I'm not a gamer and I have no intention of overclocking. But I wanted a CPU that could be installed on a MB that was also compatible with a Ryzen CPU just in case I wanted to upgrade later on. Also, as a budget build, I wanted an APU with integrated graphics so that I didn't have to invest right away in a GPU. Thus, this APU fit the bill nicely. Not only is the speed adequate for my purposes, but the price was comfortable. Even running 1080p video, iTunes, two web browsers, and a few other programs simultaneously, I have never seen the APU's temperature top 43c, which I'd say is pretty good in an old PC case with limited ventilation and only one extra case fan for exhaust in back. The smaller stock heatsink and cheaper fan seem to work adequately for heat dissipation, though it does take a while for the CPU to cool down once it heats up. If you're OC'ing or plan on doing heavy gaming, the stock cooler here may not be adequate, but for basic 'home' uses, the fan rarely needs to run at more than half-speed to keep things going at a cool and comfortable 30c-33c, so it stays pretty quiet.
Overall, I'm satisfied, though I won't be surprised if I decide to take up gaming and discover that the stock cooler can't quite keep up.
| Processor | 3.1 GHz amd_a_series |
|---|---|
| RAM | DDR4 |
| Memory Speed | 2400 MHz |
| Graphics Coprocessor | Radeon R7 |
| Wireless Type | 802.11b/n/ac |
