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From: rridge@csclub.uwaterloo.ca (Ross Ridge)
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Subject: Re: Computer Build
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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.

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