I'm looking for feedback on my current PC build. I've been stuck with an old setup that has a GeForce GTX 1660 Super, and I'm really tired of having to drop all my game settings to minimal to get just 20 fps. Here's what I'm considering:
- GPU: GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7 for $640
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 9600X for $180
- Power Supply: MAG A750GL PCIES, 80+ GOLD for $110
- RAM: CORSAIR Vengeance RGB 32GB (2 x 16GB), DDR5 6400 for $105
- Storage: 2TB NVME M.2 drive for $220
With the motherboard, case, and cooler included, the total comes to $1,380, which fits my budget. Would you say this is a solid entry-level build right now?
4 Answers
Definitely above entry-level! The NVMe drive seems overpriced; 2TB options are usually around $100 cheaper than the one you listed. Overall, it’s a solid, above-average build. As for what 'best' means in entry-level, that's really subjective! You could explore cheaper CPU options for minor drops in performance too.
If you're looking to save some money, the Radeon 9060XT is around $460 and would offer a good performance bump without hitting your wallet too hard. Plus, you can find some good deals on 2TB SSDs on Amazon, often around $140! Also, consider snagging a Ryzen 9 7900X for about $320; Amazon usually has great deals. So, keep an eye out!
This is a really good build! It’s definitely above entry-level, so I’m not sure what you mean by "best entry." If you want to slide into entry-level, RAM should be 6000 for slightly cheaper, and you might consider the Radeon 9060XT, which is cheaper and comes with 16GB of VRAM. How high do you want to stake your entry-level in terms of performance?
Overall, that's a solid build for mid-level gaming, but there are certainly ways to save some cash. It looks like you might be overpaying for the RAM – if it's the 6400 CL32, switching to Teamgroup's T-Create 6000 CL30 could save you some bucks without compromising performance.
Also, I think that 2TB SSD is priced too high; speed isn’t a huge factor for gaming, so you could find good options around $100-$110 like the MSI Spatium M482 or Teamgroup G50. By the way, what motherboard, case, and cooler are you planning to use? Your subtotal seems off; even with lower-end options for those, you shouldn’t hit $1,380.
Can you share the link for that SSD? I'm really interested in what you found!