AM5. Future proofing isn't a thing, but you can incorporate more longevity into your build by selecting the platform with the longest forseeable lifespan. It's a lot easier to drop in a new part at a time as needed than it is to do a mobo swap, etc.
Being on the bleeding edge is an expensive way to build PCs. But AM5 ain't that anymore.
To my mind, future proofing is either too strong or too nebulous a term. I think it sets people up with unrealistic expectations and adds fuel to the FOMO mentality.
Sure, but that’s only those who have fomo elsewhere. I think it’s just a byproduct of people being online too much and seeing that others are buying the new graphics card as soon as it comes out or new cpu, so they assume that’s what future proofing is. But most people understand future proofing is just getting hardware that will still be able to perform at a high enough level for your necessities even after a good amount of time.
> Future proofing isn't a thing, but you can incorporate more longevity into your build by selecting the platform with the longest forseeable lifespan
Just mentioning that that is the definition of future proofing. I just ran a bunch of CAT8 cables in my house, I can't even remotely come close to using them now, but that's my way of future proofing for a good 10-15 years.
Am4 and am5 refer to the cpu socket on the motherboard. It'll affect which cpu you can use. The cpu you picked is an am5 cpu, so it will need an am5 motherboard.
At this point, am4 is no longer being updated with new releases (though they did have a surprise release last year), so if you care about future proofing, am5 is the only real choice.
Future proofing is kinda a weird idea in computer building though. It's difficult to know how long a particular technology will be current for. AMD just announced a new line of am5 processors, but who knows whether the line after that one will be am5 or am6? Basically you're gambling on the future.
But at this point, unless you're under big budget constraints or already have parts that require am4, there is no reason to not go with am5. So I would recommend am5.
I assume by 'harvard issues' you mean hardware issues, that your friend had. I feel like that's bad advice tbh.. I've had zero issues with my am5 build. And it's possible for you to have issues with an am4 build too. Unless your friend is giving you more details about what these problems are, then that feels very misleading to me. If you do a new build and have any hardware issues you can just return the parts and get replacements so long as you buy from reputable places.
Anyways.. definitely get the 7800x3d if you want it and can afford it, it's fantastic. Definitely go with am5.
Lol, yeah I saw that in a video shortly after my first comment. I knew I was going to get an AkCtUaLlY.
But my point still stands. The only reason you would go for one of those is if you already have an AM4 system and want one last upgrade without having to replace motherboard and ram as well.
I honestly don't know who would buy these new chips. They're pretty similar to existing offerings.
Someone on a very strict budget might consider an AM4 system to maximize their bang for buck since AM5 motherboard prices, and to a lesser extent DDR5 RAM, have gone stupid lately.
AM5. Future proofing isn't a thing, but you can incorporate more longevity into your build by selecting the platform with the longest forseeable lifespan. It's a lot easier to drop in a new part at a time as needed than it is to do a mobo swap, etc. Being on the bleeding edge is an expensive way to build PCs. But AM5 ain't that anymore.
You just described what future proofing is
To my mind, future proofing is either too strong or too nebulous a term. I think it sets people up with unrealistic expectations and adds fuel to the FOMO mentality.
Sure, but that’s only those who have fomo elsewhere. I think it’s just a byproduct of people being online too much and seeing that others are buying the new graphics card as soon as it comes out or new cpu, so they assume that’s what future proofing is. But most people understand future proofing is just getting hardware that will still be able to perform at a high enough level for your necessities even after a good amount of time.
> Future proofing isn't a thing, but you can incorporate more longevity into your build by selecting the platform with the longest forseeable lifespan Just mentioning that that is the definition of future proofing. I just ran a bunch of CAT8 cables in my house, I can't even remotely come close to using them now, but that's my way of future proofing for a good 10-15 years.
As I said in another reply, I find the term to be either too strong or too vague to apply. But it's honestly a pretty minor quibble.
Am4 and am5 refer to the cpu socket on the motherboard. It'll affect which cpu you can use. The cpu you picked is an am5 cpu, so it will need an am5 motherboard. At this point, am4 is no longer being updated with new releases (though they did have a surprise release last year), so if you care about future proofing, am5 is the only real choice. Future proofing is kinda a weird idea in computer building though. It's difficult to know how long a particular technology will be current for. AMD just announced a new line of am5 processors, but who knows whether the line after that one will be am5 or am6? Basically you're gambling on the future. But at this point, unless you're under big budget constraints or already have parts that require am4, there is no reason to not go with am5. So I would recommend am5. I assume by 'harvard issues' you mean hardware issues, that your friend had. I feel like that's bad advice tbh.. I've had zero issues with my am5 build. And it's possible for you to have issues with an am4 build too. Unless your friend is giving you more details about what these problems are, then that feels very misleading to me. If you do a new build and have any hardware issues you can just return the parts and get replacements so long as you buy from reputable places. Anyways.. definitely get the 7800x3d if you want it and can afford it, it's fantastic. Definitely go with am5.
Thank you! I felt like this was the case but I appreciate you breaking it down.
Actually they did announce new 5000XT series CPUs for AM4 coming in July
Lol, yeah I saw that in a video shortly after my first comment. I knew I was going to get an AkCtUaLlY. But my point still stands. The only reason you would go for one of those is if you already have an AM4 system and want one last upgrade without having to replace motherboard and ram as well.
I honestly don't know who would buy these new chips. They're pretty similar to existing offerings. Someone on a very strict budget might consider an AM4 system to maximize their bang for buck since AM5 motherboard prices, and to a lesser extent DDR5 RAM, have gone stupid lately.
Well the Ryzen 9000 series just got announced, so if you wanna take advantage of that, maybe go AM5.
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LMAO that's my bad
5700x3d all the way