AMD A8-5500 or A8-5600

[StumpjumperUK]

Just putting together a budget PC, and have decided on AMD Trinity and probably a Gigabyte A85X-based motherboard like this one: GA-F2A85XM-D3H.
Both the A8 processors above are around the same price, so just looking for opinions on which to use. I like the idea of a low power (quieter system?) CPU so that would be the 5500 at 65W vs. 100W; but I also like the idea of a faster CPU, so that would be the 5600 at 3.6GHz vs 3.2GHz.
On the other hand I haven't found any specifics on overclocking potential: the 5600 seems to be marketed more at overclockers "black edition" "unlocked" but as I understand it the 5500 is also unlocked, ...so does it have good overclocking potential? If you have some experience or just opinions, I would like to hear.
(And also if you think I'm on the wrong track with the motherboard)

 

[djshauny1]

Whats your budget and what parts do you need?

 

[StumpjumperUK]

I wanted to spend £150 on the Motherboard/CPU/Memory: but have decided to go a bit over to get latest parts: my first thought was FM1 with A55 mobo. Have a nice mATX case with all the drives.

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

AMD Richland is being released next month. These basically have higher clockspeeds and reduced power consumption:

http://hexus.net/tech/news/cpu/51145-amd-richland-apu-processor-range-key-specs-listed/

 

[StumpjumperUK]

Could wait for those... but then the queston changes to A8-6500 or A8-6600 ...much the same issue...

 

[CAT-THE-FIFTH]

Could wait for those... but then the queston changes to A8-6500 or A8-6600 ...much the same issue...

If its a small form factor rig I would get the A8-6500. If I was getting a larger rig and was overclocking I would get the A8-6600K.