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Is a a6-3650 a decent gaming cpu?
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The link below describes the AMD APU against the lower level I3 and surrounding info. Based on what I have read it does not make a lot of sense to build with an APU type chip and then put it with a pretty good video card. If you have a good video card as was talked of in the link, the Intel i3 makes more sense. But the link says it better than I could.
A6-3650 for gaming. Copied >> if you have your heart set on an AMD system, dropping another $20 on the A8-3860 will get you an APU that satisfies more readily and across a wider range of usage scenarios. End Copy.
A6-3650 for gaming. Copied >> if you have your heart set on an AMD system, dropping another $20 on the A8-3860 will get you an APU that satisfies more readily and across a wider range of usage scenarios. End Copy.
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Hi Iowep,
Closest I've read pairing an APU with a discrete card is an A8 3870K. You may like to read this:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_a8_3870k_review,19.html
I think there was something on Toms Hardware reviews but I cant remember exactly.
Where I am, based on prices, its closer to compare the Intel G cpus to the APUs . Or else the closest i3 would be the lower i3 range like the 2120, which is a little pricier by about $30 compared to a6-3650.
I like the option of more cores though.
Closest I've read pairing an APU with a discrete card is an A8 3870K. You may like to read this:
http://www.guru3d.com/articles_pages/amd_a8_3870k_review,19.html
I think there was something on Toms Hardware reviews but I cant remember exactly.
Where I am, based on prices, its closer to compare the Intel G cpus to the APUs . Or else the closest i3 would be the lower i3 range like the 2120, which is a little pricier by about $30 compared to a6-3650.
I like the option of more cores though.
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The strength of the APU is the very good integrated graphics. Better off going for an Intel i3 if you already have a decent GPU.
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I ended up getting a phenom x4 denabi I believe to hold me over for a little bit. I had originally just intended to upgrade my gpu and psu but ran into issues and am now starting my first PC build 
One of my friends has a the amd 8150 in his new computer that I'll probably end up upgrading to that in the future until I get enough to really go all out on a great intel build. Thanks for the help guys, I'll know where to return to in the future especially if I run into problems in my upcoming build. Quick quetion, where would a beginner look to find out how to put his first pc together?
One of my friends has a the amd 8150 in his new computer that I'll probably end up upgrading to that in the future until I get enough to really go all out on a great intel build. Thanks for the help guys, I'll know where to return to in the future especially if I run into problems in my upcoming build. Quick quetion, where would a beginner look to find out how to put his first pc together?
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Here you go: http://www.overclockers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=7264102#post7264102
Oh, by the way, welcome to OCF!
Oh, by the way, welcome to OCF!
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You're in good hands here. Guys here, like Knufire, are great.
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