intel or amd for this build?

[ictdude1]

i am building a pc and am stuck for choices for the cpu,

this computer will be used for these items and will have 4gb ram and using the on board motherboard graphics (they don't need better), also will be using windows 7 home premium 64 bit.

• web browsing and the occasional youtube video
• word doccuments and excel
• email
• family photos
• home movie editing (very rare)

I was thinking about an am3 socket athlon II x3 450 but im not sure.

what do you think would suit this build

[austin541]

go with an i3 if that's all your doing.

[Kick]

AMD A6-6400K

 

I built a system with that, 4GB of 1600Mhz RAM, 120GB SSD, and a 500GB HDD for the same general uses you mention and they love it. It works great (I overclocked it a bit as well, but that wasn't necessary as it ran fine stock). 

[SSOB]

Buget for the build? I'll make you a list of components if you want.

[ictdude1]

Buget for the build? I'll make you a list of components if you want.

£250 (he is using the same case hard drive 

[ciprian97pop]

amd apu

[Kick]

£250 (he is using the same case hard drive 

Here is what I would recommend: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2iNVK

 

Note, this gives you room to upgrade if you see fit (perhaps even include a 120GB SSD).

[Demonking]

AMD FX 6300 is too cheap to over look

[HDZx]

I'd go with an APU.

[1988fido]

amd cpu in the low cost cpu's are better value in general, and I say the same get APU will help to have that internal gpu

[Analog]

For this build you can go with either an Intel Core i3 or an AMD APU (Quad Core). The price for both platforms is about the same, when pared with a decent motherboard. The i3 has better performance per clock, but has worse on board graphics, however those are still good enough to drive a 1080p screen and watch FullHD movies. A quad core AMD APU is about the same price as the i3, but has better graphics, which will allow some occasional games to be played, fore example, Counter-Strike, DOTA 2, etc. I would personally go with either of these, the FX 6300 is way too powerful for this system.

[TeKNiQue]

An APU for that build be really good.

[Vindola]

Here is what I would recommend: http://pcpartpicker.com/p/2iNVK

 

Note, this gives you room to upgrade if you see fit (perhaps even include a 120GB SSD).

 

H55 absolutely unnecessary for his uses.

[Kick]

H55 absolutely unnecessary for his uses.

Absolutely, I thought I changed the link, sorry. I don't use PCPartPicker much so it still confuses me sometimes.

[Zeals]

AMD APU is probably the way I'll go; if you're really trying to save some money get an A6 5400K, so the previous generation with a cheapo FM2 board, but from a respectable brand. Reason for choosing Trinity over Richland? Well Richland based APUs are basically tinkered Trinity APUs they have a few more features and a faster clock speed for the same wattage, but at the end of the day you save money by getting the previous generation and the performance you are losing will be minimal. 

 

Personally I would avoid AM3 socket if you're going to be using onboard because the graphics that come with it are just abysmal and chances are you won't be getting a reputable motherboard brand, which is something I tend to go for in case I have any issues with the board I know that their warranty services are dependable. As for Intel I don't think they are really in your budget unless you go for some older CPUs but the integrated performance would be a lot weaker. 

[Opsilon]

Wait for the new AMD Kaveri to come out and buy that. Socket FM2+

It is not motherboard graphics, it's onboard CPU+GPU on a processor chip, i am not being a ****, i just want to help you get this, i do this to my family that does not understand that they need this, if they don't want to spend money on a dedicated GPU.

 

Do not go with Intel at this price point, because you get less for your money. 

If you can get an SSD at least 120 GB and use it for OS and basic programs, buy a standard HDD of 500GB to store other data and potentially some games.

For ram i would suggest you go with 8 gigs, and always go in a configuration of 2 smaller capacity ram sticks vs 1 large one, tested it myself, dual channel operation made my older PC more snappy. You can get 4 GB if you want to save money, but do try to have 2x2 gb sticks vs 1x4gb.

 

If you need the PC right now buy a new FM2+ motherboard, it is backwards compatible with the "old" APU-s and you have an upgrade path in the future.

Hope this helps and good luck!!

[WoodenMarker]

£250 (he is using the same case hard drive 

What case?

[Jack.EXE]

PCPartPicker part list / Price breakdown by merchant / Benchmarks

 

CPU:  AMD A8-6600K 3.9GHz Quad-Core Processor  ($89.99 @ TigerDirect) 

Motherboard:  Gigabyte GA-F2A88XM-HD3 Micro ATX FM2+ Motherboard  ($64.99 @ Newegg) 

Memory:  Kingston XMP Blu Red Series 8GB (2 x 4GB) DDR3-1600 Memory  ($51.99 @ Mac Mall) 

Total: $206.97

(Prices include shipping, taxes, and discounts when available.)

(Generated by PCPartPicker 2013-12-12 11:42 EST-0500)