Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 5 3400G with Vega integrated Graphics

Gaming PC AMD Ryzen 5 3400G

system specifications

cpu
amd ryzen™ 5 3400g
4 cores 8 threads
3.7ghz base up to 4.2ghz boost
zen+ architecture
still usable for daily tasks but old generation

cpu cooler
amd stock cooler
adequate for stock usage
no thermal issues under normal load

motherboard
asus prime a520m-k
stable board
no overclocking

ram
corsair lpx 8gb 1x8gb ddr4 3200mhz
single channel
major performance bottleneck,especially for igpu
dual-channel is critical for vega graphics

storage
crucial 240gb sata ssd
fast system responsiveness
very limited space
windows + office + gta v will nearly fill it

gpu
vega 11 is stronger,but heavily limited by single-channel ram

psu
raidmax rx-450xt 450w
enough for this apu build
limited headroom for gpu upgrades
average quality

case
raidmax serie vector 216/217
good airflow
more than enough for this configuration

software bundle

✔ official windows 11 pro installed
✔ official microsoft office 2024
✔ google chrome
✔ gta v optional

⚠️ note
windows 11 on ryzen 5 3400g works,but it is not officially supported by microsoft
it runs fine,but updates are not guaranteed long-term

performance expectations

cpu performance
✔ smooth browsing office youtube
✔ light multitasking
✘ weak for modern productivity and heavy workloads

gaming performance (with vega 11)
✔ esports titles playable
✔ gta v runs,but settings must be low-medium
✘ single-channel ram cuts fps by ~30–40%