I'm building my first desktop after using an old laptop and have a budget of about $3,200, or roughly 11,800 PLN. The system will mainly be used for AAA gaming at 1440p and 240 Hz, along with digital art and some beginner 3D modeling. I'd like to keep the build white.
My current parts list is:
- GPU: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Eagle OC ICE SFF 16GB — 5,100 PLN
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D Tray — 1,795 PLN
- RAM: GoodRam IRDM 32GB DDR5-6000 CL30 — 1,900 PLN
- SSD: GoodRam PX700 2TB PCIe 4.0 NVMe — 1,190 PLN
- PSU: DeepCool PN850M WH 850W — 415 PLN
- Motherboard: MSI B850M Gaming Plus WiFi 6E — 590 PLN
- CPU cooler: Phanteks Glacier One 360M25 G2 — 480 PLN
- Case: Lian Li Vector V100 ARGB white — 340 PLN
Are there any parts you would replace or adjust for better value, compatibility, or performance?
3 Answers
The 360 mm AIO is more expensive than necessary for this processor. A good air cooler or a cheaper 240/360 mm liquid cooler should be enough, unless the appearance is especially important to you. The main thing I’d change is checking the RAM price—1,900 PLN for 32 GB seems extremely high. You could likely put that money toward 64 GB, which would be more useful for digital art and 3D work.
Before buying, check the used market for last-generation high-end graphics cards from reputable sellers. A lightly used RTX 4080 or similar card may offer performance comparable to, or better than, a new RTX 5070 Ti for less money. Just verify the warranty, condition, power requirements, and return policy.
I’ve considered buying used, but I’m a little unsure about the risks. I’ll only do it if the seller and warranty situation look reliable.
The 5070 Ti is very expensive at that price. It may be worth comparing it with a Radeon RX 9070 XT and using the savings for more memory or storage. If you specifically need NVIDIA features for your creative software, waiting for a lightly used or open-box RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5080 could also make sense.
I may wait for a lightly used or open-box card if I can find one close to this price. I’ll also compare the 9070 XT, although NVIDIA features could be useful for my 3D work.
That makes sense. I mainly chose the AIO for the white look, but I’ll compare it with cheaper options and look into 64 GB of RAM.