I'm in the process of building a new PC and I've managed to get my hands on a 5070ti graphics card and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. I'm considering what components I should purchase next before prices go up even more. Should I focus on getting a CPU, an SSD, or something else? Any recommendations?
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The Samsung Evo 970 2TB is a great option right now and pretty affordable. I’d go for it!
Ideally, grab everything at once, but if you can't do that, definitely consider an M.2 drive along with the motherboard. Just make sure you know what platform your RAM is compatible with (AMD or Intel) since that will affect your mobo and CPU choices. Look for a motherboard that includes your RAM in its QVL!
You might want to think about getting your case or motherboard next. I like to make sure everything fits properly, especially the GPU, so buying a case early on helps. If you’re going premium, look into nice ones like Fractal or HAVN cases. Just a heads up, X870 motherboards are mostly just repainted B850s, so don’t stress over saving an extra $50 on that. Storage is also a solid choice with prices rising!
Honestly, I recommend buying everything at once if you can swing it. The warranty starts ticking from the purchase date, not when you actually use it, so the sooner you buy, the better!
Totally agree! But I’d say, go for storage next since prices keep climbing.
It’s wild that these are back in stock. This is probably a sign of a recession.