

I got more performance than I thought I'd get out of our $150 (after update $200) build. Sticking with the newer technology here, should provide you with some additional value down the line. It has 2USB 3.0 ports in the rear I/o, 4 USB 2.0, and even an HDMI port.įM2+ motherboards are backward compatible with socket FM2 APUs and work with the current Kaveri generation of APUs as well. For that reason, I was thrilled to see Gigabyte's FM2+ F2A68HM-H as an option. There were few FM2 or FM2+ motherboard options in the $30 price range. Those who want to use this as a cheap browsing or video watching option will certainly not be disappointed. The dual core with up to 4GHz turbo was quick to respond and makes for a good budget option. The CPU aspect of the A4 7300 was also a lot quicker than I expected. Again, If you want to play AAA titles, I highly recommend you fork over the extra cash for something like the Ryzen 3 3100.

Since most people on a budget of $200 aren't aiming to play AAA titles like Witcher 3, we'll be focusing on free-to-play or inexpensive games like Fortnite, Hearthstone, and other popular online e-sports games. Depending on what's available in your area, you may decide on one or the other. Ultimately, the A6 9500 or A8-9600 can be talked about here but you're much better off today going with the AMD Athlon 3000G or the 200GE which is very similar in performance. Please keep in mind that the i3-10100 and Ryzen 3 processors I've mentioned above will give you vastly more performance in the long term. Overclocking isn't going to be much of an option here as the CPU cooler would be too expensive. Instead of these options, we're focusing on a few cheap APU options that give you processing power along with decent graphics. App Review: Shonen Jump Manga App The APU Alternative
