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fricnjay
02-02-2016, 04:11 PM
http://i.imgur.com/g2qZYsh.jpg


AMD has outlined what we can expect of its upcoming processors and motherboards as we dive into 2016.

AMD and all of its big partners like Asus, Gigabyte, MSI, and ASRock have already started putting out AM3+ / FMS2 + motherboards which support current I/O technology like USB 3.1 Gen 2 Type A and C with up to 10 Gbps bandwidth. They also support M.2 SATA SSD connectors.

On the processor side of things, AMD has three new ones coming out: the A10-7860K, the A6-7470K, and the Athlon X4 845. The A10 is the big one, with four "steamroller" cores with a boost / base CPU frequency of 4.0 / 3.6 GHz. It's got eight GPU cores, and its GPU frequency is 757MHz. These are fairly similar stats to the existing A10-7850K, but the big difference is that the TDP class has been reduced down to 65W from 95W. It'll be available for $118.

Meanwhile, the A6-7470K is a dual-core processor with a 4.0 / 3.7 GHz boost / base frequency. It's got four GPU cores with a GPU frequency of 800 MHz, and it also has a TDP class of 65W.

The AMD Athlon X4 845 is designed for use with a discrete graphics card. Its quad core CPU runs at 3.8 / 3.5 GHz boost / base, and it too has a TDP class of 65W. This one will cost $70. AMD will also be releasing an A10-7890K, but it is keeping the specs of that one under wraps for now.

All these new CPU releases come before the new Zen architecture update, expected to release in 2016 and bring with it a huge jump in instructions per clock over AMD's existing architecture.

In addition, AMD announced some news about its new Wraith cooler. It'll be making its debut on the AMD FX8370, replacing the old stock cooler on this existing processor at no additional cost (it's priced at $200). However, the stock cooler version will still be available for $10 less.

The Wraith will then also be available on the new A10-7860K and Athlon X4 845 processors. In addition, it will be replacing the stock coolers on the Athlon X4 870K ($90), the X4 860K ($80), the A8-7670K ($106), and the A8-7650K ($96). These processors will be "at a similar price" to what they were with the previous thermal solutions.

Muddy
02-02-2016, 04:48 PM
Pricing looks good...

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 05:10 PM
Thats because they are AMD ;)

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 06:04 PM
Price on the 8 core looks great, I paid over 3 times that for my I7 and the AMD has a higher clock speed. I would still like to see some benchmarks first. :-k

Muddy
02-02-2016, 06:23 PM
Thats because they are AMD ;)

I think they are good stuff though..?

DemonGeminiX
02-02-2016, 06:44 PM
They have to be if they want to cut into Intel's market share. They also have to be cheaper. It's not easy to take on Goliath.

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 06:56 PM
I think they are good stuff though..?

They are, but Intel has the name. I dont buy AMD though

Goofy
02-02-2016, 07:03 PM
My desktop is a quad core AMD @4.2ghz iirc, cost me buttons and it's a flying machine :tup: Think i've only used it a couple of times since i bought a good laptop though :lol:

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 07:42 PM
Before the I7 AMD was making a better processor but the I7 was a huge leap forward and left AMD playing catch up. If the numbers are backed up they may have finally caught up.

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 07:48 PM
I have an I7 in my lappy, its a beast

Goofy
02-02-2016, 07:54 PM
I have an I7 in my lappy, its a beast

Ditto........ lower end model but does the job well :)

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 08:02 PM
I run an Intel I7-3820 in this machine. Its a QuadCore 3.6 Ghz Sandy Bridge Socket with Hyper-Threading so it acts like 8 cores. Its liquid cooled and over clocked to 4 Ghz. Runs smooth and VERY fast especially considering what I put it through.

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 08:06 PM
http://i.imgur.com/VgXUr0C.jpg

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 08:17 PM
I was just looking for that, but its been removed in windows 10 :(

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 08:20 PM
I was just looking for that, but its been removed in windows 10 :(

http://winaero.com/blog/windows-experience-index-wei-windows-10/

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 08:21 PM
Windows 8 and 10 suck donkey dick. I HATE the tiles. Its a PC dammit not a phone!!!!! :rant: :mad:

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 08:28 PM
10 is fine, the tiles are minimal and can be ignored. Boots super fast and runs well

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 08:28 PM
http://i.imgur.com/XbilbAB.jpg

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 08:31 PM
5.9 :(

Hugh_Janus
02-02-2016, 08:36 PM
will they work on my rig? :-k

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 08:39 PM
5.9 :(

Thats pretty average honestly. Remember what I do for a living and I built this PC. This thing is built on a ASUS Rampage Mother Board with the Intel I7-3820 CPU, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance system memory and a NVidia GeForce GTX 660 with 2GB of GDR5. Plus I'm running a Samsung 250GB solid state main drive and its liquid cooled.

Muddy
02-02-2016, 08:40 PM
My graphics takes me to 5.0 at work. 7.3 on processor though.

http://i64.tinypic.com/15exq42.jpg

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 08:40 PM
Thats pretty average honestly. Remember what I do for a living and I built this PC. This thing is built on a ASUS Rampage Mother Board with the Intel I7-3820 CPU, 32GB of Corsair Vengeance system memory and a NVidia GeForce GTX 660 with 2GB of GDR5. Plus I'm running a Samsung 250GB solid state main drive and its liquid cooled.

I dont game, so my video is what's lacking that score takes the lowest and uses it.

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 08:41 PM
I dont really game either but I use the graphics software a shit ton. :lol:

Goofy
02-02-2016, 09:07 PM
On-board gfx for me (not a pc gamer so no need for a fancy gfx card) which lets it down :lol:

http://i.imgur.com/T5dYjd4.png

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 09:09 PM
My PC is the ONE PC to RULE THE ALL!!!!!!


























Its my Precious.....:lol:

Goofy
02-02-2016, 09:13 PM
My PC is the ONE PC to RULE THE ALL!!!!!!


























Its my Precious.....:lol:

Your gfx card(s) probably cost more than my laptop and desktop combined though :lol:

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 09:17 PM
Your gfx card(s) probably cost more than my laptop and desktop combined though :lol:

http://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-Graphics-N660-TF/dp/B0094CX8QI

Goofy
02-02-2016, 09:19 PM
http://www.amazon.com/MSI-GeForce-Graphics-N660-TF/dp/B0094CX8QI

More expensive than my desktop anyway :lol:

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 09:19 PM
The whole machine cost me around $5000 US

Goofy
02-02-2016, 09:25 PM
The whole machine cost me around $5000 US

:faint:

My desktop (just the tower) cost around £300......... although i did swap out the hd for a samsung ssd, the laptop was closer to £600 (17", Intel I7, 8gb ram, 256gb samsung evo ssd), spec'd and bought both from https://www.pcspecialist.co.uk/, really good service tbf

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 09:26 PM
$5000 :fu: :lol:

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 09:27 PM
I bought all the components from Newegg except the monitor. Im running twin LG IPS 24" LEDs

I have a picture of all the boxed components somewhere, Ill look for it.

Goofy
02-02-2016, 09:29 PM
I bought all the components from Newegg except the monitor. Im running twin LG IPS 24" LEDs

I have a picture of all the boxed components somewhere, Ill look for it.

Did you do an un-boxing video? :-s

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 09:30 PM
:lol:

Muddy
02-02-2016, 09:32 PM
You guys have taken this thread from semi lame to completely dreary...

http://i.imgur.com/vJqLtlc.jpg

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 09:34 PM
thanks for spicing it up BRO

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 09:44 PM
Did you do an un-boxing video? :-s


:lol:

No I didnt, but I should have!!! :lol:


And get out of here with that filth Harp. :hand:

Goofy
02-02-2016, 09:45 PM
No I didnt, but I should have!!! :lol:


:shakehead: :lol:

PorkChopSandwiches
02-02-2016, 09:47 PM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9reBA6R-HeY

fricnjay
02-02-2016, 10:01 PM
http://i.imgur.com/mnFndEC.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KE2IAlB.jpg

http://i.imgur.com/KdHlo37.jpg

Teh One Who Knocks
02-03-2016, 02:21 PM
http://i.imgur.com/XbilbAB.jpg


The whole machine cost me around $5000 US

Pfffffft....my desktop at home is old and I didn't spend nearly that much on it and it's not that far off from your score :hand:

fricnjay
02-03-2016, 02:28 PM
Pfffffft....my desktop at home is old and I didn't spend nearly that much on it and it's not that far off from your score :hand:

Sure it does....:roll:

Teh One Who Knocks
02-03-2016, 02:34 PM
I'll check it when I get home, but if I remember right, my old creaky desktop has a score of 7.3 :nono:

fricnjay
02-03-2016, 02:39 PM
I'll check it when I get home, but if I remember right, my old creaky desktop has a score of 7.3 :nono:

Those extra few points are HARD to get. Ive never seen a 7.9 ever but from what i've been told it is possible. But the jump from a 7.7 to 7.8 is real difficult.