it’s a really controversial take but if you’re building a PC spend a ton of the money on the PCB so you have more options for upgrading in the future
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deranger@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Option 2.
Buying less expensive things can be more expensive in the long run. With option 1 you’re already behind the curve and will be needing upgrades sooner than option 2.
Dagnet@lemmy.world 3 weeks ago
I would agree but at least from those links, option 2 is almost 2x the price. Sadly wilds will run like shit no matter the machine you got, option 1 would be better value even in the long run (and I hate Intel)
deranger@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
I believe the price difference is made up by the current generation CPU and GPU, plus the fact AMD Is much more upgrade friendly with CPUs when they time comes. I do not believe option 1 to be the value proposition.
Rekorse@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
Upgrade friendly doesnt really make sense, the CPUs are either AM4 or AM5 right now. If you want to “future proof” in any way you’d just want to make sure you get an AM5 motherboard+CPU combo. AM4 is find but when upgrade time comes youll likely need to replace the motherboard and/or the CPU.
deranger@sh.itjust.works 3 weeks ago
7800X3D is AM5 which is AMDs current socket. Of the choices presented, this is the most likely to be supported in the future, which is why I suggested this option.