Introduction

Just a few weeks ago, AMD unleashed a brand-new set of APUs onto the consumer marketplace. Offering increased performance for those looking for that little bit of extra over the previously launched designs I personally like a lot, there are obviously some new chipsets to go along with those APUs. With a multitude of boards available from every brand, I will also cover several of the board products ready for your new or old APU over the coming weeks.

Our first such board is from Biostar. Over the last few years, Biostar has drastically changed the way it meets the demands of the marketplace by producing a slew of products with a focus on affordability and superb audio reproduction for every socket. Biostar's Hi-Fi series has seen several different iterations since its launch so very long ago, and today, I think it provides a good alternative for those on a budget who aren't as feature-focused as some enthusiasts like myself can be.

The Biostar Hi-Fi A88W 3D features support for AMD's FM2 and FM2+ APUs, so it can still be paired with some of the older chips out there to provide a decent base for a lightweight desktop build that is also easy on your wallet.

Specifications