A10-6800K APU: can it handle 1440p monitors ?

[bobo696]

Hi there !

I'm thinking about building a desktop pc for a friend. He's not after gaming, but he wants a big screen for comfort, a 27". I'm thinking about going the APU route and I was wondering if the integrated graphics of the 6800K can handle monitors of 1440p resolution ?

Thanks !

 

[Boomstick777]

The GPU part of the 6800K is the HD 8670D. That can output 1440P so you're all good, just make sure the motherboard you choose has a 'Dual link' DVI output, dual link is needed for 1440P..

 

[bobo696]

The GPU part of the 6800K is the HD 8670D. That can output 1440P so you're all good, just make sure the motherboard you choose has a 'Dual link' DVI output, dual link is needed for 1440P..

awesome !

Then could you spec me a good motherboard with dual link capabilities and adequate RAM to go with these, to bake a good base unit ?

Thanks!

 

[teppic]

This is a good board, and supports 1440p

http://www.overclockers.co.uk/showproduct.php?prodid=MB-426-GI

Also has USB 3, SATA 6, etc. Nice modern features.

 

[stulid]

Look for a 2133MHz RAM kit to make the most from the APU, I normally would say go even higher 2400MHz+ but the Richland APU's ive used didnt like it.

 

[Boomstick777]

awesome !

Then could you spec me a good motherboard with dual link capabilities and adequate RAM to go with these, to bake a good base unit ?

Thanks!

Like Teppic wrote, that Gigabyte mobo would be ideal, http://www.gigabyte.com/products/product-page.aspx?pid=4384#sp


APU with integrated AMD Radeon™ HD 8000/7000 series graphics:
* To use the onboard graphics ports, you must install an AMD APU with integrated graphics.

1 x D-Sub port
1 x DVI-D port, supporting a maximum resolution of 2560x1600
* Support for 2560x1600 resolution requires both a monitor and cable that support Dual Link DVI.
* The DVI-D port does not support D-Sub connection by adapter.
1 x HDMI port, supporting a maximum resolution of 1920x1200


Can't go wrong with Gigabyte, excellent quality and warranty, the only motherboards I build with now.

For ram find the best value 2133mhz kit you can find. Can get some great deals on 8GB and 16GB sets atm.

 

[jrwagh333]

Can I just jump in and ask this.
I know APU's love fast memory when it comes to gaming but why does the OP need fast RAM if the user is not going to be gaming? - I'm just thinking that there is money to be saved here. Happy to be proven wrong.

 

[teppic]

Any tiny gain will be set back with higher latencies. You'd never see any difference in real use, perhaps +1-2% in some benchmarks, others could even fall slightly.