CPU/Mobo CPU/Mobo for future proof mild gaming rig

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phunguus

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Hey guys,
Im looking to upgrade my PC.
My usage is primarily part movies, part gaming (apart from other mundane desktop stuff).
FIFA and GTA are primary games. May install a third RTS type game.
On the CPU front, Ive zeroed in on AMD's A10 5800K.
Im looking for a mobo to go with it.
The aim is to build a rig which will be able to handle future versions of games like ones mentioned above for 2-3 years without the need for a GPU upgrade. The budget for CPU/Mobo is ~15k.

Coming to the Qs-
1. Is the CPU apt for my requirement?

2. If yes, then is it necessary to go for a A85x chipset based mobo or 75x will do?

3. Also would a 430W PSU be sufficient or do i need something >500W?
 
I would recommend an Intel config. But its up to you. Get minimum 8 GB of RAM for your pc. And if you're planning to use a good graphics card like the GTX 560, then you'll need minimum 550W PSU, and that too of a good brand like Corsair or Seasonic.
 
zapout said:
1. Yes it'll play most games on medium setting on 720p, but now as the new consoles are releasing, i'm not sure if it can't handle games for coming 2-3 years.

2.The difference between the chipset are added raid/usb 3.0/sata 6 support
3.430w psu is sufficient it it's good quality brand like corsair/seasonic

and you should buy at least 8gb 1600mhz of ram.
Motherboard-http://www.flipkart.com/asus-f2a85-m-le-motherboard/p/itmdfzjuwded4kzz
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1. Ok. So maybe i'll need to add a GPU once the games start to get more complex.
2. The mobo you suggested looks good, the ones i had found(Gigabyte & ASRock) are both ~10k. I guess they are for guys who push their systems to the limits.
3. Yes i'll most probably go for Seasonic 430 SII


Violax said:
I would recommend an Intel config. But its up to you. Get minimum 8 GB of RAM for your pc. And if you're planning to use a good graphics card like the GTX 560, then you'll need minimum 550W PSU, and that too of a good brand like Corsair or Seasonic.
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I feel AMD offers more VFM esp for non business users. Even in the case of 5800K, most of the reviewers compare it with Intel's 3470/3450/3770 all of which are expensive and offer proportionately less performance than the 5800K. So thats why I chose AMD. And because i dont have the budget and the appetite for high end games right now, i think their trinity APU series suits me best.
As for the RAM, I thought a 4gb 1600Mhz RAM would do fine but i can push for 8gb if its really necessary.
I think i'll get the 430 seasonic now and if & when i upgrade to a separate GPU, ill swap it for a bigger one.
 
^^the motherboards you linked have more pcie slots/dual bios etc. Basically they are good if you are an enthusiast.
Use two ram dimms as they'll run in dual channel mode and system/game performance will be faster.[DOUBLEPOST=1369322178][/DOUBLEPOST]my current rig is-
Amd A10-5800k/ASUS F2A55-M LK2 PLUS/Corsair Vengeance DDR3 8 GB(4x2) 1600mhz

I'm satisfied with this system ,I've played dead space3/bioshock infinite/far cry3/crysis 3/nfs:mw on this system so far on medium(sometimes high) 720p setting and the game-play experience is smooth.
 
Why didn't you go for the the 75x/85x based mobos? Dont need the newer SATA/USB versions or was it going out of your budget?
 
@Julian lol

Ok so after 1 more month of brooding since my last post in this thread, i (with julian's help) concluded that the APU series are for those people who have extremely specific needs.
For guys like me who needed a future proof rig, it's better to go with discrete components.
So this is what i ended up buying:-
AMD FX 6300 processor
ASUS M5A97 R2.0 motherboard (full version not LE)
Corsair Vengeance 1x4GB RAM 1600Mhz
Cooler Master Elite 431 Plus cabinet
Corsair CX500 SMPS
1 140mm fan (non-led) NZXT 140 mm Fan
1 120mm fan (non-led) NZXT 120 mm Fan

Total = 24k

And that's my mild gaming rig :rolleyes:
 
'extremely specific needs' here actually kinda means the exact opposite. as in people who would be satisfied with middle-of-the-road performance for occasional, dare i say light gaming etc. And in terms of cost/performance the APU's are neither here nor there. That's why the moderately high-end config.

Btw, he's temporarily using the existing gfx card, with an upgrade planned later (soon?). In case anyone's wondering how a mobo without onboard gfx is being used here...
 
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