I'm replacing my old PC and currently play at 1080p, with plans to move to 1440p. The GPU will be an RX 9070 XT.
My two options are a 7800X3D with a B850 board and 32GB of DDR5 for about $1,950 total, or a used 5700X3D with a B550 board and 32GB of DDR4 for about $1,690. RAM is unusually expensive where I live, and the used CPU isn't cheap either. Is AM5 worth the extra cost if I upgrade infrequently?
7n+bitmask:
Longevity is a concern for me, since I don't upgrade often. I'd want to understand those reliability reports before choosing one.