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TDGUK

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I found a cheap processor which also comes with a built in graphics card with all that I will need for now:

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=CP-329-AM

I was just wondering what would be the best motherboard to go with if I want to be able to upgrade to top of the range processors in the future?

Also once I have my motherboard and processor which has graphics card built in are the only things left to get a PC case, RAM, harddrive, powersupply unit and optical drive? Apart from obviously HDMI monitor and keyboard, mouse etc...

I want to go for just 8gb of ram at the moment but like I said with the opportunity to upgrade to better stuff in the future.

So can anyone help finish my build?

Thanks in advance
 
unfortunately with the Trinity range of CPUs you can't upgrade from there as they are closed sockets, those chips use the fm2 socket and the other ranges of AMD cpus such as the Bull;doser and Piledrivers all use the am3+ sockets so you wouildn't be able to upgrade to a better cpu other than the A10
 
Do you have an overall budget, or do you want it cheap?

With the trinity chips, the motherboards are for FM2's where as the better chips without integrated graphics atm are AM3+ motherboards. Depending on your budget, I could spec you something up.
 
ThaReaperGuy said:
Do you have an overall budget, or do you want it cheap?

With the trinity chips, the motherboards are for FM2's where as the better chips without integrated graphics atm are AM3+ motherboards. Depending on your budget, I could spec you something up.
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+1 if you have a budget we could spec you soemthing that would suit your needs
 
I was under the impression the A series processors where FM2 sockets such as the quad cores. I thought these was the best for gaming? Like I say I want it cheap to begin with but to be able to easily upgrade in the future? For some guides I want to be able to play Ghostbusters The Video Game maxed out and other games around that level of performance. Could you make some specs for 2 budgets? 1 under £350 (or just as cheap as possible that will be able to play Ghostbusters The Video Game and similar level games maxed out) and one under £500? Thanks guys
 
The A6 is a dual core.
And they're not the best for gaming as far as CPU's go, the dual core ; Not by a long shot.
They're the best IGP solution though.
 
YOUR BASKET
1 x AMD A10-5800K Black Edition 3.80GHz (Socket FM2) APU Trinity Quad Core Processor **FREE SIMCITY PC GAME** (AD580KWOHJBOX) £95.99
1 x Gigabyte F2A55-DS3 AMD A55 Chipset (Socket FM2) DDR3 ATX Motherboard £61.99
1 x Adata XPG Xtreme v1.0 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-17100C10 2133MHz Dual Channel Memory Kit (AX3U2133XC4G10-2X) £59.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £52.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £39.98
1 x Zalman T2 ATX Mini Tower Case - Black £19.99
Total : £342.94 (includes shipping : £10.00).



£350 buill actually its under and that uses the top end quad core trinity cpu

YOUR BASKET
1 x Intel Core i5-3570K 3.40GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £189.95
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £60.00
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £52.99
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-15000C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV38G186C9K) £49.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £39.98
Total : £534.86 (includes shipping : £10.00).


Slightly over but would be future proof for a good 2-3 years and also would play nearly everything on ultra (i have a 7850 and a 3770k and i can play evgerything on ultra with good fps 40+ usually 60 minimum at 1080p)

amd equivalent
YOUR BASKET
1 x AMD Piledriver FX-8 Eight Core 8320 Black Edition 3.50GHz (Socket AM3+) Processor - Retail £129.95
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x Gigabyte 990FXA-UD3 AMD 990FX (Socket AM3+) DDR3 Motherboard £109.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £52.99
1 x Patriot Viper "Black Mamba" Generation 3 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-15000C9 1866MHz Dual Channel Kit (PV38G186C9K) £49.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £39.98
Total : £524.86 (includes shipping : £10.00).


again slightly over but would probably allow you to max out graphics settings
 
What Lep specc'd really. The FM2 way of things will always be IGP so won't be the best for performance when you want to play game, a CPU and dedicated GPU will be more powerful, and with a little extra you can get a nice solid system that will handle very high settings, where as a A10-5800k will sit around the Medium/High at 50+ fps.

If your really stumped for cash, then IGP will be okay, but if you can stretch, 3570k & a 7850 will do you nicely.
 
I have decided to spend more and get a better system so looking around £500 mark. Thanks everyone for your help. Just wondering are Intel and AMD that different is one better? Also is it the motherboards that allow for future upgrades and makes it easier?
 
the intel ones are better in gaming, are smaller chips and use less power whereas the amds are a larger chip use more power and the cores inside aren't as good core for core versus an intel core, but multitasking the amd 8320 wins against the i5 as it has 8 rather than 4
 
TDGUK said:
I have decided to spend more and get a better system so looking around £500 mark. Thanks everyone for your help. Just wondering are Intel and AMD that different is one better? Also is it the motherboards that allow for future upgrades and makes it easier?
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YOUR BASKET
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x Intel Core i3-3220 3.30GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £92.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £85.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £52.99
1 x GeIL EVO Leggera 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GEL38GB1600C9DC) £47.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £39.98
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £513.97 (includes shipping : £11.75).



That would do you nicely. If you want to pay a little more for the i5K it can be overclocked for even more performance but that's nearer £600 all in and from the sounds of it you still need a monitor. The i3 isn't bad you can always upgrade it once i5Ks are going 2nd hand reasonably cheap down the road.
 
honosuseri said:
YOUR BASKET
1 x **B Grade** Gigabyte ATI Radeon HD 7850 OC Windforce 2X 2048MB GDDR5 PCI-Express Graphics Card w/ Nexuiz, Sleeping Dogs & Dirt Showd (GX-100-GI) £129.95
1 x Intel Core i3-3220 3.30GHz (Ivybridge) Socket LGA1155 Processor (77W) - Retail £92.99
1 x Gigabyte Z77-D3H Intel Z77 (Socket 1155) DDR3 Motherboard £85.99
1 x Seagate Barracuda 7200RPM 1TB SATA 6Gb/s 64MB Cache - OEM (ST1000DM003) HDD £52.99
1 x GeIL EVO Leggera 8GB (2x4GB) DDR3 PC3-12800C9 1600MHz Dual Channel Kit (GEL38GB1600C9DC) £47.99
1 x Corsair Builder Series CX 430w Modular '80 Plus Bronze' Power Supply (CP-9020058-UK) £39.98
1 x Xigmatek Asgard Pro Gaming Case - Black £32.99
1 x OcUK 24x DVD±RW SATA ReWriter (Black) - OEM £16.99
Total : £513.97 (includes shipping : £11.75).



That would do you nicely. If you want to pay a little more for the i5K it can be overclocked for even more performance but that's nearer £600 all in and from the sounds of it you still need a monitor. The i3 isn't bad you can always upgrade it once i5Ks are going 2nd hand reasonably cheap down the road.
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Thanks for help. Was just wondering if you think I would be best of buying a ready built system seen as though I need a monitor and all the other stuff and then just upgrade it as and when?
 
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