I recently visited Micro Center, and they recommended a PC build for around $2000. Here's the breakdown:
* CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Granite Ridge AM5 4.70GHz 8-Core (heatsink not included) — $326.81
* Motherboard: ASUS B650-E TUF GAMING WiFi AM5 ATX — $153.19
* RAM: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Dual Channel — $199.99
* GPU: ASRock AMD Radeon RX 9070 XT Challenger Triple Fan 16GB GDDR6 — $599.99
* NVMe SSD: SK Hynix Platinum P41 2TB PCIe Gen4 x4 M.2 — $219.99
* Case: Montech AIR 903 MAX Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower (Black) — $79.99
* Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIe5 850W 80+ Gold Fully Modular (ATX 3.1) — $129.99
I'm curious if this is a solid build or if there are any significant changes that you would recommend.
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I think the 9070XT is great, but for a $2000 budget, I'd lean towards the 5070 Ti instead, especially if you're aiming for better performance. You can typically find those in builds around $1600-$1800, which is a good sweet spot. But if you stick with the 9070XT, it should still serve you well!
Any specific brands you'd recommend for the 5070 Ti?