Hi, my friend sent me a text said his computer is to slow to decode x264 1080p. It is kind of hard to believe that a 2GHz dual core cant handle that but none the less he just wants to build a new computer complete budget build. He has a 939 so no way to really upgrade.
What I was wondering is if there would be any reason to use a A85X over an A75. As far as I can see the only difference is that it has 8 sataIII ports which is just silly. I don't see anything that would suggest a lower power consumption or better overclocking ability or what not.
Also from my understanding there is an upgrade path for this socket in other words at least 1 more set of CPUs will launch on it. Given that if he is just looking for watching x264 1080p and surfing the web should he just get a cheap dual core and a decent motherboard and if he needs more buy it in a year or so?
He only needs a motherboard, processor, and memory. Everything else is covered.
Motherboard
processor
Memory
Or if he wants to spend some extra money on the proc I would prolly tell him to go all out and get the a10 and not have to worry about upgrading for a while.
What I was wondering is if there would be any reason to use a A85X over an A75. As far as I can see the only difference is that it has 8 sataIII ports which is just silly. I don't see anything that would suggest a lower power consumption or better overclocking ability or what not.
Also from my understanding there is an upgrade path for this socket in other words at least 1 more set of CPUs will launch on it. Given that if he is just looking for watching x264 1080p and surfing the web should he just get a cheap dual core and a decent motherboard and if he needs more buy it in a year or so?
He only needs a motherboard, processor, and memory. Everything else is covered.
Motherboard
processor
Memory
Or if he wants to spend some extra money on the proc I would prolly tell him to go all out and get the a10 and not have to worry about upgrading for a while.