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AM4 or AM5?

AM4 or AM5?

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mumien350
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02-22-2025, 10:43 PM
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Consider your budget and needs—AM5 offers better performance and future-proofing, while AM4 is cheaper but may limit upgrades.
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mumien350
02-22-2025, 10:43 PM #1

Consider your budget and needs—AM5 offers better performance and future-proofing, while AM4 is cheaper but may limit upgrades.

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Rubagami
Junior Member
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02-23-2025, 04:04 PM
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Depends heavily on the budget, check what fits within it. A budget build using AM4 works, or you can opt for AM5. Intel remains a solid choice too.
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Rubagami
02-23-2025, 04:04 PM #2

Depends heavily on the budget, check what fits within it. A budget build using AM4 works, or you can opt for AM5. Intel remains a solid choice too.

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Pedrinn_BR
Junior Member
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02-23-2025, 05:31 PM
#3
The budget isn’t too big a concern since I’ll be waiting until my birthday, which is coming up soon. Also, is there any problem with the DDR5 memory controller on AM5?
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Pedrinn_BR
02-23-2025, 05:31 PM #3

The budget isn’t too big a concern since I’ll be waiting until my birthday, which is coming up soon. Also, is there any problem with the DDR5 memory controller on AM5?

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warks112
Member
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02-23-2025, 05:50 PM
#4
Rarely used, but I'm successfully running at 6000MHz RAM without any problems. Nice to know you have plenty of funds—go for AM5, it performs better than AM4.
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warks112
02-23-2025, 05:50 PM #4

Rarely used, but I'm successfully running at 6000MHz RAM without any problems. Nice to know you have plenty of funds—go for AM5, it performs better than AM4.

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kervinc
Posting Freak
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02-25-2025, 04:30 PM
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I don’t have unlimited money—I just need a PC right now, so I’ll save up a bit more. Thanks for the advice, I’ll wait a few weeks and then get the AM5.
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kervinc
02-25-2025, 04:30 PM #5

I don’t have unlimited money—I just need a PC right now, so I’ll save up a bit more. Thanks for the advice, I’ll wait a few weeks and then get the AM5.

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02-25-2025, 11:16 PM
#6
Make sure to investigate the parts you select before purchasing to achieve optimal performance, as not every component matches in quality. Your intended application will guide your selection, allowing you to proceed confidently. What I’m referring to is customizing the build to fit your specific needs and preferences, rather than copying someone else’s setup, which might not meet your expectations. When using AM4 boards, the choice of board significantly impacts performance, especially for RAM speeds. While AM5 offers similar considerations, thorough research will be key. Personally, I’ve noticed MSI boards generally handle higher RAM speeds better than ASRock under comparable conditions. This insight comes from experiences shared by others, confirming that board selection and BIOS compatibility are crucial. In short, be discerning with your investment since it’s a permanent commitment.
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SpeedyConsaleZ
02-25-2025, 11:16 PM #6

Make sure to investigate the parts you select before purchasing to achieve optimal performance, as not every component matches in quality. Your intended application will guide your selection, allowing you to proceed confidently. What I’m referring to is customizing the build to fit your specific needs and preferences, rather than copying someone else’s setup, which might not meet your expectations. When using AM4 boards, the choice of board significantly impacts performance, especially for RAM speeds. While AM5 offers similar considerations, thorough research will be key. Personally, I’ve noticed MSI boards generally handle higher RAM speeds better than ASRock under comparable conditions. This insight comes from experiences shared by others, confirming that board selection and BIOS compatibility are crucial. In short, be discerning with your investment since it’s a permanent commitment.

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RageGlitch
Posting Freak
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03-15-2025, 12:37 AM
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Considering the two options for purchasing brand new, AM5 100% units, buying near a Microcenter makes perfect sense. The offers are impressive—especially when assembling an affordable 7600-based PC using PCPartpicker, which still delivers strong performance. You’ll find excellent deals available.
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RageGlitch
03-15-2025, 12:37 AM #7

Considering the two options for purchasing brand new, AM5 100% units, buying near a Microcenter makes perfect sense. The offers are impressive—especially when assembling an affordable 7600-based PC using PCPartpicker, which still delivers strong performance. You’ll find excellent deals available.