I'm in the process of building my PC and I've been debating between two setups. Currently, I'm considering using an Intel i5 14600K with a B760 motherboard and 32GB DDR4 RAM instead of a 16GB DDR5 RAM setup with a 9070 XT graphics card. I was initially planning on using the 9600X with 16GB DDR5 and the 9070 XT, but I'm feeling confused about whether I should stick with DDR4 or go with DDR5 for AMD. Any thoughts on this?
2 Answers
I personally recommend going for the AM5 setup. If you get the 16GB now, you can always upgrade later when prices drop. This way you have a better upgrade path for future CPUs too!
Honestly, the i5 14600K with 32GB of RAM is going to serve you much better than a 16GB DDR5 setup, especially if you multitask a lot, like using dual monitors and keeping a browser open. Intel just tends to run smoother for me. You’re right about the AM5 being an option for future X3D chips, but it might cost you a lot more than you think since you'd also want to invest in 32GB RAM eventually.
I totally agree! Plus, with the prices on 7500X3D and 7600X3D being so high, sticking to the Intel route seems like a smarter move.
But if you're downgrading your GPU too, that might affect your overall build quality.