 only problem is the AMD dual core hits 100% cpu usage while playing so it lags the game..thats why I upgraded processor.. so with these new specs... is it a DECENT low/mid level gaming pc?

Scrapping the bottom of the gaming barrel sadly.

That video card is not for gaming.

 

[Pyree]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 8GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

lol im not looking to game at high-end graphics like BF3 or anything.. I play a FPS called Soldier Front 2 that Im able to play at highest graphics with the GT 520.. the vid card is just fine for what I do with it.. its a major upgrade from my AMD Radeon HD 4300/4500 series.. all my games run super smooth with the 520 only problem is the AMD dual core hits 100% cpu usage while playing so it lags the game..thats why I upgraded processor.. so with these new specs... is it a DECENT low/mid level gaming pc?

The graphic cores of the APU is better than the GT 520 if you pair it up with proper RAM. So there is no point keeping the GT 520.

BTW, are you in USA?

 

[Jason H.]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 8GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

lol im not looking to game at high-end graphics like BF3 or anything.. I play a FPS called Soldier Front 2 that Im able to play at highest graphics with the GT 520.. the vid card is just fine for what I do with it.. its a major upgrade from my AMD Radeon HD 4300/4500 series.. all my games run super smooth with the 520 only problem is the AMD dual core hits 100% cpu usage while playing so it lags the game..thats why I upgraded processor.. so with these new specs... is it a DECENT low/mid level gaming pc?

The graphic cores of the APU is better than the GT 520 if you pair it up with proper RAM. So there is no point keeping the GT 520.

lol the gt 520 has 2gb dedicated ram the onboard APU/GPU is only 512 mb dedicated :/ .. not saying your wrong.. I know SOME things but this doesnt seem like it would be better than the GPU.. also like I said the 520 is perfectly fine for what im doing at the HIGHEST graphics... my only prob was the processor and yes.. Ohio

 

[IAMEXTREME]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 8GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

lol im not looking to game at high-end graphics like BF3 or anything.. I play a FPS called Soldier Front 2 that Im able to play at highest graphics with the GT 520.. the vid card is just fine for what I do with it.. its a major upgrade from my AMD Radeon HD 4300/4500 series.. all my games run super smooth with the 520 only problem is the AMD dual core hits 100% cpu usage while playing so it lags the game..thats why I upgraded processor.. so with these new specs... is it a DECENT low/mid level gaming pc?

The graphic cores of the APU is better than the GT 520 if you pair it up with proper RAM. So there is no point keeping the GT 520.

lol the gt 520 has 2gb dedicated ram the onboard APU/GPU is only 512 mb dedicated :/ .. not saying your wrong.. I know SOME things but this doesnt seem like it would be better than the GPU.. also like I said the 520 is perfectly fine for what im doing at the HIGHEST graphics... my only prob was the processor

Jason is probably right. But still, sooner or later, you have to change your GPU.

 

[Jason H.]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 8GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

lol im not looking to game at high-end graphics like BF3 or anything.. I play a FPS called Soldier Front 2 that Im able to play at highest graphics with the GT 520.. the vid card is just fine for what I do with it.. its a major upgrade from my AMD Radeon HD 4300/4500 series.. all my games run super smooth with the 520 only problem is the AMD dual core hits 100% cpu usage while playing so it lags the game..thats why I upgraded processor.. so with these new specs... is it a DECENT low/mid level gaming pc?

The graphic cores of the APU is better than the GT 520 if you pair it up with proper RAM. So there is no point keeping the GT 520.

lol the gt 520 has 2gb dedicated ram the onboard APU/GPU is only 512 mb dedicated :/ .. not saying your wrong.. I know SOME things but this doesnt seem like it would be better than the GPU.. also like I said the 520 is perfectly fine for what im doing at the HIGHEST graphics... my only prob was the processor

Jason is probably right. But still, sooner or later, you have to change your GPU.

well yea when the time comes I will.. but tis not like IM trying to play BF3 or COD.. these games arent that graphic intensive.. I can play my game on highest w the 520.. but it lags HARD bcuz processor is slow and stupid.. also the 520 is my upgrade to my AMD Radeon 4300/4500.. so either way its an upgrade from what I had (which played my games fine on low/med graphics) this new one can play my games on high graphics, as long as this new processor is faster and dont hit 100% cpu usage

 

[Jason H.]

It's better. Also, sell your GT 520 and get at least 8GB of 1600MHz CAS9 RAM or better.

lol im not looking to game at high-end graphics like BF3 or anything.. I play a FPS called Soldier Front 2 that Im able to play at highest graphics with the GT 520.. the vid card is just fine for what I do with it.. its a major upgrade from my AMD Radeon HD 4300/4500 series.. all my games run super smooth with the 520 only problem is the AMD dual core hits 100% cpu usage while playing so it lags the game..thats why I upgraded processor.. so with these new specs... is it a DECENT low/mid level gaming pc?

Scrapping the bottom of the gaming barrel sadly.

That video card is not for gaming.

not for intense gaming... for my games it more than enough

 

[IAMEXTREME]

The new processer is better from the previous one for sure.

 

[huilun02]

Ok so you got the best graphics card in the world and it will never be a bottleck.

Your new processor is significantly better than the old one, if that's all you want to hear.

 

[Jason H.]

The new processer is better from the previous one for sure.

thank you sir... check out this vid card.. better than the 520? and compatible w A series APU's?
http://www.amazon.com/HP-DESKTOP-OPTIONS-HP-GeForce-Graphic/dp/B00BL5GJYE

 

[Jason H.]

Ok so you got the best graphics card in the world and it will never be a bottleck.

Your new processor is significantly better than the old one, if that's all you want to hear.

bro... I know the graphics card isnt great but its good for what IIIIMMMMMM doin w it lol.... but yea I know its not high end gaming.... thats not what Im looking for.. Im gamiing on a budget and the 520 is fine for my game... like i said.. again.. the processor was my only prob Im not lagging cuz of GPU.. Im lagging cuz of 100% CPU usage....... thanks though for the opinion.. but I already know my GPU isnt all that..

 

[IAMEXTREME]

GT 630 is a lot better than the 520. However if you can tell us your budget, we might find you a "best bang for the buck".

 

[Jason H.]

GT 630 is a lot better than the 520. However if you can tell us your budget, we might find you a "best bang for the buck".

well for now Im keeping the 520 as it fits my needs but for future purchase's for this system.. id say about 100$

 

[Pyree]

GT 630 is a lot better than the 520. However if you can tell us your budget, we might find you a "best bang for the buck".

Just get getter RAM and get rid of GT 520 when Jason needs more GPU power.

 

[IAMEXTREME]

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814127687&nm_mc=AFC-C8Junction&cm_mmc=AFC-C8Junction-_-na-_-na-_-na&cm_sp=&AID=10446076&PID=3938566&SID=
109 dollars, 7770

 

[Pyree]

BTW, if you are going for the dedicated GPU route, you can save some money by getting the Athlon II X4 750K.

 

[IAMEXTREME]

GT 630 is a lot better than the 520. However if you can tell us your budget, we might find you a "best bang for the buck".

Just get getter RAM and get rid of GT 520 when Jason needs more GPU power.

I don't think upgrading Ram is more important than upgrading a GPU. If he's running a 6GB 1333MHz DDR3, upgrading to 8GB 1600MHz won't make much of a difference.

 

[huilun02]

You can get a HD 7770 for $100