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You have a PC with an AMD A8 CPU, 8 GB RAM, and no GPU. You're considering adding an RX 460 4GB GPU for gaming, especially for titles like Apex Legends and Warzone in 2021. Since you're in Asia and concerned about costs, the RX 460 is a budget-friendly option at around $100. It should work well enough for casual gaming and should not waste your savings if you're just looking to play.
The 460 is a decent gaming card, but no matter what GPU you use, an AMD A8 CPU won’t let you enjoy Apex smoothly even at 30 frames per second. It’s just an outdated processor from around 2013, making it extremely limited. The RX460 will only run Apex at the lowest resolution, 720p, but that’s still far too weak for a good experience. This system doesn’t look like a prebuilt build from HP or similar—upgrading might be possible with an AMD APU series on an AM4 socket, depending on your hardware and budget. For around $100, a GPU and CPU upgrade would be nearly out of reach.
I receive this for free, but my previous PC struggles even with Dota2 despite having an Intel CPU. The motherboard failed after water damage, but an A8 Pro 7800B 6Gen can run Apex without another graphics card and achieves around 40fps or similar. Everything runs at low settings. If I add another GPU to boost performance, I could reach 200fps and higher with all high settings. The RX 460 4GB costs $100—does that seem reasonable?
You won't reach higher frame rates. They also misrepresented the CPU—it's just an ordinary A8 7600, not any premium or elite specs. Overall, this was a 150 dollar PC. At most, you'll play at 720p with very similar performance. I don’t think a 460 for 100 dollars is worth it unless that’s your only option. Plus, it won’t fit in that machine—it’s significantly taller than usual, unless you opt for the rare special edition model which comes with a higher price tag.
I'm a budget gamer, so I don't mind the case much. I've got plenty of Mac towers, and I really believe they're bulletproof XD
It won’t fit at all. Your PC can’t handle this GPU because it requires extra power and your machine lacks the necessary cable. Using an adapter isn’t recommended either—the power supply isn’t strong enough, and you risk having a non-functional computer. You really have no idea what’s going on.