Hey everyone! I'm thinking about building my first PC and I have two potential setups that I've linked below. One is based on the AM4 platform and the other on AM5. The price difference is only about 100 euros. I'm curious if these builds are more than I actually need. My goals are to play Minecraft with shaders and mods smoothly, do some video editing, enjoy a few AAA games (like Black Myth: Wukong), and stream lighter content—and possibly some heavier games too, but I'm not completely sure about that. So, do you think these builds are too much or just right for what I want?
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Consider getting Windows from another source to save some cash; that way, you can upgrade a component or two instead!
It makes a lot of sense to go for the AM5. You don’t need to spend much on the cooler since the 7600X isn’t too hot—most air coolers, including AMD's stock option, should handle it fine without issue.
If you compare the 5600X with its stock cooler to the 7600X with a cooler that costs part of that price difference, you might want to consider getting the 7600 non-X version and just using its stock cooler, which could work well for you.
I'd recommend going with the AM5 setup and picking up a 7500F from AliExpress for about 130 euros. Grab a budget cooler like the Assassin King and opt for faster RAM—shoot for 6000MHz CL30.
The 7600X paired with a 7800XT is a solid choice, especially for 1440p gaming. Just a heads up, the motherboard and PSU feel a bit on the cheaper side considering the investment in the CPU/GPU.
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