Which integrated CPU

[koolpc]

Which is the best integrated CPU these days?

I ask as I am thinking of building myself a small ITX PC (again, after several years) and no idea which to go for.

Only light gaming, but I have no need for a dedicated GPU (yet).

Are AMD the best these days? If so, which one.

I know components have shot up in price but I would still prefer to build my own PC. I did look at Geekom units but what if it goes faulty after a few years?

Build my own seems like the best route......

 

[koolpc]

GTA5, Tomb Raider, JC3...

No idea between mobile CPU and desktop...

 

[koolpc]

Was looking at Geekom...

 

[koolpc]

All the above might aswell have been written in Chinese! Lol.....

I specced up building my own, going on the AMD 8700G plus DDR5 (6200) 16gb, mobo, PSU, Windows and it's just over £1k......I already have a nice ITX case.

I then need a monitor!! No idea where to start!!! Prob 27"....

Like I said above, the Geekom A1 looks interesting but, it's £1,200 plus!! Not a lot of room for upgrading I don't think either. Has great reviews though. Thing is, I have always built my own over the years.

Component prices have shot up so much!!

 

[koolpc]

The simple summary would be: the 8700G costs a lot and is now outdated and not very fast.

I see...so, what is the alternative?

 

[koolpc]

for a diy-build alternative to a mini-pc? there isn't.
also, if you're spending a best part of a grand, then a "normal" pc will give much better performance than a pc with an iGPU (self-build or mini-pc)

I see....I still wouldn't be able to choose the components as I have lost touch.....I would definitely need help there....either ITX or micro ATX

 

[koolpc]

we're here to help

what is your budget and what case/parts do you already have?

Budget, £1k......plus a monitor

I do have an Raijintek Metis Mini ITX case but I am open to going to Micro ATX.

I would need everything as I don't have any other components.

 

[koolpc]

What about windows software?

 

[koolpc]

that's less than a fiver if you know where to look
(obvs as it's not technically a retail key we cannot mention in the open forums)

I see..

 

[koolpc]

Still drawn to an ITX setup though. Looks like I will go that route and cry when spending the money on highly inflated prices! I would go 2nd hand but that route here is blocked.