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Hello everyone, long time lurker, first time poster.
So like a lot of other PC enthusiasts I am currently struggling with the whole DDR5 availability issue.
I currently have (sitting in my closet) an i9 12900k // Asus Z690 Hero Motherboard (along with most of the other components)
I am coming from a DDR3 system, so unfortunately I do not have any DDR4 RAM laying around that I could move over to the new build. I have watched the performance videos and read a lot of the articles and I did see that most DDR4 RAM can hang with the current DDR5 stuff they have out. (in most applications)
I would have no issue going with a Z690 D4 board (especially if I had DDR4 laying around) however all of the Z690 D4 Boards I have been seeing leave a lot to be desired IMO. If they made, for instance, a Z690 Hero D4 board this would be a much easier decision for me. I just can't see myself buying a motherboard I don't really want just. (Maybe there is a kick ass Z690 D4 Motherboard I missed, I am definitely open to suggestions)
I did get lucky and was able to place an order on Newegg for a Motherboard and DDR5 combo kit (The motherboard sucks, so I will be trying to sell it for retail, and the RAM is not what I wanted -- It's the G.Skill Trident 5600) so at least I will have some DDR5 to get up and running.
The most used apps on this PC will be Adobe Premiere // After Effects // Photoshop // Illustrator and Audition.
Sorry for the novel, but I know if anyone is going to have some good suggestions, it's gonna be on this website!
Thank you all very much in advance!
So like a lot of other PC enthusiasts I am currently struggling with the whole DDR5 availability issue.
I currently have (sitting in my closet) an i9 12900k // Asus Z690 Hero Motherboard (along with most of the other components)
I am coming from a DDR3 system, so unfortunately I do not have any DDR4 RAM laying around that I could move over to the new build. I have watched the performance videos and read a lot of the articles and I did see that most DDR4 RAM can hang with the current DDR5 stuff they have out. (in most applications)
I would have no issue going with a Z690 D4 board (especially if I had DDR4 laying around) however all of the Z690 D4 Boards I have been seeing leave a lot to be desired IMO. If they made, for instance, a Z690 Hero D4 board this would be a much easier decision for me. I just can't see myself buying a motherboard I don't really want just. (Maybe there is a kick ass Z690 D4 Motherboard I missed, I am definitely open to suggestions)
I did get lucky and was able to place an order on Newegg for a Motherboard and DDR5 combo kit (The motherboard sucks, so I will be trying to sell it for retail, and the RAM is not what I wanted -- It's the G.Skill Trident 5600) so at least I will have some DDR5 to get up and running.
The most used apps on this PC will be Adobe Premiere // After Effects // Photoshop // Illustrator and Audition.
Sorry for the novel, but I know if anyone is going to have some good suggestions, it's gonna be on this website!
Thank you all very much in advance!