2012-07-12, 03:51
(2012-07-11, 12:53)Kantraz Wrote: If i go the i3 route, i will need a dedicated gpu, if it is to meet my requirements?Why? Are you a gamer?
(2012-07-11, 12:53)Kantraz Wrote: If i go the i3 route, i will need a dedicated gpu, if it is to meet my requirements?Why? Are you a gamer?
(2012-07-12, 09:56)Kantraz Wrote: Nope, but I did not know that i3, was that powefull :'The i3 with HD2000/HD3000 iGPU should be able to playback blu-ray 1080P video/bitstreaming HD audio fine. In fact, it is powerful enough that you don’t need hardware acceleration to playback blu-ray fluently……
(2012-07-12, 18:22)DavidT99 Wrote: If this is just for playback and not gaming then you only really need the A75M and a A6-3500 CPU or for Intel a G620 with a H77 motherboard. No dedicated gpu required for either setup.
David
(2012-07-12, 18:44)Kantraz Wrote: Cool, think I will go after the A8, as the price difference is very low
(2012-07-12, 19:10)DavidT99 Wrote:(2012-07-12, 18:44)Kantraz Wrote: Cool, think I will go after the A8, as the price difference is very low
I think the A8 is a 95 watt CPU whereas the A6 is a 65 watt CPU whilst neither should reach its maximum power consumption I have heard that the A8 runs hot meaning the CPU cooler will be working harder and hence noisier.
David
(2012-07-12, 23:29)Kantraz Wrote: Will the extra performance gained by getting the A8, help if want to use emulators?