Build on am4 or am5?
Build on am4 or am5?
I plan to assemble an atx pc with a 1100 euro budget. It will be used for playing games at 2k resolution and doing some photo editing. I don’t want to make many future upgrades, so I’m considering only SSD, RAM, or fans. The prices in Greece are similar to those in Germany and Italy.
Fairly similar options would be available. However, AM4 appears to be a limited path for DDR4 improvements, with few chances for CPU changes and likely no additional processors for that socket.
With AM5, future upgrades like faster CPUs and DDR5 are possible within a few years.
AM5
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 5 7600 3.8 GHz 6-Core Processor
(€182.20 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard:
Asus PRIME B650-PLUS ATX AM5 Motherboard
(€165.79 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory:
G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory
(€114.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage:
Corsair MP600 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD
(€126.40 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB
(€343.27 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case:
Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case
(€59.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply:
Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 ATX3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
(€95.74 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Cost:
€1088.20
Includes shipping, taxes, and applicable discounts
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AM5
PCPartPicker Part List
CPU:
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D 3.4 GHz 8-Core Processor
(€269.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
CPU Cooler:
Thermalright Assassin X 120 PLUS V2 66.17 CFM
(€20.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Motherboard:
MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK ATX AM4 Motherboard
(€129.00 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Memory:
Corsair Vengeance LPX 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18
(€69.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Storage:
Corsair MP600 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 SSD
(€126.40 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Video Card:
XFX Speedster QICK 319 Core Radeon RX 6750 XT 12 GB
(€343.27 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Case:
Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case
(€59.90 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Power Supply:
Cooler Master MWE Gold V2 ATX3.0 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular
(€95.74 @ Amazon Deutschland)
Cost:
€1114.11
Includes shipping, taxes, and available discounts
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Check if you can swap the PSU with CoolerMaster MWE 750 Bronze 230V v2 750W or Corsair RM750e ATX12V.
never underestimate the importance of the power supply
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made minor adjustments to the GPU, switching it to an RX 6800 and integrating the OS during installation.
AM4 offers limited upgrade options, but you can upgrade to a 12-core model later if required.
AM5 provides better long-term compatibility, though it costs more upfront.
2K should work adequately on an AM4 setup
To the OP, just be clear, the Zen3/AM4 build that
@Eximo
put up will be faster at gaming than the Zen4/AM5 build, as the 5800x3d CPU is faster in gaming. Now, this is not all games, but a high proportion.
As they pointed out though, no upgrade path for AM4, and the AM5 socket is now and for the next few years. With the newer tech you can simply swap out processors further down the line, for more performance.
Both recommended builds are very strong.