I am building a machine for my “productivity” loads (mostly large code bases compilations + lots of virtual machines).
Main specs: intel i7 13700K, no gpu, 1tb m.2
Because of vms I run, I need some ram, so I would buy 64gb. Should I go DDR4 3200 or DDR5 5600?
DDR4 is quite cheaper, also motherboard is quite cheaper, so it adds up. But would DDR4 be a bottleneck for cpu?
Most reviews talk about gaming, but maybe ddr4 and ddr5 effect my workloads different?
If price is your problem go with ddr4 but like future proof I think it is better you go with ddr5 you should try to get at least 6000mhz cl36 or cl30 you get better performance.
In terms of motherboard you don’t need a top of the line. You need motherboard under 200 if not under 300 and is z690 or z790 chipset. Make sure it has what you need like WiFi, enough usb ports, or many ever many m.2 slot you need for storage.