Discussion would an amd a8 be a good base for a budget esports machine, or would i do better with a 3rd gen i5?

[jordanbuilds1]

came across these cpus on ebay, and i want to know if i should get one since their fairly cheap.
(btw i only play val, overwatch, rb, rl, etc.)

 

[Eximo]

Are you getting a GPU?

A8 covers a few generations of APU, so hard to say without knowing which one. 3rd Gen i5 isn't terrible, but I would question its cost effectiveness over something newer.

 

[jordanbuilds1]

Are you getting a GPU?

A8 covers a few generations of APU, so hard to say without knowing which one. 3rd Gen i5 isn't terrible, but I would question its cost effectiveness over something newer.

either the 9600 model or the 7600. gpu is a gtx 950.

 

[Eximo]

Well, I guess it comes down to motherboard then. Older FM2 chipsets and chips will be limited to PCIe 2.0, and Older LGA1155 chipsets will also be limited PCIe 2.0. i5 3rd gen does support PCIe 3.0, but you need a motherboard that also does.

In terms of pricing. Not a huge jump to get something like an i5-7400, or even a Ryzen 1600 if you are lucky. All the chips that don't natively support Windows 11 took a huge drop in price.

 

[stonecarver]

https://www.ebay.com/itm/176255944207?mkevt=1&mkpid=0&emsid=e11304.m43.l3160&mkcid=7&ch=osgood&euid=5c2cd53cc5bf4f5c95979d7b360beb6c&bu=45011315247&exe=0&ext=0&osub=-1%7E1&crd=20240228082858&segname=11304

For $ 55.00 with shipping all this needs is a SSD and OS.

From your posts I see your getting your feet wet deciding what path to go. New full system to used AMD's. If money is tight than system above works great with Windows 11 if you do the bypass. And the GPU is slightly faster than the one your friend just gave you.

 

[geofelt]

either the 9600 model or the 7600. gpu is a gtx 950.

The i5-9600 is about twice as strong as the A8-7600:
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-9600+@+3.10GHz&id=3554

AMD A8-7600 APU Benchmark

 

[logainofhades]

What is your budget, and what all do you need to buy?

 

[Eximo]

The i5-9600 is about twice as strong as the A8-7600:
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=Intel+Core+i5-9600+@+3.10GHz&id=3554

AMD A8-7600 APU Benchmark

I believe he was referring to the A8-9600

 

[punkncat]

3rd gen i5 all day long. It will almost assuredly be hands down more powerful than the A series AMD. (to the tune of around 70% based on a 3550)

I didn't note you mentioning it, but where are you located geographically and what is your budget?

 

[geofelt]

I believe he was referring to the A8-9600

It would be helpful if the OP supplied links to the processors he is considering,
Regardless, the A8-9600 passmark rating is essentially the same:
https://www.cpubenchmark.net/cpu.php?cpu=AMD+A8-9600&id=3004

 

[jordanbuilds1]

What is your budget, and what all do you need to buy?

Alr, to answer all your questions
1.my budget is 200
2. I got the case and psu
3. I'm in the us
4. I already looked at the optiplex, but I have a case that I need to use so that's out the window.

 

[jordanbuilds1]

Also, if I were to go the am4 route, would the Ryzen 3 1200 be a bad option?

 

[stonecarver]

You have had a lot of good people chime in to lend a hand but you seem still looking at the menu. If parts were food hey that's cool.

Ready to help if later you have a question on parts you finally end up with.

 

[geofelt]

Also, if I were to go the am4 route, would the Ryzen 3 1200 be a bad option?

You will be disappointed if you play modern games.
If there is a microcenter near you, they often have good combo deals.

 

[jordanbuilds1]

Alr getting back to my original question, will the amd a8 9600 be a good start for a budget eSports machine with a rx 560/ GTX 960, or am I better off with a 3rd gen i5 (or really anything else)?

 

[COLGeek]

Alr getting back to my original question, will the amd a8 9600 be a good start for a budget eSports machine with a rx 560/ GTX 960, or am I better off with a 3rd gen i5 (or really anything else)?

This has been answered in this thread already. Neither is going to be satisfying playing current games.

You would be better served saving your money for a much more modern and capable build.

 

[jordanbuilds1]

This has been answered in this thread already. Neither is going to be satisfying playing current games.

You would be better served saving your money for a much more modern and capable build.

Like valorant?

 

[COLGeek]

Like valorant?

Yes. Pretty much all modern AAA games are too demanding for the relics you are asking about.

Really no reason to spend money for those components if playing current games.

 

[jordanbuilds1]

Yes. Pretty much all modern AAA games are too demanding for the relics you are asking about.

Really no reason to spend money for those components if playing current games.

You realize valorant isn't a triple a title right? I ran it on my old school laptop and easily got 40-50 fps.

 

[COLGeek]

I fully realize what the games require. It doesn't change the fact that you are pursuing old tech for modern purposes.

Not a wise use of your money.

Feel free to proceed as desired.