I'm planning a new PC build aimed at 1080p gaming with the potential for recording or streaming. I'm curious if this build is solid for my $600 budget. Additionally, I'm trying to decide whether to stretch my budget for the Ryzen 5 5600 to get PCIe 4.0 support or stick with the Ryzen 5 5500 since it's much cheaper. Here's my build link for reference: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vwh774.
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If you’re open to a different combo, you might want to check out a build with the Ryzen 5 5500 and a 3060 12GB graphics card. Here’s a link to what I found: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/cTvdQd. If you're willing to invest a bit more, the 12400F is also a great choice: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GhstTM.
You should definitely consider getting the Ryzen 5 5600 over the 5500. The 5500 has less cache, which affects gaming performance more than you might think, and it's really not a huge upgrade over the 3600 for gaming. If stretching your budget is possible, go for the 5600!
Ok, thanks!
Be cautious with storage options; the P3 Plus uses QLC flash, which doesn't last as long and slows down eventually. Opt for a drive with TLC flash like the Kioxia Exceria Plus G3 or the WD Blue SN580. They're much more reliable in the long run.
Ok, thanks! I didn’t know that at all lol.
Consider an AM5 build with a basic B580 GPU from Intel. It might push your budget over a bit, but getting a Ryzen 5 7600 will give you better performance. If sticking with AM4, the 5600 with a used GPU like a 7700 would definitely be a stronger choice. Stay away from the 6600 if you can!
Thanks! One question, how good is an average AM5 APU?
That'll be a $900 PC, which is a whole different ballpark. It’s not worth pushing for an AM5 APU setup instead of going for a dedicated GPU; you'd be sacrificing too much performance.
Thanks! Honestly, I was thinking of straying away from 30 series cards but I’ll check it out.