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From: Justisaur <justisaur@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Computer Build
Date: Thu, 5 Dec 2024 12:18:12 -0800
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On 12/3/2024 10:06 PM, Ross Ridge wrote:
> Justisaur  <justisaur@gmail.com> wrote:
>> AMD Ryzen 5 8500G $149
> 
> That's a CPU with decent integrated graphics, good enough to games at
> 1080p if you turn down the graphics settings and aren't playing anything
> too modern (eg. good enough for Fortnite.)  But it would be wasted if
> you're using a graphics card.  You probably selected it because its the
> cheapest AM5 CPU out there, but I don't know if it's really worth it.
> I'd spend more and get at least a 7600.  If that's too much money, then
> you might want to switch to an AM4 CPU which should also let you save some
> money on the motherboard and maybe RAM while get getting a faster CPU.
> 


Blech.  I already ordered everything except the PSU as some of the 
prices were black Friday only.  I wanted to check if I could use the one 
PSU in the case.

I just realized I could use the computer for my daughter if I bought 
another SSD and power supply though, so I just bought those too, though 
a 650w after checking specs & recommendations, and  2tb m.2 drive for 
myself and will waterfall my ssd down.  Also my son wanted to spend a 
little more on the video card so got a 6800.

I tried looking into the onboard graphics for 8500G, but couldn't seem 
to find much.  I should've just suggested he try that first and then 
could buy a separate graphics card if necessary, although prices are 
likely to raise considerably next year in the US for everything (tariffs.)


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