AM4 still an option?
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I'm building a cheap PC to play some games (not new games) and edit photos with a 1080 monitor.
I want to build something for less than 800 euros and looking at options an AM5 is out of budget.
My question is if a good AM4 like Ryzen 5 5600x and a RX6600 is still a good option today.
And in 2 or 3 years' time, what will happen?
Will it still work or will I have to build a new PC?
Kitayama_8k@reddit
I think you can get 5600's for dirt cheap on AliExpress, but I would probably look to buy a used PC and definitely a used GPU for a good deal. You can also juice like an extra 10% gaming performance by tuning Samsung b-die ram which is now cheap.
My 5600 is running 13-13-13-26 @ 3800mhz. For comparison most regular ddr4 kits are like 16-18-18-36 @ 3200mhz and pretty reluctant to move from there. I'd provide some data but I'm on Linux with a new build that was sitting in my closet for 2 years.
Seasonalocean@reddit
I just update my i7 8700k to a 9800x3d and paired it with a 3080 from a friend who upgraded to a 4090. I just bit the bullet and got the latest for future proofing incase I do want to upgrade my GPU or even new cpu in a few years.
OriginUnknown82@reddit
I still use my 5600x with my 9070. Can't complain
marvin981@reddit
Hello, if I may ask what card were you using previously and did you notice any bottlenecks with 9070?
I'm rocking a 5700x and a thought about upgrading my 3070 to 9070/9070xt has crossed my mind. Kinda wondering if it's worth it.
OriginUnknown82@reddit
I went from a 3070 on 1440p. 8Gb to 16Gb jump is nice. I don't see any bottlenecks but I've not really checked other than just playing games and I dont see any stuttering
RoawrOnMeRengar@reddit
It's a good platform of low budget new build or if you already have a motherboard you can upgrade to a 5700X3D for AM5 performance without breaking the bank.
But it's worth noting and has already been mentioned that you can get a ryzen 5 7500f for around 130 to 150 bucks depending on promo codes etc on Ali express, the cost of am5 motherboard has been going down quite a bit too. Ram is about 100 bucks a 2x16 kit of cl30 6000mhz.
You can get an am5 starter platform for around 400
VoidNinja62@reddit
Anything is an option man I just use hand-me-down ram and I'm not picky. Currently rocking 40GB of DDR4.
8x8x16x8
At least its dual channel for the first 8GB. They'll all different speeds too. DDR4 2666, DDR4 3200, DDR4 3600.
I end up running them at DDR4 2866 CL22
Tyjames255@reddit
Lol ryzen 7 2700x, 2070 super here am4 user with b450 tomahawk. I'll be rocking this shit till it gives out. 6 years still. Absolutely no isses. I don't get why anyone needs to really upgrade period. If you take care of your shit it will šÆ take care of you too.
GTHell@reddit
Technically for 800 euros you could get AM5 with a used graphic card easily. It is between good GPU and cheap board or good board with cheap GPU. I recommend scavenge a used part off the marketplace since computer component are very durable. One thing you should take into consideration is that newer is easier to sell and trade for better part.
Standard_Plenty_8068@reddit
Yes, AM4 is a GREAT option. Nothing will happen in 3 years. Hell, take the bare minimum of care and nothing will happen in 10 years (personal experience with literally no idea what I was doing).
Please, stick to your budget and don't be tempted to spend extra money on stuff you don't need because of "upgrade paths", thinking you need the latest tech, or, God forbid, "resale value" lol.
You mentioned some gaming (not new games) and photo editing on a 1080p monitor. You could build a PC that would crush that for $500; with new parts. FFS my 7 year old Acer laptop I got for $200 can run most non-new games, if i wanted to. I don't know what specific photo editing or games you're playing, but you might not even need a gpu right now. (Tbf I'm not as familiar with the European market tho)
AM4 is more than enough. Lmk if you want help
ICastCats@reddit
Yeah? It's a budget PC, that's just fine.
I will point out that - import a 7500F for ~150 EUR - go a single stick of 16gb DDR5 - Basic ass 100 EUR board - Second hand GPU
Are all things that could get you over the line for AM5. But the 5600X and 6600 are a good value combo, though check out the 12400F, sometimes it's cheaper in European countires.
Still, AM4 is fine. People are still running 4th gen intel PCs today.
And putting together a 100 EUR Dell Hotbox if you just need something basic is just fine too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fIRY7P5cBk
Lots of options.
CabbageCZ@reddit
It's not really comparable to a 4th get intel though. The 5700X3D / 5800X3D are still beast gaming processors today.
From what I've seen availability has slowly been getting worse for these though, so it's not a given OP would be able to pick one up in a year or so if they save up. They might, but it might be a bit overpriced by then.
jamvanderloeff@reddit
Prices on them are going way up too, ~240 now for mystery aliexpress etc sellers compared to the ~140 they were half a year ago, much less sensible now
blubs_will_rule@reddit
When you can go to microcenter and get CPU bundles with 9th gen AM5 for like $400, at this point the 5700x3D isnāt worth it anymore IMO unless you have a HARD budget cap.
komrade23@reddit
Microcenter is so regional this is irrelevant advice for international consumers and even for most American ones.
blubs_will_rule@reddit
Thatās why I moved across the country to a king size tent right outside my microcenter. Worth it obviously.
AnimalLittle4057@reddit
Tent dude is that you? I'm the dude across the parking lot living in the van. They were right the prices are great at microcenter!
hiccuprobit@reddit
just dropped $300 on a imported 5700x3d from aliexpress wish me luck š¤£
SilverstoneMonzaSpa@reddit
I wanted to upgrade to AM5 then AMD went and dropped the 5800X3D and now I can wait another few years at least
komrade23@reddit
Did this with a 5700x3d I bought from AliExpress just after the ATL prices. If I was starting fresh though I would be going as budget an AM5 build as possible, with the best mobo I could fit in to my budget.
madbobmcjim@reddit
Yup, waiting for AM6 now.
mostrengo@reddit
Does OP want a beast gaming processor?
CabbageCZ@reddit
Not at the moment, but a significant selling point of AM4 is you can start with a low budget setup and then upgrade easily to a really powerful CPU on the same socket.
mostrengo@reddit
eeeh. Anything below the 5600 is not worth investing (maybe a used 3700x). At that point your upgrade path are the x3d chips, which as stated by the other commenter will retain a high resale value.
If the future upgrade path is a consideration, AM4 is not it right now. Rather a 7500f on AM5 would be a much better investment, and cheaper overall.
CabbageCZ@reddit
Yeah that's probably fair. Assuming AM5 board prices have come down, when the platform came out they were stupid expensive if you paired them with a budget CPU, but I haven't kept up with AM5 so it's probably better now.
WinterNL@reddit
Historically the best CPUs for a socket will retain high pricing, to the point of it simply not being worth upgrading to once only available second hand. Not helped by the fact that nobody that owns one will only upgrade the CPU, so they'll be selling whole systems or at least MB/RAM/CPU.
Zen 3 is still fine for a budget build, but I wouldn't really call the upgrade path a massive positive.
bobsim1@reddit
A 5700x3d doesnt make sense for a new pc on a budget though.
Amish_Rabbi@reddit
Hey that hurt my 4th gen i7s feelings!
ImReallyFuckingHigh@reddit
DDR5 is only on AM5 so they would need DDR4
TurkeySloth121@reddit
Nope. Dual-channel 8 GB is much better than single-channel 16 GB for DDR5.
Krigen89@reddit
Not an expert on the subject, but I'm pretty sure single stick ddr5 is dual channel.
TurkeySloth121@reddit
Nope. The channels are A and B. Thus, no matter which slot (A2 or B2) the single stick can only be one channel.
Krigen89@reddit
https://www.kingston.com/en/blog/pc-performance/ddr5-overview
"DDR5 splits the memory module into two independent 32-bit addressable subchannels to increase efficiency and lower the latencies of data accesses for the memory controller."
https://www.sabrepc.com/blog/Computer-Hardware/ddr5-what-is-the-difference?srsltid=AfmBOop5SxTbMexznfrdEk7F1193xo0at43YaKt28kcejjmShxfw0i-4
"DDR5 Dual Bit Subchannel DDR5 changes how data transfers through the bit-bus. DDR4 sports single 64-bit channel whereas DDR5 utilizes dual 32-bit channels equating to 64 bits transferred at one time. This allows more precise data transfers instead of waiting for an entire 64-bit transfer over the bit-bus. Also, DDR5 32 banks doubling the 16 banks in DDR4 to effectively match the total bit size.
When installing 2 RAM modules for dual-channel configurations, DDR5 will use a deliver 4 x 32-bit configuration in rapid succession as opposed to the traditional 2x 64-bit configuration on DDR4. DDR5ās data transfers are more efficient resulting in lower power draw."
LOSTandCONFUSEDinMAY@reddit
If you want to call 2x32 bit dual channel then 4x32 bit is quad channel. In which case you want two sticks you can run in quad channel for the best performance.
Krigen89@reddit
I don't want to call anything anything, it's what it is.
Question was 1 16gb DDR5 stick vs 2 8ddr5 sticks. I'd do 1 16gb all day everyday since it's dual channel and gives me the option to go for 32gb quad channel in the future.
SupermanLeRetour@reddit
The subchannel mechanism on one module is not the same as the dual-channel mechanism for 2 modules, they are unrelated.
infestius@reddit
I7 2600k here with a gtx1660,16go ddr3, sata SSD, triple 1080p screens. I use it for fusion 360, clip studio paint and some games. It struggles a lot in newer games but it's still alive š
Iwant2beebetter@reddit
I had the same debate
You could go am5 use a Ryzen 5 7000 with basic graphics - that'll play old games
Then it's cheaper to upgrade
But the am4 definitely doable
Redacted_Reason@reddit
I mean, you can get everything for an AM5 build besides the GPU for under $400 if you really want to. Throw in a $200 used 6700 XT or the like and for $600, you have a pretty capable rig with the ability to upgrade down the line. Or you can do a much less capable, much less upgradable AM4 build for about $75 less. Unless that $75 is the difference between you being able to get a PC at all or not, I donāt think saving the $75 is the smart move here.
Strawbrawry@reddit
good buy tbh, especially if you don't mind buying used for upgrades later down the line. In 2 to 3 years you will have a huge cache of cheap upgrades to extend the system if you want. DDR4 had a long run and is already pretty cheap, second hand will be pennies on the dollar. going from 5600x to 5700x3d or 5800x3d will be a decent uplift for gaming or even up to a 5900x if you eant to do more workstation. AM5 is getting cheaper but still not really worth the squeeze for your usecase. I have 4 AM4 systems and do not plan to upgrade till AM6 at least
zombiestev@reddit
Am4 is more than fine. The only downside is if you want to upgrade in a few years, you'll need a new motherboard too. Likely you'll be able to get a cpu on am4 that will run good for a long time.
Flyingarrow68@reddit
I still have two am4 computers that work well and I canāt tell a huge difference between them and my am5. I canāt say this from experience the 5950 processor is a beast and better than the 5800X3d. I have both and I was surprised how well it does.
Trick-Nature-1255@reddit
What's your budget. Complete waste of time until you post this.
AkitaSato@reddit
iām running a 5800x3d and 4070ti super i run basically every game at 120+ at 2k
PMARC14@reddit
AM4 is a great option but you really got to bargain hunt to get best value, used or bundle deals can have good value.
Burcea_Capitanul@reddit
I have an am4 build and i want to skip the AM5 cycle, and i use my pc for a lot of things, mainly gaming/music producing/AI image and video generation and various tasks like webdev and other projects which includes running a couple of VMs and a small apache server. And all of this with a 5600x and 32 gigs of ram and a 3090. The only update i plan is a 5800x3d or 5950x if i get it for cheap. I know gains are minimal. Am4 will be remebered as one of the best amd platforms in history, cheap, no major issues and a long life of support from amd. And btw intel sucks so dont even think considering the intel options.
PMARC14@reddit
Intel 12th gen is still a good option cause they seem to be dumped so cheap in some markets, and were a solid CPU. Good choice if you need strong multi core and I/O, but nothing close to a 5700x3d if you plan to upgrade on platform.
komrade23@reddit
Consider adding the 5900xt if you can get it on sale as well. It's still 16 cores and is just about a 5950x at usually 70% percent of the price.
Burcea_Capitanul@reddit
I would, just don't see it available in my region. A man of culture, thats a great chip also
komrade23@reddit
I'm running a 5700x3d on my desktop but just helped my friend choose a processor for her workstation to upgrade from her 3700x and she went with the 5900xt.
dulun18@reddit
AM4 it is then..
AM4 will do just fine if you do not want to upgrade for the next 5-6 years..
DoughTheBoi@reddit
AM4 is still good, but for a little less than $800 I was able to build AM5 with a 9600X from AliExpress (175), used AM5 motherboard (72) and a 6800 XT (350). Newegg had some bundles I think with a 9600X at a comparable prices but the upgradability is a big factor to stretch a little if you can because itās not just that but also DDR5 and I think PCIe but Iām not sure about the last one.
Grand_Ad2524@reddit
Depends on what resolution and framerate you want to game in, but sure, that would work on a budget.. My living room pc (console killer) is rocking a 5700x3d paired with a 4070 super, and I max out my T.V.s refresh rate (120hz) in most games.
technopixel12345@reddit
If runs what you need to run is fine
KillEvilThings@reddit
Low budget options, yes. Anything past that, no.
deliriousgrinch@reddit
Yes it's still an option. No you shouldn't do it.
CommercialJazzlike50@reddit
AM4 is still valid try for a 5700X3D that would be future proof.
althaz@reddit
Just incorrect tbh in 99% of markets. A 5700X3D system is more expensive and slower than an entry-level AM5 system.
AM4 is only worth it if you're talking an ultra-budget build. Like I'd say the 5500 still offers unmatched value considering it's available for $80-90, but it gets less attractive as soon as you look higher up the stack. I think the 5600X is the most expensive CPU you can make any sort of a case for.
I_who_have_no_need@reddit
just for fun I looked up A4M cpus on Amazon. The 5600x is $149 and the 5800xt is $149.99.
Media is reporting Trump wants to setup an agency to tariff small shipments (under $800) from China. So the entire AliExpress pipeline to the US may be essentially gone in a year or so.
ThatOnePerson@reddit
Prices on the 5700X3D have gone up though. Even on AliExpress, I can't find it for the 150$ I got one for last year. It basically starts at 250$ now.
mostrengo@reddit
Absolutely not worth it. Dead end platform and will end up costing nearly the same as a 7500f which will have a long upgrade path ahead of it and better resale value down the line.
7empestSpiralout@reddit
Yes. I just upgraded mine from a Ryzen 1700 to a 5700x3d
BaconFinder@reddit
AM4 isn't bad. I upgraded my 3800x to a 5700x3d and it was a great change. Wish I had kept the 3800x and gotten another board/ram to go as another setup. I tried building an AM5 setup but got two bad boards in a row and lost a lot of money.
Price on AM4 stuff seems to have gone up significantly ( 5700x3d went from 200 to almost 300. Boards are same price as Am5 in many cases. RAM is about the same price with DDR5 being much better. All in all, others are right that looking to things like the 7500f might be a better deal being a few dollars more.
dank_imagemacro@reddit
A low to medium end AM4 CPU should still last you 2 or 3 years no problem. So long as you are not looking at truly competitive e-sports gaming.
I have an R5 5500, a pretty wimpy chip all things considered and it has no trouble keeping up with a GPU at 60FPS in any game I've tried it at.
That being said. If you would like a platform you can upgrade on. You can absolutely get a $800 system that will run 1080p just fine.
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VNt6PJ
Not an earth-shattering build, but will last a few years and can be upgraded for many more. (I just slapped it together, recommend looking over components and tweaking before purchase.)
Admirable-Hamster659@reddit
I just Started the Project "eBay Rog strix" build
I already got for 300ā¬
Ryzen7 5800x Rog Strix B550-E 64 Gb Crucial Ballistix 3600mts Cl16 1TB Samsung Evo Plus
For 250ā¬ a Rog Strix Rx6750xt
For 40ā¬ a Rog Strix Ryujin 2 360
I would say it's worth it, I personally wouldn't buy new am4, maybe wait 2-3 months longer and go for budget like a cheap b650 + 7500f.
punkingindrublic@reddit
Been using the 5700G for years (I actually own two of them). It's a fantastic cpu!
Investment_Flat999@reddit
5600X is fine. It runs cool, doesn't use a lot of power, and it's cheap to get the cpu, MB, and memory.
You don't get PCI 5.0. But do you need it? Probably not unless you are running the highest end graphics card.
AM5 7600X is about 25% faster than AMD4 5600X. You can weigh the cost vs performance benefit.
jbourne0129@reddit
my 3070 is still my bottleneck with my 5600x (and my 5700x3d after i upgraded). its so hard for me to NOT keep recommending AM4 builds for most gamers.
with maybe 1 GPU upgrade in the coming years, i really dont see how i couldnt get another 3-5 years out of this system.
mostrengo@reddit
At current AM5 prices and considering upgrade path and resale value, AM4 should only be considered if you are leveraging the used market (ex: buy a used B450 + RAM).
Depends what you want to do with you PC in 2-3 years time. Assuming you want to play newer games, then AM4 will give you some limited options, and AM5 will give you a lot of options. For this reason, it's normally advised to spend a little bit to reach AM5.
Eggsegret@reddit
Yep unless making a significant savings AM4 just isnāt worth it with at current new prices it isnāt
littleSquidwardLover@reddit
Yeah, I'd just go AM5. For such a small price difference you'll also be saving way more money when you won't have to upgrade your mobo and RAM in a few years.
WagaBagaBooBoo1@reddit
If you have periphery already and can find everything at a decent price am4 is a perfect option. Built my first PC last month and the total cost was a bit over 800 euros, but you can save some cost on ram/psu/case, but within the budget you can even go for the X3D chip if it's in stock and at normal prices. If you want I can pm the built and cost breakdown, also keep in mind I live in the Balkans which means pc components are not really cheap :D
littleSquidwardLover@reddit
I'd just get AM5, it's a small price difference and here's why it's worth it
1) In a few years you might want to upgrade, but if you have AM4 you'll need a new mobo and new RAM, so that's like $300 about. But with AM5 you just drop the little guy in. The amount you save buy going AM4 now will be outweighed by how much more upgrading will cost later.
2) You said you wanted to ride it out till AM6. Well AM5 will still be around till at least 2027, a 5 5600x is already showing it's age a bit. In more than two years it's gonna be very old. My point is that a mid tier AM4 CPU isn't gonna last till AM6 while still producing pleasing performance.
phovos@reddit
AM4 still slaps hard and it has the benifit of using DDR4;
if you already have DDR4, I'd go AM4. If you have no modern RAM, then you may as well go AM5 and buy a starter-kit of DDR5 ram.
PaulieStreams@reddit
You'll be grand with a 5600x. Iv just upgraded from one paired with a 3080 and to be fair I didn't really need to upgrade at all was still a fantastic system.
Dense_Ad7115@reddit
I gave my nephew a 6th gen Intel set up that still does great at games, an AM4 setup will be heaps better. Provided you're buying all used parts I see no reason why you shouldn't go for it.
Thick_Tear1043@reddit
Just built budget rig for gaming and work...
R5 5500 + more powerful turbine (not default fan)
A520 (AM4)
RX5600XT Sapphire (TOP GPU in the class) (already planning to replace it with 5060 at summer)
16GB DDR4 3200
1TB M2
PSU 700W + Basic PC case with 4 fans and nice ventilation (no RGB or smth fancy)
(all new with warranty 24 month, only GPU is 3 month, used) - total price 400 USD
For GAMING at 1080p, work, 4k movies and surfing - more than ENOUGH
DrNopeMD@reddit
Of course it's still fine for now.
If you plan on upgrading again in 2-3 years then I would go for AM5. If you don't plan on upgrading for 5+ years then we might be on AM6 by then depending on what AMD ends up doing in which case it won't matter if you pick AM4 right now.
FrozenReaper@reddit
Im still using my ryzen 5 5600x, 64gb ddr4 (probably only need 32), and an rx 6800 xt, and am able to play all my games one 100fps 2k. For Space Marine 2, I do have to lower the settings. I am also on linux, so I'm likely getting some performance improvements, but it's a very good build
HarithBK@reddit
I wouldn't build a new AM4 system but you can get extreme value on used parts just due to supply.
Grapevines-@reddit
I think there's quite a lot of people that went from 3600 to 5700x with gaming in mind. As long as your gpu is decent it should be good to go.
Metal_Goose_Solid@reddit
Youāre generally not hard-locked into anything, but itās a PITA to swap motherboards since you have to completely disassemble the PC and swap cpu cooler and ram.
If you want to upgrade in a few years, AM5 motherboard with a lower tier zen 4 CPU will make your life easier, but itās not the end of the world either way. Definitely focus on buying what makes sense for your budget and needs today. You can sell whatever you donāt carry forward when you upgrade- the motherboard and cpu and ram will all retain some value.
BagelsCurry@reddit
Yeah I just bought am4 cpu mobo because I had a more recent ddr4 kit and didnāt want to drop a whole lot of cash
CitationNumber@reddit
Hell yeah I have 5 computers in the house and all are AM4. A mix of new and used parts, only issue is one 4500 cpu showing instability after a few months.
I have noticed less new and second hand stock is a little slmimmer than previous years. By the time I need to move on/upgrade AM5 will be budget or I'll go AM6.
LONG LIVE AM4!!
iszoloscope@reddit
In your case AM4 is still a valid option, I did it last year myself. But I got a few second hand parts, which I would advise for you as well. The beauty of AMD is that can easily upgrade to a line up of CPU's spanning years.
In my country I see AM4 CPU's selling for very little, maybe you can find a deal for a motherboard, RAM and CPU. If something dies you can easily get another part to make your PC complete again.
Levardis@reddit
Building new at this point I would go for AM5. Iām still rocking my AM4 with 5800x3D and itās still ārelevantā but Iāve upgraded from 2600X->3900X . Not sure of your market but I was able to find a prebuilt for my son around Christmas with 7600 and RX7600 for $600. Struggled to find much more savings building myself at the time.
Seliculare@reddit
5600x falls behind in modern games. Itās good if youāre gonna play indie games, csgo or stuff released before 2023.
rasmusdf@reddit
AM4 is perfect for budget builds. Very decent motherboards and CPUs at really low prices.
Check out Ryzen 5700F for instance - very cheap in some places.
RX 6600 is a great esports GPU. For newer, graphics intensive games 8 Gb ram will be a bit of limitation.
elonelon@reddit
No need DDR5 ? Yesss
althaz@reddit
Ultra-budget is the only place it makes sense. 5600X is probably the absolutely most expensive AM4 CPU worth considering.
For me it's easily worth saving a few dollars more (because that's all it is) to go with an AM5 system though. If you can pick up a 7500F you're looking at well under $100 more (just priced it up and it's USD $56 difference here) for the AM5 system but it'll be a lot faster and have huge longevity vs zero longevity.
If you really can't justify the extra for AM5 then IMO go for a 5500 instead of the 5600X as it's a decent saving.
Butch_Hudson@reddit
I have this combo and I play all the new games in 1080p, no problem. You can also save some money and get the 5600 without x. Makes no difference in games and you will be fine with stock cooler which comes in the box with CPU. 5600 is 65W and 5600x is 105W, so less heat and also less electricity consumed. I play games everyday, I have Gamepass, so every game I play immediately when it comes out and I don't really plan to upgrade anything soon. Once my GPU will be not enough, R5 5600 can handle RX7700 or 7800 without bottleneck, so AM4 will be enough for a long time. And I got old motherboard B450, bought it with R5 2600 years ago, when it came out.
cover-me-porkins@reddit
Motherboards are starting to become a little scarce, but the X3D parts on AM4 are still a great option for a mid to upper-mid gaming experience if you can pick up a board second-hand/cheaply.
althaz@reddit
X3D parts on AM4 are not a good option at all for new builds. They're more expensive and slower than AM5 CPUs. They're amazing for an upgrade option if you already have an AM4 system, but if you don't they're pretty bad value nowadays.
Routine-Lawfulness24@reddit
At low budget yes
fuers@reddit
I was able to build AM5 build for my brother without the pc case for 800 eur from a german website mindfactory.de - Ryzen 5 7600 (it comes with stock cooler) - AMD RX 7600 - 32 gb ram (2x 16gb) - 1 TB m2 ssd - ASRock 620M-HDV/M.2+ AMD - 750 watt NZXT C Series C750 80+ Bronze
lightspeed3m@reddit
perfectly fine until the next zen10 cpu comes out on a brand new am8 board. Donāt worry, youāll be able to play a lot of the popular titles and edit lots of photos as long as you are sitting on 1080p.
LGCJairen@reddit
yes am4 is fine. 5950x/5900xt is still excellent for workstations, the x3d chips do the job just fine (if you can find them reasonably priced) ddr4 is dirt cheap and you likely won't notice the difference between that and ddr5 until you get into the weeds of high end ddr5.
i run a mix of am4, am5, and 1700, and also have a few 9th/10th gen intels floating around as well. for day to day tasks and budget to mid range units they all feel the same when sitting down at them.
Majestic_Kade@reddit
Just built (2nd hand parts) an AM4 Ryzen 5 4600G, RTX 3060, 32GB DDR4 for the missus to play Sims 4, under Ā£400, runs like a dream.
kovu11@reddit
Of course it will work. I am still rocking i7-6700 with RX 580 (upgrade from RX 470) from 2016! If you are on budget i recommend this:https://pcpartpicker.com/list/bKqcyW
As gpu, find new/used 6800/7700/7800 or wait for 9060.
EndlessZone123@reddit
The price of entry is significantly cheaper than AM5, especially on the used market. Its worth considering if you know your upgrade cycle much longer until about AM6 etc. You have the option of 5700x3d which is a jump in gaming performance or 12/16 core ryzen 9 if you need threads. Both will probably be good options on the used market in a couple years.
TalkWithYourWallet@reddit
At that sort of budget it does make sense
You should be able to do better than a 6600 though