I'm planning a gaming PC and would appreciate suggestions for lowering the total cost, improving performance, and choosing parts that will remain useful for several years. I'm based in Norway, so the prices and availability are different from US listings and I'll be buying from Norwegian retailers. I'm currently considering a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti, but I'm open to changing the graphics card, processor, memory, or any other component.
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The graphics card looks especially poor for the price. If the 5060 Ti is really around 8,000–10,000 NOK, I’d compare it against a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti or Radeon RX 9070/9070 XT. Those cards offer substantially more gaming performance and usually come with 16 GB of VRAM, which should age better than an 8 GB model.
A Radeon RX 9070 or 9070 XT is worth considering if you do not need Nvidia-specific features such as CUDA or the strongest ray-tracing performance. They provide 16 GB of VRAM and can offer much better gaming value. Nvidia may still make more sense for certain productivity workloads, but the 5060 Ti is difficult to justify at a premium price.
The build may be much better value with a smaller micro-ATX case and less money spent on extras like fans. Put the savings toward the graphics card instead. In Norway, local pricing matters a lot, so compare the final prices of complete builds rather than judging individual parts against US prices.
For a long-lasting gaming build, I’d prioritize an eight-core AMD X3D processor and a stronger GPU. If necessary, start with 16 GB of memory and upgrade to 32 GB later, although 32 GB is preferable if the budget allows. A 6000 MT/s CL30 DDR5 kit would also be a better memory target than a slower or looser kit, assuming the price difference is reasonable.
The most important change is to avoid overspending on a midrange GPU. Even if the card costs closer to 8,000 NOK locally rather than the higher converted price, check what a 5070 Ti or RX 9070 XT costs after Norwegian taxes and shipping. A slightly more expensive build with a much faster GPU will usually be the smarter long-term choice.

Why would you avoid the 5060 Ti? Is the issue mainly the price, or are there other drawbacks?