Hey everyone! I stumbled upon a prebuilt PC with a 4080S graphics card and an i9-14900KF processor for $1650, and I'm trying to figure out if that's a good deal or if I could get something better or just as powerful for less money. I'm not looking for a complete build list but would love to hear your thoughts on the value of this configuration compared to others, especially considering I've heard the 5070 Ti performs similarly and is available for around $750 right now.
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You could definitely build something with similar GPU power and even a better CPU for gaming. I pulled together a part list on PCPartPicker that totals around $1647.75:
- **AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D** (4.2 GHz) - $359
- **Thermalright Phantom Spirit** CPU Cooler - $37.90
- **Gigabyte B850** Motherboard - $179.99
- **TEAMGROUP T-Force** 32GB DDR5 RAM - $93.99
- **TEAMGROUP MP44L 1TB NVMe SSD** - $54.99
- **Gigabyte RTX 5070 Ti** - $749.99
- **Lian Li Lancool 207 Case** - $81.99
- **Montech 850W PSU** - $89.90
This build gets you great performance, but keep in mind you will need to add Windows since it doesn't include an OS. Prices can vary based on your location, though!
Thanks for the detailed list! Do you think the extra CPU power really makes a difference for gaming?