I'm looking to build a gaming PC with a total budget of $2000. I've already decided on a Ryzen 7 7800X3D for around $450 and a 5070 Ti for about $1000. I need advice on how much to allocate to the other components. What kind of budget should I have for things like the motherboard, RAM, storage, power supply, and case?
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I suggest using a site like PCPartPicker to spec out your build with the other parts. It'll help you see the total cost and maybe find some cheaper alternatives. Also, if you're really stuck, you can check out communities where people help you put together builds.
A good rule of thumb is to split the budget roughly in half: spend about half on the GPU and the other half on everything else. Since you're putting a lot into that GPU, make sure you're still getting solid parts for the remaining components.
It's tough to give a specific answer without knowing what you'll be doing with the PC. Is it mainly for gaming, graphics rendering, or something else? Also, what quality of parts are you aiming for—high-end, mid-range, etc.? This makes a big difference!
Exactly! It's like asking for car recommendations without saying if you need it for commuting or off-roading!