I'm making the switch from gaming on a laptop to building my own PC, and I have most of my components figured out so far. Here's what I have:
- **Motherboard**: Asus ROG STRIX Z790-H GAMING WIFI ATX LGA1700
- **CPU**: Intel Core i7-12700K 3.6 GHz 12-Core Processor
- **Case**: NZXT H9 Flow ATX Mid Tower Case
- **Storage**: Silicon Power A60 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive
- **Power Supply**: Apevia Prestige 800 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply
Currently, I'm looking to purchase a GPU next. I've heard AMD offers better performance for the price compared to Nvidia, but I'm also aware that Nvidia's CUDA cores can provide significant advantages for tasks like gaming and rendering. With Prime Day discounts, I'm considering the RTX 5070 and 5070 Ti, but should I go for the 16GB 5070 Ti or stick with the 12GB 5070? I'm also wondering if I should just opt for a Radeon instead. My budget for the GPU is under $1000. Additionally, if anyone has suggestions for memory, RAM, or AIO coolers—especially in black with RGB options—I would really appreciate it!
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Honestly, you might want to rethink the Intel platform; it’s pretty limited with future upgrades since it’s on the way out. The AM5 platform could be a better choice for longevity. If you're set on Nvidia for the CUDA advantage, the RTX 5070 Ti is great for 1440p gaming, especially if you can snag one on discount. But don’t overlook the RX 9070 XT—it's a solid option with 16 GB of VRAM and better value if you don't mind switching to Team Red. Here's a link to a build suggestion: [PC Part Picker](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/hLLbHW)
Good point about the platform. Just to clarify, did the OP already buy the motherboard and CPU? Also, I’d add the RX 9070 (not XT) to the mix—it's only about 10% slower but often cheaper and has great efficiency.