Amd apu a8-3870k

[imamage]

Someone just posted in the local forum (HKEPC)
http://www.hkepc.com/forum/viewthread.php?tid=1728707

HKD $1189 ( ~ $152 usd)



The poster only took photo but he didn't purchase one
I am going to grab one tomorrow to have some overclock fun

[Manicdan]

ok so its called a K, but the box says black edition, interesting.

[imamage]

I rather AMD stick with the "Black Edition" naming

[FlanK3r]

show some magic overclock imamage

[imamage]

Dang it , now they charge extra $100 for the same CPU
Why they like to jack up the price on things people want to buy

[imamage]

Dang it , now they charge extra $100 for the same CPU
Why they like to jack up the price on things people want to buy

[PatRaceTin]

Hmm i see some review reach 4.0GHz but got some unstable

[tbone8ty]

http://www.hardwareheaven.com/review...-a8-3870k.html

hit 3.8ghz and 960mhz gpu not bad

[Spectrobozo]

this review is far more complete but they were only able to reach 3.5/800MHz
http://ht4u.net/reviews/2011/amd_a8_3870k_llano_apu/

interesting CPU but, MB options are not very good, and the price is a bit high.

[tbone8ty]

http://www.techpowerup.com/157726/AM...icide-Run.html

[BeepBeep2]

I'm sure if you binned enough 3870 you'd be able to hit ~6 GHz. Reminds me of the first Phenom II's, though these have ~5% better IPC (but they lack L3)

[tbone8ty]

my 3870k is on its way, we will see. Fingers crossed. It wiill be a fun way to start the new year!

[TheBlueChanell]

These will be perfect for all my friends trying to break into PC gaming. Around the same price of a 2100+z68 combo and now I can hook them up with a 3870K/A75, and I feel the true quad will have a bit more life than the 2c/4t of the 2100. Should be interesting to see how this pans out, hopefully 4ghz is easily attainable.

[imamage]

Sorry to hold off for a while as I was quite busy at work
Finally I have day off at New Year's Eve to have some fun with this CPU


http://www.hkepc.com/forum/attachmen...300c60209e.jpg
1151 PGT
I guess it's 2011 51st week product


http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2175017
3.4GHz , but CPU-Z can't get it validate , No clue why this happen

[imamage]

I can't get it run higher than 3.6GHz
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2175058
Probably I need better cooling setup

[demonkevy666]

I can't get it run higher than 3.6GHz
http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2175058
Probably I need better cooling setup

your using on die gpu too ?
try Over clocking with it disabled.
if you can.
I want to see if you can get any higher with it disabled.
thank you.

[imamage]

your using on die gpu too ?
try Over clocking with it disabled.
if you can.
I want to see if you can get any higher with it disabled.
thank you.

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2175652
CPU-Z only with Discrete Graphic HD6670
I can't get it higher than 3.7GHz ( even with VCore 1.5V , 1.525V , 1.55V)

I switch to try clock up the integrated HD6550D now ( 3.4GHz CPU Clock is stable for benching )

If you are looking for "great" clocker , I guess maybe just stick with AM3 (960T for the mean time) / AM3+ (Bulldozer)

[ponkz]

try using hdmi or dvi output for video.. its help on my friend's pc

[Mad222]

http://valid.canardpc.com/show_oc.php?id=2175652
I can't get it higher than 3.7GHz ( even with VCore 1.5V , 1.525V , 1.55V)
If you are looking for "great" clocker , I guess maybe just stick with AM3 (960T for the mean time) / AM3+ (Bulldozer)

I've got the same batch of 70k as yours & I'm sure you can clock up under air cooling with this board

Air Vantage
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V0lt7...ature=youtu.be
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n568/madtse/1-3.png

3.7g & 3.8g booted up into OS & ran PI without any problem or special setting
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n568/madtse/2-2.png
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n568/madtse/3-1.png

Keep pushing, Bro!

[El Gappo]

Not much difference clock wise than the 3850 then.

[imamage]

The board itself is good . I just need better cooling setup
Thanks for everyone's advice

[Soulman84]

just ordered a 3870k here, should be avaiable in 10 days...if you're interested i will post oc result, maybe also with LN2

[Miwo]

3.7g & 3.8g booted up into OS & ran PI without any problem or special setting
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n568/madtse/2-2.png
http://i1140.photobucket.com/albums/n568/madtse/3-1.png

big voltage difference needed from 3.7 > 3.8 . eek!

[imamage]

The best GPU clock I got
950MHz , pair with DDR3-1600 (AMD Radeon Memory)

[mAJORD]

still terrible headroom.. as predicted. If price drops a bit still be a good CPU for IGP.. The FM1 platform is great, just needs the CPU's to improve

Thanks for the results!