Hey everyone! With the economy being what it is, I'm trying to figure out my budget for building a decent PC, ideally with at least an RTX 5070 Ti. I'd like to keep the total cost under $3000 since I'm currently looking for a job and want to stay within my savings.
My current laptop, an MSI Katana with a 3050 Ti, is starting to fail (one of the CPU fans is dead), and while I'm planning to fix it, I want to have a solid backup plan.
I'm also open to laptop recommendations, although I'd really like to move away from them if possible. If you think a laptop might be the better option for someone in my situation, I'd love to hear your thoughts.
By the way, I don't need an OS pre-installed, and here's what I typically do on my PC: gaming, programming, and I've recently started exploring 3D work and animation, which is why I need a solid GPU. Let me know if you need any more details! Thanks!
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You can definitely build a solid PC for under 2000 euros. A laptop isn’t worth it long-term since they’re generally not upgradeable and don’t hold resale value well. I’d suggest focusing on a good desktop build instead!
What do you think of this setup? I'm thinking the 7800X3D would work well for your needs.
Based on what you’ve shared, 3000 is more than enough for a great build. Just to clarify, do you already have a gaming monitor or any peripherals like a mouse, keyboard, and headphones? If not, we can factor those into your total budget.
No peripherals at all; I’m starting from scratch. I’m leaning toward a non-RGB setup since it’s just not my thing right now.
I disagree! For many, a laptop can be a great investment. If you find one that suits your needs, it might actually serve you better than a desktop, especially for someone who travels a lot.