7860K APU assists in choosing the right GB model for you.
7860K APU assists in choosing the right GB model for you.
Hey there, I'm putting together an HTPC with these parts:
AMD A10 7860K FM2+ "Godavari" CPU (Quad Core, 3.6 GHz, AMD Radeon R7 757 MHz, 65 W)
I'm using a 43" Plasma with plenty of BD films and only for light gaming when I need it.
RAM DDR3 Corsair Vengeance Pro 2X4GB 2400Mhz
I know an APU performs much better with fast RAM.
3 Hard-drives
HGST Ultrastar 2TB
Seagate BarraCuda 1TB
Seagate BarraCuda 500GB
ASUS DRW-24F1ST
Now, I'm deciding between these two motherboards:
Gigabyte FM2+ mATX GA-F2A88XM-D3HP
Gigabyte FM2+ mATX GA-F2A68HM-H DDR3
Which one should I pick for proper OC of the A10 7860K?
I want to keep costs low, but I'd go with the F2A88XM if necessary.
Also, I'm connecting a 5.1 Logitech Z506 Speakers
The F2A88XM offers five audio outputs for a dedicated setup, while the F2A68HM has three and requires driver setup. Would that matter in quality?
PSU
I need advice on choosing the right wattage for this build, whether with or without overclocking.
Case
I'm torn between two options: one with two fans front/back (120mm) and another with three fans (120mm front/back and 200mm side). I can guess which is cheaper, but I'll pick the best one for an upgrade if needed.
I want to be sure and avoid risks—if these specs fall short, I prefer not to mess with overclocking at all.
Any wise suggestions from you O'Clockers would be greatly appreciated.