What amd apu build should i choose?

[Synergy_Nova]

Im building a pc with an amd apu but the thing is i dont know what to do... more expensive mobo less expensive cpu or more expensive cpu and less mother board... i will buy a gpu later on. Here are my two pc part picker links that i made. http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/GYjpnQ
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/FyD2Lk

 

[RCFProd]

Build one is very good.

Just need to replace the TN panel monitor with an IPS monitor for much better image quality.

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£104.42 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £104.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-04 18:55 BST+0100

No need to improve anything other than that.

All that's missing now is an SSD.

 

[subvoltic]

For basically the same price this would be a better setup http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Xthgxr
but you will need to buy a gpu to use this as there is no onboard graphics.

If your set on getting an APU then go for the more powerful apu with a cheaper motherboard.

 

[theyeti87]

Build one is very good.

Just need to replace the TN panel monitor with an IPS monitor for much better image quality.

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£104.42 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £104.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-04 18:55 BST+0100

No need to improve anything other than that.

All that's missing now is an SSD.

Second the SSD comment, otherwise that's a good looking little system you have there

What will you be using this machine for primarily?

 

[Synergy_Nova]

Build one is very good.

Just need to replace the TN panel monitor with an IPS monitor for much better image quality.

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£104.42 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £104.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-04 18:55 BST+0100

No need to improve anything other than that.

All that's missing now is an SSD.

Second the SSD comment, otherwise that's a good looking little system you have there

What will you be using this machine for primarily?

I will use it for gaming

 

[Synergy_Nova]

For basically the same price this would be a better setup http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/Xthgxr
but you will need to buy a gpu to use this as there is no onboard graphics.

If your set on getting an APU then go for the more powerful apu with a cheaper motherboard.

The fx 6300 doesnt have any graphics in it so i wont see anything on my monitor

 

[theyeti87]

I think the better option for you is to go with the APU. The one you have picked out would be what I would personally buy. If you find that the graphics aren't up to par with what games you're playing, there is the option to crossfire your APU with a R7 series.

 

[sora]

Build one is very good.

Just need to replace the TN panel monitor with an IPS monitor for much better image quality.

Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£104.42 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £104.42
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-04 18:55 BST+0100

No need to improve anything other than that.

All that's missing now is an SSD.

+1; This IPS monitor is solid for the price! Also, an SSD is NOT needed.

 

[Cristi72]

Hello,

Since you'll use another GPU later, why not going for an Intel setup? The integrated HD4600 is indeed less powerful than R7 from the A10-7850K, but paired with a discrete GPU will give you later much better performance in any scenario:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/zzn7Bm

Plus, if you plan to do a Hybrid Crossfire later with the integrated GPU for the AMD system, you have limited options: a Radeon 7750 for the A10-6800K or a R7-250X for the A10-7850K, which will give you sub-par performance for an 1080p monitor for today games (30 FPS tops at low-medium settings) and poor performance in future games.

 

[RCFProd]

Indeed, I overlooked that. If you're buying a GPU later you really should consider getting the Intel i3-4150 right now.

With the CX430 you can add a GTX 960 later and you'll have a really well balanced build.

 

[Synergy_Nova]

Hello,

Since you'll use another GPU later, why not going for an Intel setup? The integrated HD4600 is indeed less powerful than R7 from the A10-7850K, but paired with a discrete GPU will give you later much better performance in any scenario:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/zzn7Bm

Plus, if you plan to do a Hybrid Crossfire later with the integrated GPU for the AMD system, you have limited options: a Radeon 7750 for the A10-6800K or a R7-250X for the A10-7850K, which will give you sub-par performance for an 1080p monitor for today games (30 FPS tops at low-medium settings) and poor performance in future games.

yeah i'll see what i can do, really im only going to be playing minecraft and other lighweight games on the cpu. i was thinking going the i3 4150 but if the other one is better well i'll go for that.

 

[Synergy_Nova]

Hello,

Since you'll use another GPU later, why not going for an Intel setup? The integrated HD4600 is indeed less powerful than R7 from the A10-7850K, but paired with a discrete GPU will give you later much better performance in any scenario:
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/zzn7Bm

Plus, if you plan to do a Hybrid Crossfire later with the integrated GPU for the AMD system, you have limited options: a Radeon 7750 for the A10-6800K or a R7-250X for the A10-7850K, which will give you sub-par performance for an 1080p monitor for today games (30 FPS tops at low-medium settings) and poor performance in future games.

also i see why intel... if i was to upgrade i dont have to download a new mobo since most of the intel run on the lga 1150 socket. on the amd i would most likely buy a new mobo and procesor

 

[RCFProd]

Exactly mate.

Go for something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor (£86.74 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£61.16 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£67.10 @ PC World Business)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.92 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For £40.00)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For £39.99)
Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£104.42 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £442.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-04 21:42 BST+0100

 

[Synergy_Nova]

Exactly mate.

Go for something like this:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: Intel Core i3-4150 3.5GHz Dual-Core Processor (£86.74 @ Amazon UK)
Motherboard: MSI H97 PC MATE ATX LGA1150 Motherboard (£61.16 @ Scan.co.uk)
Memory: Kingston Savage 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2133 Memory (£67.10 @ PC World Business)
Storage: Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive (£42.92 @ Amazon UK)
Case: Corsair SPEC-01 RED ATX Mid Tower Case (Purchased For £40.00)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 430W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply (Purchased For £39.99)
Monitor: LG 22MP55HQ-P 60Hz 22.0" Monitor (£104.42 @ Amazon UK)
Total: £442.33
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-05-04 21:42 BST+0100

Also does it matter if i go with a z97 chipset for overclocking when i do upgrade my cpu
http://uk.pcpartpicker.com/p/x29N7P <---- already got psu and case

 

[RCFProd]

Ignore the CPU cooler for now but sure you can get a Z97 motherboard.

However, even the Intel i3-4150 could last on you for quite a bit as It's not a weak CPU or something. It's actually quite powerful and maybe with DX12 around the corner you won't have to upgrade any time soon.

Z97 is probably useful to have though, go for it.

 

[Synergy_Nova]

Well thanks for the support guys, have a great day