AMD Lowers A-Series APU Pricing

In an effort to offer mainstream component system builders, upgraders, and DIY enthusiasts an opportunity to grab a new A-Series APU at a more attractive price, AMD has announced a pretty hefty price reduction. It could be the perfect time to grab a 12 compute core (4 CPU + 8 GPU) A-Series APU with HSA features (hUMA/hQ), full hardware support for DirectX 11.2, close to the metal API support (AMD Mantle), AMD TrueAudio, OpenCL 1.2, and OpenGL 4.4. Future plans include support for DX12, OpenCL 2.0, and Project FreeSync.

The new pricing is permanent and should be in effect shortly, if not already in place at some eTailers.

Through the end of October, purchasers of AMD A10 APUs may select from one of three game titles – Murdered, Thief, or Sniper Elite 3 using the AMD rewards key code inside the product box. Alternatively, the key code may be redeemed to purchase Corel Aftershot Pro 2 for only $5, a savings of between $55-$75 from the retail price. This promotion applies to the following AMD A10 APUs:

• AMD A10-7850K APU
• AMD A10-7800 APU
• AMD A10-7700K APU
• AMD A10-6800K APU
• AMD A10-6790K APU

Previous generation APU price reductions are already in place as well.

All users of AMD Radeon graphics are encouraged to install the AMD Gaming Evolved application. It not only offers suggestions for optimized game settings based on community suggestions, but also includes Radeon Rewards. You can use your gameplay time to earn points that may be redeemed for games, hardware, and competition entries.

Thanks to AMD for providing the above information!

–Dino DeCesari (Lvcoyote)