AMD A8 for VIVE?

Kurgen · 13 Apr 2016 at 09:33

a mate has asked me if an AMD A8 will handle a vive, with something like a gtx 970/980..

I have no idea how this cpu rates... will it be a total bottleneck? would an A10 be better? or is it scrap heap and buy new intel kit

Kurgen · 13 Apr 2016 at 09:58

is it worth running the test at all? as his current card is pants

Kurgen · 13 Apr 2016 at 11:41

he has some entry level amd card, cant remember what but its a £75 job so will be useless. I'm thinking he will have to get at very least the lowest non K i5 with a 970 (or pascal equivalent)

Kurgen · 20 Apr 2016 at 11:17

I installed my vive yesterday, while I noticed no slow down or frame drop, I did take a peek at task manager and my i5 3570s, was hitting 85% most of the time.

The good thing about my mates setup he can get a new GPU etc... and try it.. if its crap he can buy a new motherboard cpu etc.

Kurgen · 20 Apr 2016 at 22:13

well I wont be able to post any time soon, hes just decided to get the vive plus he will be waiting for pacsal cards (or good offer on current ones)