A8 series/ first build.

[Manar]

Hello,

 

I'm a first time builder and I was wondering if the Amd a8 serie is good enough. I have the r9 270 video card. I'll be using my computer for FULL HD gaming and video editing. I want this computer to last at least 5 years without any upgrades. Is the a8 serie is a good cpu for these specs? Is the a8 serie powerful enough to be very snappy without any lag or any problemes? Should I go with an FX serie? I have a budget of 650$ with windows 8.1. Should I pay more or this cpu will do the job?  

 

Thank you very much!

[Deletive]

If you don't have the a8 already than

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor ($84.73 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Asus A88X-PLUS ATX FM2+ Motherboard ($75.05 @ Newegg)
Memory: G.Skill Ares Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1866 Memory ($69.30 @ Newegg)
Storage: Western Digital RE3 1TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive ($47.00 @ Amazon)
Video Card: Sapphire Radeon R9 270 2GB Dual-X Video Card ($162.98 @ Newegg)
Case: Thermaltake Commander MS-I ID ATX Mid Tower Case ($29.99 @ Micro Center)
Power Supply: Corsair CX 600W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply ($49.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 8.1 (OEM) (64-bit) ($89.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $609.02
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 15:38 EDT-0400

you don't really need an A8 because you said you're getting a graphics card.

[Enderman]

Don't get an APU if you already have a graphics card. Buy an 8320 or 8350 instead.

Also, 5 years is a very long time. You will probably have to upgrade your GPU soon unless you enjoy playing games at medium settings.

[MellowCream]

Why would you buy an APU? Just get a FX-6300 or Athlon x4 750k and a good AM3+ motherboard.

[MellowCream]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.73 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.69 @ Newegg)
Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)
Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.98 @ Newegg)
Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.98 @ Amazon)
Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card  ($199.98 @ Newegg)
Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.78 @ Amazon)
Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg)
Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg)
Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC)
Total: $653.09
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 15:46 EDT-0400

 

 

This build will be faster, and It's right on your budget.

[Deletive]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU: AMD Athlon X4 760K 3.8GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($84.73 @ OutletPC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A55M-S1 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($34.69 @ Newegg)

Memory: Kingston Fury Black Series 8GB (1 x 8GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($74.99 @ NCIX US)

Storage: Sandisk Ultra Plus 64GB 2.5" Solid State Drive  ($55.98 @ Newegg)

Storage: Seagate Barracuda 500GB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive  ($43.98 @ Amazon)

Video Card: HIS Radeon R9 280 3GB IceQ OC Video Card  ($199.98 @ Newegg)

Case: NZXT Source 210 (White) ATX Mid Tower Case  ($34.78 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: Corsair Builder 430W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply  ($24.99 @ Newegg)

Optical Drive: LG GH24NSB0 DVD/CD Writer  ($13.99 @ Newegg)

Operating System: Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium SP1 (OEM) (64-bit)  ($84.98 @ OutletPC)

Total: $653.09

Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available

Generated by PCPartPicker 2014-08-24 15:46 EDT-0400

 

 

This build will be faster, and It's right on your budget.

Windows 8.1 is worth getting over windows 7.

[MellowCream]

Windows 8.1 is worth getting over windows 7.

Personally, I disagree but it's up to the person that's building the PC. They're the same price so it doesn't matter.

[Manar]

Personally, I disagree but it's up to the person that's building the PC. They're the same price so it doesn't matter.

Thank you to everybody but will the athlon X4 760K last for 4-5 years or it's a weak CPU? and I'm in Canada so the prices are differents but thanks for the built guys really appriciate it !!!  

[MellowCream]

Thank you to everybody but will the athlon X4 760K last for 4-5 years or it's a weak CPU? and I'm in Canada so the prices are differents but thanks for the built guys really appriciate it !!!

No CPU will last 5 years.