Is buying intel in late 2024 a stupid idea?

Hello All,

I am currently look to purchase my first gaming computer in the next couple of months and was seeking some advice.

I want to build a computer which would fulfil all of my needs and last for the foreseeable future (5-10 years) without an upgrade.

My needs are below:

- at least 3 m.2 slots

- upgraded audio codec (ALC4080 or ALC1220)

- at least PCIE 5.0 for GPU and m.2 (if not possible preferably GPU)

The uses for the computer are gaming ranging from the latest triple a games to simple e sport titles, coding including mobile application development, simple coding and virtualisation and finally some media creation/editing such as photoshop, premier pro, after effects.

I have done some research and compiled a list of reasonable PC builds below:

note all prices are shown in AUD

Intel Options

14600KF + Z790 Tomahawk wifi + 32gb 6400 cl32 = 926

12900KS + Z790 Tomahawk wifi + 32gb 6400 cl32 = 1036

13700KF + Z790 Tomahawk wifi + 32gb 6400 cl32 = 1056

AMD Options

7700x+ X670E Tomakhawk wifi + 32gb 6400 cl23 = 1097

9700x+ X670E Tomakhawk wifi + 32gb 6400 cl23 = 1177

7800X3d + X670E Tomakhawk wifi + 32gb 6400 cl23 = 1387

9800X3d + X670E Tomakhawk wifi + 32gb 6400 cl23 = 1467

I am mainly focusing on these 3 parts as they are the only ones that I am still hesitant on. I am aware if I forfeit the upgraded audio codec and PCIE 5.0 I would be able to drop hundreds of dollars on the systems.

Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated