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A quick CPU question

DXP55

DXP55

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I have finally decided to ditch my old backup Dell from hell.

I have ordered a new case and am going I hope to get a decent PC for less than £100
I have HD and DVD/CD player so all I need is rest of bit's - My intention was to get a AMD am1 chip and motherboard but during searching I came across a FM2 quite cheap.

So my question is which of these two is latest technology and which would suit my needs - It's only for wife and myself to surf net and look at HD Youtube or videos.

As I say it's a back up as I already have a decent PC and the Dell was doing my head in being so slow.

Dave
 
I think the AM1 chips are pretty nippy for this sort of thing, but if you go for an FM2 APU you might be able to play a couple of basic games on low settings a bit more easily :)

If the FM2 chip is dirt cheap go for that, otherwise the AM1 is cheaper + fine for your requirements
 
Has the AM1 chip got the on board graphics on it ?- I notice the Micro motherboards don't have them on or that's how it reads to me.

Knowing my luck I would buy both only to find I need a graphics card.

Thanks

Dave
 
Yes they do and the boards do have display connectors.

https://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-603-AS&groupid=701&catid=1903&subcat=2808

Onboard Graphics Integrated AMD Radeon™ R Series Graphics in the APU
Multi-VGA output support : HDMI/DVI/RGB ports
- Supports HDMI with max. resolution 4096 x 2160 @ 24 Hz / 1920 x 1080 @ 60 Hz
- Supports DVI with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
- Supports RGB with max. resolution 1920 x 1200 @ 60 Hz
Maximum shared memory of 2048 MB
Click to expand...

What board have you seen that says it doesnt?
 
Thank you

Been reading since I posted (probably in haste) and now understand what I am reading.:o

Dave
 
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