F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop For a 13600k build, DDR5 is recommended over DDR4.

For a 13600k build, DDR5 is recommended over DDR4.

For a 13600k build, DDR5 is recommended over DDR4.

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jada2003
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10-01-2022, 10:09 PM
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I'm looking at a build that's been running for about ten years with DDR3 RAM. It's time for an upgrade in the next few months, especially if I can find good deals before Black Friday. Right now, 13600k seems like a solid choice unless the price of 7600X drops by $50 to $100. I'm weighing a 32GB DDR4 versus DDR5 option.

My build should last another 6 to 10 years, which makes sense given its age. I'm not a heavy gamer and run Linux. I need 32GB for my productivity tasks—lots of browser tabs and programming work that benefits from in-memory processing. My current GPU is an AMD Radeon RX 560, which should handle modern games at medium settings if I decide to return to gaming later.

DDR5 is currently the most affordable option, and its prices are expected to drop further over the next year. At around 6000 MHz, it could still be worth the investment for my workflow. DDR4 is cheaper now but might not offer enough performance if I upgrade later. If I wait, the initial cost of DDR5 would likely pay off in the future.

I'm also thinking about reusing this memory for a NAS build later, though I haven't checked if ECC is necessary. As for whether memory speed really matters, it seems less important now compared to past experiences. Benchmarks show big differences between SATA and NVMe, but NVMe still commands a premium. I wonder if the same applies to DDR4 vs DDR5.
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jada2003
10-01-2022, 10:09 PM #1

I'm looking at a build that's been running for about ten years with DDR3 RAM. It's time for an upgrade in the next few months, especially if I can find good deals before Black Friday. Right now, 13600k seems like a solid choice unless the price of 7600X drops by $50 to $100. I'm weighing a 32GB DDR4 versus DDR5 option.

My build should last another 6 to 10 years, which makes sense given its age. I'm not a heavy gamer and run Linux. I need 32GB for my productivity tasks—lots of browser tabs and programming work that benefits from in-memory processing. My current GPU is an AMD Radeon RX 560, which should handle modern games at medium settings if I decide to return to gaming later.

DDR5 is currently the most affordable option, and its prices are expected to drop further over the next year. At around 6000 MHz, it could still be worth the investment for my workflow. DDR4 is cheaper now but might not offer enough performance if I upgrade later. If I wait, the initial cost of DDR5 would likely pay off in the future.

I'm also thinking about reusing this memory for a NAS build later, though I haven't checked if ECC is necessary. As for whether memory speed really matters, it seems less important now compared to past experiences. Benchmarks show big differences between SATA and NVMe, but NVMe still commands a premium. I wonder if the same applies to DDR4 vs DDR5.

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tada_da
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10-02-2022, 06:59 AM
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Then obtain the DDR5, the rest was a quick summary.
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tada_da
10-02-2022, 06:59 AM #2

Then obtain the DDR5, the rest was a quick summary.

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Okunino
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10-05-2022, 06:07 AM
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I suggest testing both DDR4 and DDR5 configurations, using different motherboards to compare costs. If DDR4 is notably cheaper, I’d choose it. Conversely, if both options are fairly similar in price, I’d lean toward DDR5. I’m not fully familiar with Intel’s platform specifics, but it’s worth considering other features like dual 2.5G NIC in DDR5 boards, which could be important depending on your needs.
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Okunino
10-05-2022, 06:07 AM #3

I suggest testing both DDR4 and DDR5 configurations, using different motherboards to compare costs. If DDR4 is notably cheaper, I’d choose it. Conversely, if both options are fairly similar in price, I’d lean toward DDR5. I’m not fully familiar with Intel’s platform specifics, but it’s worth considering other features like dual 2.5G NIC in DDR5 boards, which could be important depending on your needs.