Question z690 w/ 64g DDR4 or z690/ z790 w/ 32g DDR5?

[zmihlrad]

I am absolutely stuck on what to do for a motherboard on ram...

It is by far the most confusing part of the build to me.

This is where I stand so far
https://pcpartpicker.com/list/vkp3v3

Originally I was going to do a z690 Aorus elite with 2x32 of DDR4 3600.

Now after basically everything saying over 32g isnt really worthwhile, Im wondering should I get a z690 or z790 that supports DDR5 and do 2x16 of DDR5 for roughly the same price as the 64g of DDR4.

It seems the z790 is just wasted money for an extra PCI 4.0 lane that I probably wont use.

That said, I don't really know what speed DDR5 to aim for. 5000-6000 seems realistic on price value but I really don't know what I'm doing...

 

[Lafong]

Can't help any further. You'll decide sooner or later.

Hope it works for you. Good luck.

 

[Bob.B]

I am seriously stuck on both MOBO and RAM choice.

This is the build as of right now

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KYxWwc

Will be used for 50% gaming 50% AutoCAD.

I've never overclocked a PC, might consider it if needed.

Looking to do 2x16gb of ram to leave room for another 2 sticks.

Budget isnt a massive concern but I am by no means a power user either.

It does not seem like I would NEED a z790.

DDR4 seems to remain the msot popular, but planning ahead I wonder if I am better off going DDR5 now its only around $70 more.

Using the compare tool on newegg, I really can't even figure out what the major differences are in an $800 board vs a $200 one aside from some better audio codecs.

I do have a wifi 6E capable router however my mesh network I run the PC off of, is only Wifi 6. At the current price of a Wifi 6E Mesh network ($400+) I cant see myself changing it today but maybe in the future?


Some of the boards I was comparing. Not set on anything by any means. Budget is moderately flexible.

MSI Pro z690 DDR5
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813144504?Item=N82E16813144504

z690 Aorus elite AX (DDR4 or DDR5)
https://www.newegg.com/gigabyte-z690-aorus-elite-ax/p/N82E16813145366?Description=aorus elite&cm_re=aorus_elite--13-145-366--Product&quicklink=true

Asus Tuf Gaming Wifi (DDR4)
https://www.newegg.com/asus-tuf-gaming-z690-plus-wifi-d4/p/N82E16813119506?Item=N82E16813119506

Gigabyte Z790 Aorus Elite DDR4 with Wifi 6E.
https://www.newegg.com/p/N82E16813145419?Item=N82E16813145419&nm_mc=AFC-RAN-COM&cm_mmc=AFC-RAN-COM&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_source=afc-PCPartPicker&AFFID=2558510&AFFNAME=PCPartPicker&ACRID=1&ASID=https://pcpartpicker.com/&ranMID=44583&ranEAID=2558510&ranSiteID=8BacdVP0GFs-9okdCfuAqtQVw2zJaGCT.A

Just an opinion.

Go with a mobo that supports ddr5.

It's the way ram is going and you want to keep that avenue open.

 

[zmihlrad]

Just an opinion.

Go with a mobo that supports ddr5.

It's the way ram is going and you want to keep that avenue open.

Doesn’t the MOBO have to be one or the other?

or are you just saying go with the DDR5 setup in general.

 

[hftvhftv]

Based on your comments about funding and whatnot, get 64GB of DDR5. It just makes sense, and you don’t have to bother with upgrading later, which ultimately most people don’t do.
Futureproofing is stupid, get what you need now.