Updating my old but reliable i5-4670k, motherboard and RAM?
Updating my old but reliable i5-4670k, motherboard and RAM?
It's clear AMD is the more suitable option for your needs. You can purchase the current configuration right away and upgrade to a faster CPU later, maintaining good performance. Switching to Intel later would mean sacrificing speed unless you opt for DDR5, which comes with a higher initial cost and less financial flexibility.
G.Skill tends to be quite pricey in the UK, making you pay more than some alternatives. Here are other RGB options with better timing that might be more affordable:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/cbxR...c17bbak216
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/Nv6p...m2d3600c16
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/cbxR...c17bbak216
For non-RGB models:
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/wzrR...6c16rbk216
https://uk.pcpartpicker.com/product/6cZz...m2d3600c16
Hey there,
I'm leaning more towards AMD now, and honestly the contrast will be huge.
The Corsair RGB looks decent enough, I can manage with £66... My mind is already on the AMD setup, because that way I get everything I need at once.
I haven't seen the 5700xt as a must-have or even recommended for new games yet, so I still have some time before I need to upgrade.
Thanks again! 👍
I swapped out my previous power supply for an Evga unit around 4 to 5 years ago, which should be safe.
After researching various setups and trying different options, I've settled on this setup.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 7 5700X Desktop Processor (8-core/16-thread, 36 MB cache, up to 4.6 GHz max boost)
https://amzn.eu/d/hkHy9I7
£159.99
Mobo
MSI MPG B550 GAMING PLUS Motherboard ATX - Supports AMD Ryzen 3rd Gen Processors, AM4, DDR4 Boost (4400MHz/OC), 1x PCIe 4.0/3.0 x16, 1x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1x M.2 Gen4 x4, 1x M.2 Gen3 x4, Gigabit LAN, Black
https://amzn.eu/d/aNaIelb
£109.99
RAM
G.SKILL 32GB Trident Z Neo DDR4 3600MHz PC4-28800 CL16 (16-19-19-39) RGB Dual Channel Kit (2x 16GB)
https://amzn.eu/d/3E3a8V3
£103.99
Total: £373.97
This configuration would work well with a 4000Mhz RAM, though it might not perform optimally with the Ryzen 7 so it may not be worth the investment. The performance gains between this model and the previous one are minimal when compared to my 4670k, but both provide significant improvements. I'm hoping this setup will function as expected, though I'm a bit concerned about the motherboard compatibility despite its apparent suitability.
I actually removed the MSI motherboard and now examine this one.
ASUS TUF Gaming B550-PLUS (WI-FI), AMD B550 (Ryzen AM4) ATX motherboard (PCIe 4.0, dual M.2, 10 DrMOS, DDR4 4400, Intel® WiFi 6, 2.5 Gb Ethernet, HDMI, DisplayPort, USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-A and Type-C)
https://amzn.eu/d/erab0Lz