I'm considering buying my first gaming PC and came across this build priced at $2000, which seems to be the lowest for an RTX 5070 Ti in my area. I'm not sure if it's worth it since the RX 9070 XT isn't much cheaper either. Here's the spec list: Intel Core i5 14600KF, Coolleo B40 CPU cooler, Gigabyte B760M GAMING X motherboard, G.Skill Ripjaws V DDR4 32GB RAM, a Fractal Design case, Antec 850W power supply, and a 1TB Corsair NVMe SSD. Is this a good setup for a newbie like me?
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Overall, it's a good deal, but you might want to look at slightly different options like the 7500F or 9500F for better performance without breaking the bank.
That build looks decent, but you might want to steer clear of older platforms like the 13th and 14th Gen Intel CPUs. Instead, consider going for an AM5 setup with a Ryzen 5 9600X or 9700X. It could give you more upgrade options down the line when Zen 6 releases. Just be aware that the motherboard you're getting (B760) might have limitations since the 650 chipset is out of production, and could create issues in the future.
This is a prebuilt PC, so I can't really change the specs since I wouldn't know how to build one myself. I really wish I could!