Hey folks! I'm putting together my first gaming PC and want something that can handle AAA titles on high or medium settings for at least the next 5 to 6 years. I also plan to play some shooters like Apex Legends with smooth performance. I might upgrade to a 1440p monitor down the line, but I'm not sure when. I haven't found much info on any potential bottleneck issues with this combo of Ryzen 5 9600X and RTX 5070, so I wanted to check in about that. I was considering the Ryzen 5 7600X instead since it's cheaper, but I'm worried about frame stuttering. Also, I'm keen on any tips to make my build a bit cheaper or improve it—in Poland, my current build totals about 9000 PLN (around $2440), and I want it as white-themed as possible! Here's my build list: [PCPartPicker List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/NVGyck)
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You might want to think about upgrading the RTX 5070 in about four years. It's going to be good for a while, but eventually, you'll want to make a switch instead of jumping straight to a 5080.
The Ryzen 5 7600X and 9600X actually perform pretty similarly! The 9600X usually has better power efficiency. I have a setup with a 5700X and RTX 5070, and I've experienced no stuttering at 1080p. No issues at all!
Last I checked, 9000 PLN is around 2097 EUR. If that's just for PC parts and you're okay with buying from Germany, you could get a better GPU than the RTX 5070. I assume you prefer Nvidia, but there are also solid options in the Radeon lineup. Here's a modified build I put together that includes an Nvidia option assuming you want a 1440p monitor soon: [PCPartPicker List](https://de.pcpartpicker.com/list/pvtMph). Feel free to tweak it based on your needs!
What resolution do you play at, by the way? Still running at 1080p?