AM4 and older Intel boards with DDR4 remain some of the best-value routes into PC gaming. So when does DDR5 make sense?
Pick DDR4 if…
- Your budget is tight and the GPU is the priority.
- You are upgrading an existing AM4 system.
- You are happy to replace the platform entirely in a few years.
Pick DDR5 if…
- You want an upgrade path. AM5 will see new CPUs for a while yet.
- You do productivity work that benefits from memory bandwidth.
- You are buying a mid-range or higher GPU anyway.
Our Express Builds include both, clearly labelled, so you can choose what suits you.