I'm trying to build a gaming PC and want to strike a balance between performance and budget. I'm considering the RTX 5070Ti graphics card and am curious whether using DDR4 RAM instead of DDR5 RAM will affect my gaming experience, particularly since I plan to play at 4K 120Hz on an LG C3 OLED TV. I'm okay with using DLSS 4.5 for extra performance, but I don't want to compromise on smooth gameplay. I'm thinking about getting a CPU like the 14100F or 14600F and 16GB (2x8) of DDR4 3200MHz RAM. Will this setup result in noticeable performance dips, especially in demanding games? Any suggestions or thoughts?
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Using the 14600K with DDR5 can give you a performance boost of 10 to 30% in CPU-limited situations, especially if you're going for higher RAM speeds like DDR5-7200. But the cost difference compared to DDR4 can be significant, so you'll want to balance performance with your budget. Check out this (https://youtu.be/RTmbYak_8gE?si=YOVMT3C1o8r4QBpB) for more insights!
Yeah, just remember that those high-end DDR5 speeds can be pricey. In some places, a 32GB DDR5 kit can cost nearly double that of DDR4. Is it really worth it for just a slight performance bump?