I'm putting together a new PC in Ireland and trying to keep the total cost between €1,500 and €1,600. I already own a black RTX 4070 Super from my current prebuilt system and plan to reuse it, so the build list is mainly for the replacement components. I also have an existing SSD, although it's an obscure model and I'm not sure whether it's worth carrying over. I really like the look of the proposed build, but I'd appreciate advice on where I could reduce the cost without hurting performance. I'm also unsure whether the selected power supply is unnecessarily large.
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You may be overspending on the platform rather than the graphics card. The 4070 Super is still perfectly capable, but depending on what parts you currently have, you might be able to reuse your existing memory or other components instead of replacing everything. Check the specifications of your current PC before buying new RAM and storage, since reusing compatible parts could bring the total down significantly.
A 1,000W power supply is more than you need for an RTX 4070 Super. A good-quality 750W or 850W unit should provide plenty of headroom and could save some money. Also make sure the SSD is listed separately, since it doesn’t appear to be included in the parts list. Because you’re in Ireland, double-check that the store region and prices are set correctly.
I should have explained that better: I’m reusing the 4070 Super and an SSD from my current prebuilt. The SSD is a pretty unknown model, though, and I can’t even find much information about it. I like this build a lot, but I’d definitely prefer to spend less if possible.
The 4070 Super is definitely coming from my current PC—I just forgot to make that clear initially. I’ll check whether any of the other components, especially the memory, can be carried over too.