So, I'm dumb as shit when it comes to computer now. I'm operating with some family Christmas money and would like to keep things under a grand if possible. Basically what I wanna do that requires power is being able to game up to running a dolphin emulator well enough, graphical setting higher than like 720p really don't matter to me, if I can run some sorta newish PC stuff at lower graphic ends fairly smooth that's perfectly fine just wanna play new Vegas on PC with mods for the first time level. Also being capable of some light video/sound editing would be cool. Plz don't get too into the weeds here, I'm so behind on stuff it's kinda funny.
The new APUs are actually pretty poor value if this video is to be believed. Unless they've got very specific form factor restraints a discrete GPU will be the best shot.
Yeah, APUs kind of only make sense with extreme form factor restraints, in prebuilts or perhaps a very small DIY HTPC (why would you do this instead of getting a prebuilt?)
They only made sense for a brief period during the height of the crypto craze inflating GPU prices, and only as a method to squeak by and play some games while you wait for GPU prices to come down so you can add a discrete GPU.
Yeah, I ditched the APU idea when I realized I could squeeze an RX 6600 into the budget.
I found a YouTube link in your comment. Here are links to the same video on alternative frontends that protect your privacy:
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