Making the leap to DDR5

[Xionic]

Hi Guys

My current setup is starting to show its age and theres no upgrade path without an entire new generation change, wanting some advice on whether what im looking at will serve me well and future proof me for a little bit until i can justify a 5000 Nvidia card down the line.

Current Setup:
i7 9700K, 32GB DDR4 (2666), B365M mobo. (rest of my spec is in my signature)

Looking at
R5 9600X, 32GB DDR5 (6000), B650M mobo

Intending on just doing a straight transfer of all other components over to the new system, likely then going to follow in 12-18months time with a new GPU probably a 5060TI or similar.

My budget is tight hence the parts choices and i have no real interest in overclocking just looking for some solid frames at 1080/1440p in new AAA titles, looking at spending <£500 and as little as possible really.

Thanks

Xionic

 

[mickyflinn]

Hi.

What case Do you have and do you need a matx motherboard , WiFi needed ?

Assuming the above here's some options on the budget side , I've also put the 7600 in there to show the price difference dropping to it will save £50.


My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 5 9600X Six Core 5.40GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: PRO-AMD-02677) = £229.99
• 1 x AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Six Core 5.10GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-3DW-AM) = £179.99
• 1 x Corsair Vengeance EXPO/XMP 32GB (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C36 6000MHz Dual Channel Kit (SKU: MEM-CRS-00996) = £82.99
• 1 x Corsair Vengeance 32GB EXPO (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C30 6000MHz Dual Channel (SKU: MEM-CRS-02786) = £89.99
• 1 x Gigabyte B650M D3HP AX (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-GIG-03566) = £104.99
• 1 x Asus TUF Gaming A620M-PLUS WIFI (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro ATX Motherboard (SKU: MOT-ASU-01397) = £119.99

Total: £807.94 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

 

[dfour]

This would be my go to. Just prefer the b650 chipset and for the little extra go for the cas 30 ram while saving the money on the older and barely slower 7600.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Six Core 5.10GHz (Socket AM5) Processor - Retail (SKU: CP-3DW-AM) = £179.99
• 1 x Corsair Vengeance 32GB EXPO (2X16GB) DDR5 PC5-48000C30 6000MHz Dual Channel (SKU: MEM-CRS-02786) = £89.99
• 1 x Asus Prime B650M-A WIFI II (Socket AM5) DDR5 Micro-ATX Motherboard (SKU: MB-6K6-AS) = £129.99

Total: £399.97 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

Looking at your current cooler it doesnt have fittings for am5 (that I can find) so you will either have to use the stock cooler or buy a new one like

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Thermalright Assassin King 120 MINI V2 CPU Air Cooler (SKU: COO-TLR-03265) = £17.99

Total: £21.98 (includes delivery: £3.99)​

This is 135mm tall as i noticed your current one is a low profile 95mm tall cooler. Im not sure if that was a design choice or a nessessity.

My basket at OcUK:

• 1 x Thermalright AXP120 X67 White ARGB Low Profile CPU Air Cooler (SKU: COO-TLR-03294) = £34.94

Total: £34.94 (includes delivery: £0.00)​

Am5 compatible.

 

[mickyflinn]

Looking at your current cooler it doesnt have fittings for am5 (that I can find) so you will either have to use the stock cooler or buy a new one .

It's AM4 which is compatible with AM5

 

[Xionic]

Hi guys.

Thanks for your replies. To answer some of your questions.

Current mobo and case is MATX.
WiFi is not required but is a nice to have but 2.5gb ethernet is a must.
Cooler was a design choice and case will happily fit a taller one (I will not be reusing the current cooler)

Is the 7600 and 9600 really that close in performance that it's not worth the extra £50 at the moment.

 

[Journey]

Even the 7600 isn't worth £180 it's a con price at that. You can get a 7500F with a semi-decent MATX board for £230, why buy a 7600 when it is the same as the 7500F?

 

[mickyflinn]

Hi guys.

Thanks for your replies. To answer some of your questions.

Current mobo and case is MATX.
WiFi is not required but is a nice to have but 2.5gb ethernet is a must.
Cooler was a design choice and case will happily fit a taller one (I will not be reusing the current cooler)

Is the 7600 and 9600 really that close in performance that it's not worth the extra £50 at the moment.

It's not £50 worth of performance for sure best to check reviews .

I would go 7600 and then look to get an x3d CPU in the future.

 

[Dreadi]

Import a 7500f for £122?

 

[Xionic]

Thanks - i'll take a look at the 7500F and 7600 but wouldnt know first place to look for importing it safely.