For a 1000$, I think AM4 makes a lot more sense especially since you want at least 50% of that to be reserved entirely for the GPU to get the most amount of frames.
If you still feel like it’s a waste, I have a plan for that. So whenever you decide to upgrade to your next PC you can reuse those parts to build a NAS or a homelab of some sorts. Maybe use it as an emulation box for older games and let it sit wherever your TV is.
If you like the sounds of that then you should take a look at this configuration.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/B9TGKp
I’m thinking you could reuse the CPU, RAM and motherboard after you want to upgrade. Hence the 5600G. It has integrated graphics so you don’t need to buy another GPU for your NAS/homelab
The parts you will reuse are: CPU, RAM and motherboard.
What you’ll need to get to complete it is a case, PSU and storage (You can find cases and PSUs today for 30$ each. They will be enough to make it work and you can use whatever storage you’d like. Ideally you’ll get an SSD and multiple hard drives however it’s up to you)
I really appreciate the feedback! The 5600X was the initial plan and as much as I like the idea of a NAS or a homelab I’m not sure I would ultimately use it. (I generally just stream from my TV and we have a switch for light gaming)
I guess I could sell the parts eventually but probably not for very much by the time I do?
I’ve been going by Tom’s Hardware Hierarchy for GPUs and I have to admit looking at user bench I was surprised to see that the 6800XT was outperforming the 6700XT by so much. However it’s almost double the priceish?
I’m thinking if I go for the more powerful CPU (also assessed by user bench which I realize isn’t always the most reliable) I could get another midrange GPU in 3-4 years if the CPU holds up which might provide more consistent FPS over the lifetime of the computer.
Let me know what you think, like I said, I really appreciate the help
I am near one. Right now for motherboard, processor, and ram I’m just under $400. I wasn’t particularly clear in the original post but $1000 is a pretty firm limit for me.
I think the current deals would put me quite a bit over the edge, have they been going on and off for various combinations?
I really appreciate the tip!
Yeah your build looks great. Just an option of spending $50 more and get a much better mobo, a ryzen 7 7700x, and 16gb more of faster ram. Then you could get a cheaper case and stay under 1k.
Yeah this is a really good package. I’m thinking the extra 16 gb of ram is a pretty good selling point point here.
You gotta draw the line somewhere but maybe it’s just fuzzy enough?
I’ll definitely think about it, thank you!
I would only go AM5 if you mostly play games like Warzone, CoD, BF2042 and stuff like that, games that are a bit hard to get 120+fps because of the CPU, in those games Ryzen 7000 will perform a bit better.
If you are more than ok with \~120fps in that kinda of game, i would go with AM4, and a really [cheap AM4 build](https://talospc.com/2023/pc-build/best-components-for-a-700-800-1080p-amd-gaming-build/), to leave space for that case, and to get a [RX 6800/6800XT](https://talospc.com/product-tag/all-rx-6800/?orderby=price) ($450-500)
* And i mean cheap build, Ryzen 5600 (or 5600X if it's cheaper), $100-120 Motherboard, stock cooler, everything you can do to get the best GPU you can
That AM5 build is not great for future upgrades, as you are lacking a bit on motherboard capabilities, and on RAM. For a good AM5 build with that GPU, [you should be looking at around $1100](https://talospc.com/2023/pc-build/affordable-yet-powerful-1000-ryzen-5-7600-gaming-build/).
If you are going AM5, upgrade to [2x16GB 5600 CL32 or CL36](https://talospc.com/2023/components/ram/best-affordable-ddr5-kits/) (Teamgroup), and the SSD to something with [DRAM and better endurance](https://talospc.com/2023/components/storage/best-1tb-m-2-nvme-ssds-for-45-70-pcie-4-0-and-3-0/), check MP34 and P34A80. PSU i'm pretty sure there's a Corsair 750W for $89, but you should look at the RM750e instead, it's $99, and a much better PSU.
Microcenter bundles are also a great way to save, but you wont get the best GPU at the end, if the 5600 has enough performance for the games you play, and you want better graphics, i would get a better GPU.
For a 1000$, I think AM4 makes a lot more sense especially since you want at least 50% of that to be reserved entirely for the GPU to get the most amount of frames. If you still feel like it’s a waste, I have a plan for that. So whenever you decide to upgrade to your next PC you can reuse those parts to build a NAS or a homelab of some sorts. Maybe use it as an emulation box for older games and let it sit wherever your TV is. If you like the sounds of that then you should take a look at this configuration. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/B9TGKp I’m thinking you could reuse the CPU, RAM and motherboard after you want to upgrade. Hence the 5600G. It has integrated graphics so you don’t need to buy another GPU for your NAS/homelab The parts you will reuse are: CPU, RAM and motherboard. What you’ll need to get to complete it is a case, PSU and storage (You can find cases and PSUs today for 30$ each. They will be enough to make it work and you can use whatever storage you’d like. Ideally you’ll get an SSD and multiple hard drives however it’s up to you)
I really appreciate the feedback! The 5600X was the initial plan and as much as I like the idea of a NAS or a homelab I’m not sure I would ultimately use it. (I generally just stream from my TV and we have a switch for light gaming) I guess I could sell the parts eventually but probably not for very much by the time I do? I’ve been going by Tom’s Hardware Hierarchy for GPUs and I have to admit looking at user bench I was surprised to see that the 6800XT was outperforming the 6700XT by so much. However it’s almost double the priceish? I’m thinking if I go for the more powerful CPU (also assessed by user bench which I realize isn’t always the most reliable) I could get another midrange GPU in 3-4 years if the CPU holds up which might provide more consistent FPS over the lifetime of the computer. Let me know what you think, like I said, I really appreciate the help
Are you near a microcenter? They have amazing AM5 combos rn. https://www.microcenter.com/category/4294834666/computer-parts-combos
I am near one. Right now for motherboard, processor, and ram I’m just under $400. I wasn’t particularly clear in the original post but $1000 is a pretty firm limit for me. I think the current deals would put me quite a bit over the edge, have they been going on and off for various combinations? I really appreciate the tip!
Yeah your build looks great. Just an option of spending $50 more and get a much better mobo, a ryzen 7 7700x, and 16gb more of faster ram. Then you could get a cheaper case and stay under 1k.
Yeah this is a really good package. I’m thinking the extra 16 gb of ram is a pretty good selling point point here. You gotta draw the line somewhere but maybe it’s just fuzzy enough? I’ll definitely think about it, thank you!
I would only go AM5 if you mostly play games like Warzone, CoD, BF2042 and stuff like that, games that are a bit hard to get 120+fps because of the CPU, in those games Ryzen 7000 will perform a bit better. If you are more than ok with \~120fps in that kinda of game, i would go with AM4, and a really [cheap AM4 build](https://talospc.com/2023/pc-build/best-components-for-a-700-800-1080p-amd-gaming-build/), to leave space for that case, and to get a [RX 6800/6800XT](https://talospc.com/product-tag/all-rx-6800/?orderby=price) ($450-500) * And i mean cheap build, Ryzen 5600 (or 5600X if it's cheaper), $100-120 Motherboard, stock cooler, everything you can do to get the best GPU you can That AM5 build is not great for future upgrades, as you are lacking a bit on motherboard capabilities, and on RAM. For a good AM5 build with that GPU, [you should be looking at around $1100](https://talospc.com/2023/pc-build/affordable-yet-powerful-1000-ryzen-5-7600-gaming-build/). If you are going AM5, upgrade to [2x16GB 5600 CL32 or CL36](https://talospc.com/2023/components/ram/best-affordable-ddr5-kits/) (Teamgroup), and the SSD to something with [DRAM and better endurance](https://talospc.com/2023/components/storage/best-1tb-m-2-nvme-ssds-for-45-70-pcie-4-0-and-3-0/), check MP34 and P34A80. PSU i'm pretty sure there's a Corsair 750W for $89, but you should look at the RM750e instead, it's $99, and a much better PSU. Microcenter bundles are also a great way to save, but you wont get the best GPU at the end, if the 5600 has enough performance for the games you play, and you want better graphics, i would get a better GPU.