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ULTIMATE AMD Kaveri Value PC Computer "How To" Build Guide

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Nice video!

Really liked the editing and style :)

 

Being Kaveri so nice as "standalone" I'd love to see an HTPC-like build; small case, no GPU, etc.

Basically a value system that I could build for my mother and make sure that it wouldn't be trash after a couple of years (given very basic usage, i.e. skype/web browsing)

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if you guys want a HTPC build

 

you could swap the case to the CoolerMaster Elite 120 and swap the Asrock board to its iTX sibling

 

minus the MSI GPU and it will be a sweet HTPC in your living room

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if you guys want a HTPC build

 

you could swap the case to the CoolerMaster Elite 120 and swap the Asrock board to its iTX sibling

 

minus the MSI GPU and it will be a sweet HTPC in your living room

 

Great idea! HTPC build guide by Linus!!  B)

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This was an awesome video.

 

I really enjoyed the zooming effect to the B-roll close ups on the build steps. It made the video feel interactive has a viewer. Also enjoyed the music at the end with the B-roll of the completed build. 

 

Keep making awesome videos like this one!!!  :)

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PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-L9a 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory:  G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-2400 Memory  ($83.99 @ Newegg)
Storage:  Samsung 840 EVO 120GB 2.5" Solid State Disk  ($89.99 @ Amazon)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Case:  Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Mwave)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $729.88
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 08:37 EDT-0400)

 

 

this is my take of the iTX variant of the HTPC of the above build

 

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

CPU:  AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz)
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-L9a 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.00 @ Amazon)
Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz)
Memory:  G.Skill Ripjaws X Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($79.02 @ NCIX US)
Storage:  Western Digital Caviar Blue 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($59.98 @ OutletPC)
Video Card:  PowerColor Radeon R9 270X 2GB Video Card  ($209.99 @ NCIX US)
Case:  Cooler Master Elite 120 Advanced (Black) Mini ITX Tower Case  ($34.99 @ Newegg)
Power Supply:  Cooler Master i500 500W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($59.99 @ Mwave)
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $854.91
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 08:59 EDT-0400)

and this is the iTX gaming rig to pair with your HDTV

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So you are still alive?

[spoiler= Dream machine (There is also a buildlog)]

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How would an APU build function for a Photo/Video editing machine? I've been looking into building one of these for my girlfriend and it would be used almost entirely for Photoshop/Lightroom.

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should have gotten the 7700K with that 250, just as fast in DG, but $50 cheaper.

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That video was extremely awesome. Well done guys. And that intro...

Molex to SATA, lose all your data

 

 

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Awesome camera work, nice video for sure

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I must say. The intro of this video is AWESOME!

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Nobody on the internet actually tried to crossfire with the r7 260x . could you test this please so I can decide to buy and Kaveri or a FX6300 .

PS: because of your r7 260x awesome video I bought that awesome video card :D. Let's continue ...

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The camerawork/editing was superb. Huge props to the new guy!

"If you do not take your failures seriously you will continue to fail"

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Love how they spelt Luke Lafrienernernenrenrnenrnenrnerneer wrong @31:11 :D

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whatever AMD paid to you, they should double it!

amazing video  B)

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I am looking to do a similar build to this but with a Micro ATX setup using a BitFenix Prodigy M case.  Hopefully I can get some responses in the planning to build thread.  My personal computer I put together with the help of my Bro-in law just died on me after 7 years of hard usage 3 mice and 1 monitor later.  Still rocking my original Logitech 350 Internet Keyboard though ;)  Anyways I hope to get this build up and running soon!

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I am looking to do a similar build to this but with a Micro ATX setup using a BitFenix Prodigy M case.  Hopefully I can get some responses in the planning to build thread.  My personal computer I put together with the help of my Bro-in law just died on me after 7 years of hard usage 3 mice and 1 monitor later.  Still rocking my original Logitech 350 Internet Keyboard though ;)  Anyways I hope to get this build up and running soon!

newegg also has the A10-7850K build guide

 

 

 

hmm I smell AMD Kaveri marketing

 

 

jokes aside

 

@GioM

 

see if this fits your bill

 

the BitFenix has cooling issue since the PSU is mounted at the front which blocks the front cooling intake fan so I suggest the AeroCool DS Cube instead, same size as the BitFenix but have better management of the components and love flat mounting of mobos.

 

 
CPU:  AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($58.90 @ Newegg) 
Total: $578.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 20:43 EDT-0400)

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How would an APU build function for a Photo/Video editing machine? I've been looking into building one of these for my girlfriend and it would be used almost entirely for Photoshop/Lightroom.

maybe for simple photo/video editing

 

but when it comes to serious work, I think you will have to consider more power than this build

 

FX6350 + GTX760 should be more than enough.

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Hey, all.

 

Thanks for the kind words on the intro and editing. =P I tried quite a few new things this time around and I'm glad you liked them. I've had a few people ask me about the zoom-in transitions (there were ZERO actual zooms in this video. They were all faked in AfterEffects. The wrap-around at 15 minutes is especially hilarious, in my opinion) and I think I'll just quickly post a video showing how I did them. THERE IS A CATCH! Gotta follow me on Twitter (@edzelyago) 'cause that's how I'll be linking to it. It's easier for me that way. xD

 

If you have any constructive criticism or even non-constructive criticism (e.g. "You suck!") feel free to shoot them my way (again, better if you use Twitter 'cause I'll be more likely to see it that way.)

 

Cheers!

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should have gotten the 7700K with that 250, just as fast in DG, but $50 cheaper.

actually there is a slight difference, the number of GPU cores in the 7700K is lower than the 7850K

 

the 7700K is basically similar to the 6800K in terms of GPU performance

 

the 7850K GPU is quite similar to the R7 250 or the previous gen HD7750

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actually there is a slight difference, the number of GPU cores in the 7700K is lower than the 7850K

 

the 7700K is basically similar to the 6800K in terms of GPU performance

 

the 7850K GPU is quite similar to the R7 250 or the previous gen HD7750

 

the 250 has 384 SP, while the 7850K has 512, the 7700K has 384, so it will be just as fast.

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newegg also has the A10-7850K build guide

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jNHbJWwFlp0

 

 

hmm I smell AMD Kaveri marketing

 

 

jokes aside

 

@GioM

 

see if this fits your bill

 

the BitFenix has cooling issue since the PSU is mounted at the front which blocks the front cooling intake fan so I suggest the AeroCool DS Cube instead, same size as the BitFenix but have better management of the components and love flat mounting of mobos.

 

 
CPU:  AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO 82.9 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($29.99 @ Micro Center) 
Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88M-HD+ Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($58.90 @ Newegg) 
Total: $578.38
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 20:43 EDT-0400)

 

Thanks, I just looked at it again on YT and you are right!  I guess I will just have to do the Mini ITX instead or change the case as you stated.

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the 250 has 384 SP, while the 7850K has 512, the 7700K has 384, so it will be just as fast.

hmm now that i look at the stream processing units looks like the onboard GPU in the 7850K is sandwich between the R7 250 and R7 250X coz the R7 250X has up to 640 stream processors

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Thanks, I just looked at it again on YT and you are right!  I guess I will just have to do the Mini ITX instead or change the case as you stated.

if its an iTX build

 

here you go

 

 
CPU:  AMD A10-7850K 3.7GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($179.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
CPU Cooler:  Noctua NH-L9a 57.5 CFM CPU Cooler  ($42.00 @ Amazon) 
Motherboard:  ASRock FM2A88X-ITX+ Mini ITX FM2+ Motherboard  ($98.98 @ SuperBiiz) 
Power Supply:  SeaSonic 400W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($49.99 @ Mwave) 
Operating System:  Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($89.98 @ OutletPC) 
Total: $644.89
(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)
(Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-04-02 21:41 EDT-0400)

 

using the same parts like Linus build but swap the mobo to the iTX flavor and using the CM Elite 120 

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