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From: Justisaur <justisaur@gmail.com>
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Subject: Re: Computer Build
Date: Fri, 6 Dec 2024 20:15:27 -0800
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On 12/6/2024 2:31 PM, Ross Ridge wrote:
> Justisaur  <justisaur@gmail.com> wrote:
>> 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.)
> 
> Compared to a graphics card, the integrated graphics in AMD's G-suffix
> CPUs is very poor.  They're basically the replacement for the low-end
> $100-$150 cards that no longer exist.  Still they're significantly better
> than what integrated graphics used to be (and still are for AMD's CPUs
> without a G suffix).  The CPU inside the Steam Deck has a similar CPU
> with integrated graphics, so they can be a reasonable option for someone
> who wants a cheap PC that can play older or less demanding games.
> 
> However, if someone was looking build a cheap gaming PC without a
> graphics card, I'd recommend the 8600G as it's a fair bit faster, but
> not that much more expensive than the 8500G.  On the other hand the
> 8700G probably isn't worth the extra price.

I finally dug around and found some info on it by comparing flops, the 
8500G seems to be about half the performance of the now really old gtx 
950 that I waterfalled to him already, so yeah no use for that onboard 
video.

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-Justisaur

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