I'm considering buying a custom-built PC and want to know if the price of £2306 is reasonable for the components. Here's the breakdown of the build:
- **Case:** MSI MAG Panoramic 130R Project Zero Gaming Case - White (with 4 ARGB 120mm fans)
- **CPU:** Intel Core i9-12900KF (16 Cores, up to 5.20GHz, 125W TDP)
- **Cooling:** MSI Coreliquid A13 360mm ARGB AIO Liquid Cooler - White
- **Motherboard:** MSI PRO Z790-P WIFI (ATX with PCIe 5.0, Wi-Fi 6E)
- **RAM:** 32GB (2x16GB) DDR5 5200MT/s Corsair Vengeance RGB Black
- **GPU:** GeForce RTX 5070 Ti - 16GB GDDR7
- **Power Supply:** NZXT C1200 1200W 80+ Gold Fully Modular
- **Storage:** 1TB WD Green SN3000 NVMe SSD and 2TB Samsung 990 Pro NVMe SSD.
Given that the company is building it for me, do you think this price is too high or justifiable?
3 Answers
I've got to ask—why go for a 12900KF and a 360mm AIO? If you're mainly gaming, a 12700K or even a 12600K would do just fine and likely save you a ton. Plus, have you looked into AMD? A Ryzen 5 9600X would outperform that i9 for a lot less money and be cooler too!
That price is pretty steep for what you're getting. You're definitely paying a premium for some parts that aren't as cutting-edge as others. For that budget, you could consider custom building and save some cash while getting better performance.
Yeah, I'm trying to gauge what's worth it. I mainly want a good GPU like the 5070 or 5070 Ti along with a strong 12th gen Intel chip. Finding a prebuilt that fits has been tricky.
Honestly, I think you're paying way too much for that build. Even with the fancy storage and power supply, it seems overpriced. You could probably get similar specs for less elsewhere, especially if you assemble it yourself or shop around.
Right? I mean, premium for a prebuilt isn't uncommon, but this feels excessive for the parts listed. Better to do a bit more digging!
Good point! I’m still weighing my options. My main focus is getting a solid GPU and a decent Intel processor, but I'm open to exploring if I find a better deal.