AMD A10 6800K

[ReNero]

Hello everybody!
Do you think an AMD apu A10-6800K can run well on Dolphin? Specifically I would like to play Resident Evil 0 and Rebirth. This is the configuration that I would like to achieve:

CPU-AMD A10 6800K HD 8670D FM2 3.4GHz 4.0MB Cache 65W Retail


-Motherboard MSI A78M-E35 (A78, FM2 +, mATX, DDR3, VGA, AMD) [7721-002R]


Ram-DIMM DDR3 Crucial 4GB / 1866MHz Ballistix Tactical [2x4GB] CL9 rt

[DJBarry004]

I wouldn´t recommend APUs for Dolphin, most games have problems with it. Don´t know about Residen Evil series but you shouldn´t have much slowdowns if running on minimal settings.

[admin89]

I don't feel like I have to explain it all over again . So
https://forums.dolphin-emu.org/Thread-am-i-doing-something-wrong-or-is-it-simply-my-computer?pid=327227#pid327227
Basically , AMD CPU is a no go for Dolphin
You may find some game are playable with it (if you overclock) but demanding games are out of the question

[LordVador]

RE games: pretty to very demanding

[lok1]

I use an A8-6600K and the only games I have problems with are Twilight Princess, and Super Mario Galaxy. And I can get SMG to run a 50-60 FPS most of the time. I also own RE4. I haven't played through it yet on dolphin, but I did do a test run through the beginning area and I didn't get any slow downs. If RE 0 and RE rebirth are similar to RE4 you shouldn't have a problem.

[ReNero]

Thank you all for your kind answers!
I would not spend a lot, avoiding AMD, do you think this setup is better?

- Core i3-4150 (Haswell Refresh) 3:50 Ghz Dual-Core GPU HD 4400 Integrated Socket LGA 1150

- Motherboard ASRock B85M 1150 M-ATX D-Sub/HDMI/DVI

- Ram-DIMM DDR3 Corsair 4GB / 1600MHz Vengeance LP [2x4GB] CL9 1.5V rt

To use the dolphin need a dedicated GPU, or is it enough that integrated?

[admin89]

Intel HD 4600 can handle up to 3xIR (1920x1584) on light weight games , 2.5xIR (1600x1320) on most games , 1.5x IR on demanding games . I have no idea about HD 4400 but I'm sure Intel HD 4600 is a no go for PC gamer , it's not like it can't play PC game but you will be stuck at low-med settings on most games
You better wait for Unlocked Pentium Anniversary Edition G3258 which will be released soon (About 2 weeks)
Available for Pre-order atm :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117374&cm_re=G3258-_-19-117-374-_-Product
It's based on Haswell architecture . Basically a lower clock / weaker integrated GPU - i3 without Hyperthreading (i3 with HT : 2 cores 4 threads , Pentium no HT : 2 cores 2 threads) . Since Dolphin is a dual core app , HT is useless

You must pair Unlocked Penitum with Z97 mobo and an aftermarket cooler like Noctua NH-L9i (low profile , extremely quiet and cheap) in order to overclock
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/noctua_nhl9i/4.htm
Unlocked Pentium can hit 4.6GHz which is extremely fast for most games , even demanding games are no problem
http://www.digitalstormonline.com/unlocked/intel-pentium-g3258-review-and-overclocking-benchmarks-idnum298/

As for the GPU , EVGA GTX 750 will do 4xIR (2560x2112) on most games , 3xIR on demanding games . GTX 750 power consumption is only 55W (full load) , it's very efficient

I also recommend this EVGA 500W 80 Plus PSU(39$) . It's the best bang for buck PSU atm (btw EVGA is a decent brand with excellent warranty service)

(Well-known brand) Fractal Mid Tower Case USB 3.0(35$)

And last but not least : memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277&cm_re=gskill_ripjaw-_-20-231-277-_-Product

Edit : You can remove aftermarket cooler option , stock heatsink is fine for 4.6GHz OC though stock heatsink = noisy

[DatKid20]

(06-12-2014, 09:03 PM)admin89 Wrote: Intel HD 4600 can handle up to 3xIR (1920x1584) on light weight games , 2.5xIR (1600x1320) on most games , 1.5x IR on demanding games . I have no idea about HD 4400 but I'm sure Intel HD 4600 is a no go for PC gamer , it's not like it can't play PC game but you will be stuck at low-med settings on most games
You better wait for Unlocked Pentium Anniversary Edition G3258 which will be released soon (About 2 weeks)
Available for Pre-order atm :
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819117374&cm_re=G3258-_-19-117-374-_-Product
It's based on Haswell architecture . Basically a lower clock / weaker integrated GPU - i3 without Hyperthreading (i3 with HT : 2 cores 4 threads , Pentium no HT : 2 cores 2 threads) . Since Dolphin is a dual core app , HT is useless

You must pair Unlocked Penitum with Z97 mobo and an aftermarket cooler like Noctua NH-L9i (low profile , extremely quiet and cheap) in order to overclock
http://www.overclockersclub.com/reviews/noctua_nhl9i/4.htm
Base on reviews , Unlocked Pentium can hit 4.6GHz which is extremely fast for most games , even demanding games

As for the GPU , EVGA GTX 750 will do 4xIR (2560x2112) on most games , 3xIR on demanding games . GTX 750 power consumption is only 55W (full load) , it's very efficient

I also recommend this EVGA 500W 80 Plus PSU(39$) . It's the best bang for buck PSU atm (btw EVGA is a decent brand with excellent warranty service)

(Well-known brand) Fractal Mid Tower Case USB 3.0(35$)

And last but not least : memory
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231277&cm_re=gskill_ripjaw-_-20-231-277-_-Product

Z87 is allowed as well. The whole limited to the newer chipset rumor is false.

[AnyOldName3]

It'll likely need a bios update if it's a Z87, and installing that's going to be tricky if the only compatible CPU you have available requires a bios update before you can use it. He should probably wait and see if motherboard manufacturers start shipping things with updated bios instead of buying something and hoping it'll work.

[admin89]

Just get a Z97 mobo and save your headache , it's not like Z97 mobos are more expensive anyway
For example , both MSI Z87 G45 and MSI Z97 G45 price are exactly the same (150$)
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130693
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813130771
There are so many good choices for you to choose : 100$ (Asrock Z97 Pro3) 110$ (Asrock Z97 Pro4) 144$ (Asrock Z97 Extreme 4 )
I prefer Asrock Z97 Extreme 4 because of their gold-plated Japanese caps and a very good integrated audio chip