Question 1

Are the integrated graphics good enough to run CSGO until i can afford a gpu?

Accepted Answer

The integrated graphics of this APU is good enough to run alot of games in 1080 with medium to high settings like WOW. So you should be good with running CSGO until you get a video card, and I would recommend the 480 if you're looking for a cheap card to run

Question 2

I'm thinking about getting this but the RAM I have is only 1600 MHz. Will it still work? I'm not worried about getting the absolute fastest graphics performance for now. I'm just trying to replace my A6 5400k with something a little better. I just can't afford faster RAM for the moment.

Accepted Answer

As far as the CPU being able to work with 1600 MHz memory the answer is yes, however as far as graphics potential goes you will not see the most amazing FPS running 1600 MHz memory. I recently built a cheap system for a friend who had a very low budget for an entry level gaming rig and I decided to pick this up for him. Keep in mind my build included 1866 MHz memory for that extra graphics boost since the ram was basically the same price as 1600 MHz and with that I just threw a random game at it for testing which was BF3 (I know this is not exactly the best game to benchmark with now a days, but still is a good test). I was able to achieve 50-60 FPS at 1920 x 1080 on medium settings, which is not bad in my opinion running off the APU itself. If you do plan to pick one up and do any decent gaming on it I would suggest upgrading your memory in the future or eventually purchasing a stand alone GPU. Also keep in mind by lowering your resolution you can boost your FPS and run at higher quality settings but I do not suggest it.

Question 3

Will this be good for everyday usage and 1080P 60FPS video viewing without a dedicated graphic card? Just need this for watching movies and things like that to take the load off my main gaming PC and have something better then my laptop thanks and have a nice day!

Accepted Answer

Absolutely!  This is a great processor.  It is our go to CPU for most all our builds (we are an OEM system builder).  Coupled with at least 8GB of RAM and an A88X based motherboard will result in a very nice and capable system.  Easily capable of all office tasks anyone could throw at it. Even has plenty of power for basic gaming. Definitely enough power and performance for viewing HD and 4K video.  The included cooler is more than up to the task of keeping the processor well within normal operating temperature even under load (the fact this is a 65w CPU helps).

Question 4

will this work with the MSI A78M-E45 FM2+ / FM2 AMD A78 (Bolton D3) SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.0 HDMI Micro ATX AMD Motherboard and will this let me play newer games in high settings?

Accepted Answer

Yes it will work with that motherboard.  The processor is socket FM2 and the motherboard is socket FM2.  It is considered entry level graphics so while I can use mine to play Dota 2 and Planetside 2 in medium/low settings at 1080p you will need a video card to play at high settings regardless of the processor you choose.

Question 5

Will this CPU stream 4K YouTube videos?

Accepted Answer

I haven't tried, yet

I know playing basic games the graphics part of the APU was very disappointing (from reviews I thought it would be better.)

Yet as far as the CPU part this is a really nice unit; 
I use a EVGA Nvidia 770 2 gb and I happy.
 (Bioshock Infinity, Crysis 3, Diablo 3, Metro Last Light) 
OC APU to 4.2 Ghz and stays down between 35 and 41 C even after playing intensively.

Question 6

The cooler that comes with this is apparently a new (quiet) design but I cannot find much info at all about this cooler anywhere. It looks like a pretty small fan. Does anyone know what kind of bearing that fan has? I'm not really worried that it will be noisy. Everything I've read seems to indicate that it is indeed quiet. My concern is about longevity. It might be a while before I can upgrade the cooler.

Accepted Answer

The fan and heatsink supplied in the AMD box I got were both small, implying noise and ineffectiveness. I upgraded to NewEgg's 'DEEPCOOL GAMMAXX 400', which is completey quiet and effective enough for a 4.6Ghz overclock. But it's very tall, might not fit your case. measure carefully.

Question 7

Will this work with asus a88x fm2+ gamer?

Accepted Answer

It should, I have them running an both other ASUS and ASRock A88 based motherboards.

Question 8

What is total height of the CPU cooler including the fan?  I am trying to build a HTPC using Lian-Li PC-C37 chassis.

Accepted Answer

The cooler is 60mm tall from the top of the CPU, so you'll have to measure the space from the top of the CPU+60mm+air-intake-gap to be sure.

Question 9

whats the difference between the Athlon x4 860k and this ?

Accepted Answer

The Athlon X4 860k is very similar in performance CPU wise but does not include integrated video. That means you HAVE to use a video card with the Athlon in order to get any video at all. It is cheaper however, and therefore a good option if you planned to pair a video card with it anyway. 
This A10-7860K includes video on the chip so you can use the video ports on the motherboard without the need for a separate video card. Additionally, the A10-7860K is a 65W TDP part vs the Athlon which is a 95W TDP part. In theory it should run a little cooler, although this varies by use case.
If you just need 'good' video then this A10 is great for video playback and some lighter gaming. If you plan to get a video card and do heavier gaming then the Athlon is the better buy.

Question 10

is this 14nm?

Accepted Answer

28nm. AMD won't have a 14/16nm CPU out prior to the release of Ryzen in a couple months or so.

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