Need AMD Tech Tips

[Apache Protocol]

Okay this was finally my question last time i been asking around but people say that i should just build Intel + dGPU, and i agreed for many major part. But the truth is someone told me in 20-40 days i should except a gift but some one told me it was a Computer parts so now i need to ask what is a Best MoBo for AMD Build?

 

By the way they Gave me this APU A10-7870K and AMD Radeon R9 2400MHz 2x4GB Ram. and some cash to spend finishing the Build.

 

So i want to ask if i gave 100-150 USD for MoBo what is the best Model should i get and to utilized the APU + RAM?

 

Parts i Have

 

CPU

RAM

SSD

CASE

 

Parts i Need

 

MOBO

PSU

AIR COOLER

 

Hope some one here can help me.

 

Thanks and God Speed for Linus Tech Tips.

 

"I really want to try APU for the Sake of PC Build"

 

 

[Mr_IICaTz]

1 sec.

[PlayStation 2]

whats the cpu?

AMD A10-7870K

[Mr_IICaTz]

http://www.amazon.com/Gigabyte-DisplayPort-Dual-link-Motherboard-GA-F2A88X-UP4/dp/B00FBCCKIW/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1447778358&sr=8-2&keywords=fm2%2B+motherboard+atx . Great motherboard.

[Apache Protocol]

1 sec.

 

Okay by the way i been Googling the Information what is the Difference with XMP and AMP?

[Mr_IICaTz]

yeah i did not read the post properly the first time. my bad :3

[PlayStation 2]

Uhhh....

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $111.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-17 11:40 EST-0500

 

Mobo gets the job done.

PSU is overkill as all fucking fuck but it's of high quality, despite its price.

Cooler is also really good.

[Morgan MLGman]

Ideally, this would be very good all around, but you can go cheaper, I personally do not like Micro-ATX motherboards, they lack expandability.:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Thermalright MACHO 120 REV.A 46.2 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-UP4 ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $169.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-17 11:41 EST-0500

[Morgan MLGman]

Okay by the way i been Googling the Information what is the Difference with XMP and AMP?

There is none, one is AMD, one is Intel I believe. Only the name differs

[Mr_IICaTz]

forget my suggestions. i don't read properly lol. my bad

[Apache Protocol]

Thanks guys will ask around my location if they have the MoBo if now ill send what i see here.

 

Uhhh....

 

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Plus 76.8 CFM Sleeve Bearing CPU Cooler  ($19.98 @ OutletPC)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-D3H Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($46.98 @ Newegg)
Power Supply: EVGA 750W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-Modular ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ NCIX US)
Total: $111.95
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-17 11:40 EST-0500

 

Mobo gets the job done.

PSU is overkill as all fucking fuck but it's of high quality, despite its price.

Cooler is also really good.

 

Ideally, this would be very good all around, but you can go cheaper, I personally do not like Micro-ATX motherboards, they lack expandability.:

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant

CPU Cooler: Thermalright MACHO 120 REV.A 46.2 CFM CPU Cooler  ($39.99 @ SuperBiiz)
Motherboard: Gigabyte GA-F2A88X-UP4 ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($84.89 @ OutletPC)
Power Supply: XFX TS 650W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply  ($44.99 @ Newegg)
Total: $169.87
Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available
Generated by PCPartPicker 2015-11-17 11:41 EST-0500

[Nena Trinity]

Okay by the way i been Googling the Information what is the Difference with XMP and AMP?

AMP is better for AMD normally but do not try it in Linux...

 

There is none, one is AMD, one is Intel I believe. Only the name differs

I tested AMP and it is not the same for sure it would not make my Linux OS crash without them changing something!

[Apache Protocol]

 

AMP is better for AMD normally but do not try it in Linux...

 

I tested AMP and it is not the same for sure it would not make my Linux OS crash without them changing something!

 

 

I think i play with normal settings first i really cant tell the difference cause right now i dont have the budget for high end game title. Budget is still an Issue so i would stick to what i can play. 

 

Soon i will ask what i can to do squeeze more juice with this build. they say i can OC the APU and RAM if i still need a little more juice they say i can do Dual GPU? or something. ahaha Sorry Noob in PC Building been playing in mostly my Day to day laptop.

[Nena Trinity]

I think i play with normal settings first i really cant tell the difference cause right now i dont have the budget for high end game title. Budget is still an Issue so i would stick to what i can play. 

 

Soon i will ask what i can to do squeeze more juice with this build. they say i can OC the APU and RAM if i still need a little more juice they say i can do Dual GPU? or something. ahaha Sorry Noob in PC Building been playing in mostly my Day to day laptop.

Well it should work good with a 250 If I am not wrong also set it to AMP its probably better than not, do not forget MHz!

[incarnate]

As far as dual graphics is concerned, don't. Not worth it at all. Get a decent gpu for gaming. I paired an a10 7850k with an r9 270 with good results. The wife is using that system and loves it. Dual graphics barely performs better than the limited range of cards that it works with, certainly not close to a decent midrange card.

Also, on a side note. I'm floored that someone hasn't come in the thread yet telling you to sell the a10 and get an i3 or i5 yet. It's great to see an amd thread stay on topic

[Apache Protocol]

As far as dual graphics is concerned, don't. Not worth it at all. Get a decent gpu for gaming. I paired an a10 7850k with an r9 270 with good results. The wife is using that system and loves it. Dual graphics barely performs better than the limited range of cards that it works with, certainly not close to a decent midrange card.

Also, on a side note. I'm floored that someone hasn't come in the thread yet telling you to sell the a10 and get an i3 or i5 yet. It's great to see an amd thread stay on topic

 

even if someone would buy it i think i can't a gift is still a gift i think i might not even upgrade dGPU

[incarnate]

even if someone would buy it i think i can't a gift is still a gift i think i might not even upgrade dGPU

Which is something I can respect, but the buy an Intel in any situation mentality is very common on this site. I was merely commenting on that lol.

And the igpu on the kavari a10s is pretty powerful. But it needs fast ram. 2400 mhz is ideal, but can be tricky to get to work right, 2133 mhz is supported though and works really well with the igpu. Depending on the use, it performs quite well. I'd say try the igpu and 2133 mhz ram, if it isn't enough you can always get a graphics card later. You could end up saving a couple hundred bucks.

[Apache Protocol]

Which is something I can respect, but the buy an Intel in any situation mentality is very common on this site. I was merely commenting on that lol.

And the igpu on the kavari a10s is pretty powerful. But it needs fast ram. 2400 mhz is ideal, but can be tricky to get to work right, 2133 mhz is supported though and works really well with the igpu. Depending on the use, it performs quite well. I'd say try the igpu and 2133 mhz ram, if it isn't enough you can always get a graphics card later. You could end up saving a couple hundred bucks.

 

will do cant wait for my package to arrived.

 

currently i have a MoBo Problem, cant find the Gigabyte here Locally in my location so ill try to look further.

 

what can you say about this MoBo? 

 

http://www.msi.com/product/motherboard/A88XM-GAMING.html#hero-overview

 

https://www.asus.com/ph/Motherboards/A88XGAMER/

 

Hope people welcome AMD Build as a 1st Investment in Gaming. 

[incarnate]

will do cant wait for my package to arrived.

currently i have a MoBo Problem, cant find the Gigabyte here Locally in my location so ill try to look further.

what can you say about this MoBo?

http://www.msi.com/product/motherboard/A88XM-GAMING.html#hero-overview

https://www.asus.com/ph/Motherboards/A88XGAMER/

Hope people welcome AMD Build as a 1st Investment in Gaming.

I'd recommend asus over msi personally but either of them should do nicely. My preference for asus stems from years of using their motherboards, never had any problems with them. I used msi before, got a board with a defective pci-e slot, but that kind of thing happens.

[Apache Protocol]

I'd recommend asus over msi personally but either of them should do nicely. My preference for asus stems from years of using their motherboards, never had any problems with them. I used msi before, got a board with a defective pci-e slot, but that kind of thing happens.

 

thanks alot, need to find other parts thanks for your help.

[incarnate]

thanks alot, need to find other parts thanks for your help.

Anytime

[ApolloX75]

I'd recommend asus over msi personally but either of them should do nicely. My preference for asus stems from years of using their motherboards, never had any problems with them. I used msi before, got a board with a defective pci-e slot, but that kind of thing happens.

Don't forget layout. MSI has terrible component layouts, especially on mid to low tier boards. Usually placing SATA ports directly behind the PCIE slot and tucking other connectors in the most bizarre spots.

Asus isn't always the best for reliability but at least they know how to place the puzzle peices!

[FruitBasketSilex]

Don't forget layout. MSI has terrible component layouts, especially on mid to low tier boards. Usually placing SATA ports directly behind the PCIE slot and tucking other connectors in the most bizarre spots.

Asus isn't always the best for reliability but at least they know how to place the puzzle peices!

Looking at a PC Mate mobo right now and I don't see any sort of problem like that.

[incarnate]

Don't forget layout. MSI has terrible component layouts, especially on mid to low tier boards. Usually placing SATA ports directly behind the PCIE slot and tucking other connectors in the most bizarre spots.

Asus isn't always the best for reliability but at least they know how to place the puzzle peices!

I'd say asus is as reliable as any other manufacturer, sure there are defective boards, but that's true of any company. And I didn't even think of board layout. But now that you brought it up, yeah the layouts can be a bit of a problem.

[incarnate]

Looking at a PC Mate mobo right now and I don't see any sort of problem like that.

Not all msi boards have terrible layouts, but some have issues with the layout.