Looking for input on new AMD APU based build.

[giamhe]

Hey guys,

I am looking for some input on my new build. After multiple BSODs, and an aging computer, decided to rebuild my entire system. I am reusing most components of my older setup. The only new parts will be the APU, Motherboard.

Essentially i am only spending $200 for this new build. The entire configuration is as such..
AMD A10-6700, Cooler Master Elite 361 (Black) - System Build - PCPartPicker

I will be using the computer with 2x 23" 1080p samsung monitors for concurrent multi tasking of
One monitor playing Counterstrike source at 1080p
the other monitor will be often used for 1080p youtube video watching

My questions are:
1) Is my PSU capable of powering this system?
2) Will the system be able to power both 1080p displays for my multitasking and usage?
3) Are there any potential bottlenecks or problems i am unaware of?

Kindly note:
I am choosing the APU because i can tag on a Graphics card in the future if i require so.
I only need it to perform the duties as per stated. Nothing more.
I am hoping with the APU as the only source of heat, i can limit total system heat output.

Do feel free to voice out your opinions, I am really looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks..

Thank you in advance.

 

[Phelan]

If you want to play CS at 1080p at an acceptable frame rate, you are going to need a dedicated graphics card, not matter how good AMD's onboard is. And if you want to play online, you want to maintain a high frame rate. Also, streaming 1080p Youtube at the same time is not going to help you, processing power or network connection wise.

Also, I hope you are aware that Newegg prices are in USD and not SGD.

 

[giamhe]

If you want to play CS at 1080p at an acceptable frame rate, you are going to need a dedicated graphics card, not matter how good AMD's onboard is. And if you want to play online, you want to maintain a high frame rate. Also, streaming 1080p Youtube at the same time is not going to help you, processing power or network connection wise.

Also, I hope you are aware that Newegg prices are in USD and not SGD.

Hey Phelan, yes i'm aware the Newegg prices are in USD.

therefore, am i correct to say the A10-6700 will not be sufficient to power 2 1080 monitors with CS above 35fps while streaming video at the same time?

 

[Phelan]

Yes, that is what I said.

 

[giamhe]

Yes, that is what I said.

Oh man.. Guess i really need to start looking harder for better APU options.

Thanks though.

 

[Phelan]

Maybe in a few years.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

Hey guys,

I am looking for some input on my new build. After multiple BSODs, and an aging computer, decided to rebuild my entire system. I am reusing most components of my older setup. The only new parts will be the APU, Motherboard.

Essentially i am only spending $200 for this new build. The entire configuration is as such..
AMD A10-6700, Cooler Master Elite 361 (Black) - System Build - PCPartPicker

I will be using the computer with 2x 23" 1080p samsung monitors for concurrent multi tasking of
One monitor playing Counterstrike source at 1080p
the other monitor will be often used for 1080p youtube video watching

My questions are:
1) Is my PSU capable of powering this system?
2) Will the system be able to power both 1080p displays for my multitasking and usage?
3) Are there any potential bottlenecks or problems i am unaware of?

Kindly note:
I am choosing the APU because i can tag on a Graphics card in the future if i require so.
I only need it to perform the duties as per stated. Nothing more.
I am hoping with the APU as the only source of heat, i can limit total system heat output.

Do feel free to voice out your opinions, I am really looking forward to hearing what everyone thinks..

Thank you in advance.

Lol $200 can get you 2/3 of an APU platform combo.

And you shouldn't be using all these 'PC parts picker' as most of them are based on US or Europe market prices and they DO NOT reflect our local market prices. Variety of PC parts also differ much from ours (our's really limited) so whatever you chose using the picker may not be available in our market, and they certainly may not be the best value for money parts locally too.

And APU is definitely not the best choice when you want to minimise total heat output, just like a look at this:

AMD Richland vs. Intel Haswell: Integrated Graphics Performance Review. Page 8 - X-bit labs

Intel Core i3-4340, Core i3-4330 and Core i3-4130 Review. Page 7 - X-bit labs

A cheaper, yet faster alternative: i.e. Intel Ivy Bridge/Haswell + comparable performance discrete graphics card, is going to output less heat than any of these APUs you had in your mind.

 

[MoneyFace =p]

CPU+MB: Intel Core i3-4130 + ASRock H81M-DGS @ $213
RAM: ADATA Premier DDR3-1600 CL11 8GB @ $85
GPU: Gigabyte R7-250X 2GB OC @ $149 (PC Themes)
Equivalent to an overclocked HD 7770, totally unrivaled by any APU in the next few years to come.
SSD: Crucial M500 240GB @ $215
HDD: Western Digital Green 2TB @ $106
ODD: Samsung 24X CD/DVD Writer [OEM] @ $21
CASE+PSU: In Win BK644 + Powerman IP-P300BN7-2 300W SFX [80 Plus] @ $89
OS: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium 64-bit [OEM] @ $115

Surcharge: $20

Total: $1013

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