I'm planning on upgrading my PC and have put together a list of components that totals around $2600, which is a bit painful to spend, but I have the budget for it. I don't think prices are going to come down anytime soon, so I want to ensure I'm making wise choices. I'd appreciate any recommendations on where I might save some money or if there are any components that would be better suited for my build. Here's what I've got so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor
- **Cooler**: Cooler Master Hyper 212 Black Edition 42 CFM CPU Cooler
- **Motherboard**: MSI MAG B850 TOMAHAWK MAX WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
- **RAM**: Crucial Pro Overclocking 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory
- **Storage**: Samsung 990 Pro 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
- **Graphics Card**: Gigabyte GAMING OC Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX
- **Case**: Fractal Design - Meshify 3 Tempered Glass ATX Mid-Tower Computer Case - Black
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
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You could definitely save some cash by opting for a 5070Ti or 5080 instead of the 9070XT. Also, I'm curious why you chose the 9950X3D over the 9800X3D or 9850X3D unless you're planning on doing 3D rendering? If not, you might want to consider downgrading, as the 9900X would still give you excellent performance while saving some bucks. As for that cooler, switching to a Phantom Spirit could enhance your cooling for just a little extra cost.
I’m mostly into gaming, like OSRS and MSFS. I saw the 9950 on a ranking site but now I’m thinking about the 9900X. Plus, I found that 5070Ti pricing is really close to the 9070XT, which is surprising!