I'm building a computer for my work as a programmer, and I'm not planning to do any 3D work or gaming. To save some budget, I'm considering using an iGPU. I want my overall system to be really fast and I'm open to spending a bit more if necessary. Here's what I have on my parts list:
- Case + 200W PSU: $40 (PSU included)
- Motherboard: B650M WiFi (Maxsun): $96
- CPU: Ryzen 5 8600G: $191
- SSD: Kingston 500GB M.2 NVMe NV3: $57
- RAM: 2x16GB 4800MHz Polaris: $92
Total estimate: $476 (prices might vary slightly as they're converted from local values).
My main question is whether the 8600G is too powerful for my needs, considering I won't be doing any graphics-intensive tasks. I've heard that the 7000 series also has an iGPU but might perform better in CPU tasks. Which option do you think would be better? Any other tips for my GPU-less setup would also be appreciated. Thanks!
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Have you considered this alternative? Check out this model on Amazon. It's compact and great for non-gaming setups.
Honestly, just get whichever is cheaper. You could even consider a Ryzen 5 8500G. Any AM5 CPU would perform well for an office setup.
The 8000 series CPUs actually come with less cache, which could slow you down a bit compared to the 7000 series. Since you won’t need high graphics performance, I'd suggest the 7000 series. Also, keep in mind that for tasks like gaming, RAM speed can be crucial, so if you go with the 8000 series, ensure you get fast RAM.
This advice is super helpful, thanks for clarifying!
For pure programming tasks, I’d recommend going with the regular 7000 series. The CPU performance will be better, and the iGPU should still meet your needs just fine.
Thanks for the input! The cheapest 7000 series I found (7600) is about 30% more expensive than the 8600G locally, so I'm leaning towards the 8600G for now.
That looks neat! Although with import taxes, it would end up doubling the price for me.