I'm getting excited about building my own PC instead of going for a prebuilt unit! I have a budget of about $700 CDN and I'm curious if the Ryzen 7 5700G would be a solid choice for my setup. I'll only be gaming on some older titles from the 2000s, and I don't plan on adding a dedicated video card down the line. Also, I've been looking at the MSI MAG B550 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM4 Motherboard – is it compatible and a good fit for this CPU?
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Honestly, AMD APUs like the 5700G don't tend to play well for gaming without a dedicated GPU. Even a budget GPU could give you much better performance if you decide to go that route. You'll want to keep your options open!
Honestly, relying on the iGPU for gaming is iffy at best. You might want to consider looking for used parts or even a secondhand GPU. A decent used graphics card will outperform the iGPU in the 5700G, and you can get something like a GTX 1070 for a good price on the secondhand market.
It really comes down to your budget and if you're sticking to those older games. For just 2000s titles, the Ryzen 7 5700G can handle it, but keep in mind that the integrated graphics might struggle if you ever decide to play something more demanding. Just plan accordingly!
Yeah, the budget is tight at $700, so it sounds like you'll have to be smart about what you choose.
Have you thought about getting a mini PC instead? They can offer much better performance with lower power consumption. If you find something with 780M graphics, it'll probably beat the 5700G for gaming and will be great for productivity as well!
Are there specific mini PCs you recommend, like the Lenovo ideacenter 3i?
What makes AMD and iGPU not work well together?