Too many cpu's

[Novel8]

I saw the list of AMD cpu's for my new MOBO...about 15 shown. How does one pick one, who is not into games ever and video editing?I am losing patience in doing the research of something i do not know anything about. How does one know that a cpu or is it Apu has on board graphics? Also does everything come with the product..ie heatsink,fans? My MoBO is the Asus MSA99X-EVO Am3+

 

[HEXiT]

what do you intend doing with your new pc...

 

[Novel8]

what do you intend doing with your new pc...

I thought I mentioned in my OP that i am not into games or video editing...LOL so what else is left? The typical boring surfing, emais, youtube and video clips wherever. I need to know ASAP

 

[rehed21]

Your motherboard does not support on board graphics so you will need to purchase a video card and for your needs a HD 6450 or something similar would be great. You want to purchase an AM3 or AM3+ cpu and at least a dual core. It is easier to find a 41xx (4100 or 4150) series quad core online and they are usually the cheapest. It would be a good idea to purchase an aftermarket cooler just because they are usually quieter than the stock AMD cooler (heatsink & fan) that normally comes with the CPU.

This lists the CPU's that you can put on your motherboard (I noticed that the 4150 is not on it): https://www.asus.com/Motherboards/M5A99X_EVO/#support

 

[rgd1101]

budget?

 

[Novel8]

Budget for the processor? 100-125 dollars I couldn't absorb what Rehed21 was telling me...sorry not that tech literate...thanks...if he cares to lay it out in layman's terms i might understand

 

[rehed21]

Then pick the FX 4100 or FX 4300, whichever is cheapest. You need to purchase a graphics card - the HD 6450 or GeForce 210 are cheap and will stream youtube videos at 1080p.

 

[rgd1101]

http://pcpartpicker.com/part/amd-cpu-fd4300wmhkbox
FX 4300 $100

 

[HEXiT]

yep you dont need the top end cpu's if all your doing is basic stuff. in fact you might be happier with a £350 laptop. it will do everything you want it to and can even be hooked up to your tv to watch a movie if needed.
personally i wouldnt bother with an fx4100 or anything like it instead an amd apu(cpu and gfx all on 1 chip) A6 or A8 build would likely be just as useful, cost less to run and wont take up to much space because you dont need to mount them in a big box case.

 

[Novel8]

Then pick the FX 4100 or FX 4300, whichever is cheapest. You need to purchase a graphics card - the HD 6450 or GeForce 210 are cheap and will stream youtube videos at 1080p.

yep you dont need the top end cpu's if all your doing is basic stuff. in fact you might be happier with a £350 laptop. it will do everything you want it to and can even be hooked up to your tv to watch a movie if needed.
personally i wouldnt bother with an fx4100 or anything like it instead an amd apu(cpu and gfx all on 1 chip) A6 or A8 build would likely be just as useful, cost less to run and wont take up to much space because you dont need to mount them in a big box case.

My socket says AM3+ so FX may work or may not, at least that is what i read here somewhere. My case is mid size for a ATX form if that means anything and so is my MOBO. I was leaning towards an APU, but don't know if it is compatible with my MOBO. I tried phoning ASUS and its frustrating they put me on hold and then eventually ask me to leave a voice mail so they can call me back...so i hung up.

 

[HEXiT]

best deal with them though email mate. an apu needs socket fm1 i think but i know its not compatible with am3+.
i made my suggestion because i didnt think you already had started the build. so yeah the fx 4100/4300 will be all you need.