I'm planning to build a new PC mainly for 4K gaming on my LG C2, but I also want to dabble in photo/video editing, 3D rendering, and some AI projects. I'm located in Australia, and here's what I have so far: [PC Part Picker Link](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/rVJ8C8).
I'm considering sourcing the CPU from AliExpress since it's half the price of local options. For the GPU, I'm waiting for a sale but leaning towards the 5070ti due to its good price and slight performance boost with ray tracing tech.
This will be my first build, so I'm mostly curious if all these components will work well together and if there's anything better suited for my needs. I also looked into a prebuilt from TechFast, priced at $2388, but I'm concerned about the quality of components and the wait time.
After accounting for a drive I already have, the total comes to about $2573 for the other parts (considering a $1509 GPU). I'd love to know if there are any budget options I can pick up from AliExpress, and whether 750W will suffice for the PSU. Any advice on case/fan combos would also be appreciated. Thanks!
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You might want to consider upgrading the SSD to something like the Crucial T705 or SN850x instead of the Evo, as it’s a bit outdated. You can find these on eBay for a good price. Also, I recommend a high-quality water cooler if you're worried about leaks; they can be just as affordable as air coolers these days.
Haha I got that Evo a while back but never used it. Do you really think the performance boost is worth the upgrade? And will the rest of my components work well together? Cheers!