Hey everyone! I'm assembling a new gaming PC and would love your expert opinions on my build. You can check it out here: [link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/wBvvh7). I'm looking for advice on a few things: 1) Is there anything crucial I'm missing? (The only item not listed is an anti-GPU sag mount.) 2) Can you spot any optimizations? 3) Any assembly tips or important details I should keep in mind, like tweaking the RAM frequency in BIOS? 4) Will my CPU cooler fit without causing RAM clearance issues? My budget is around $2,000, but I'm open to spending a bit more for significant improvements. I'm eager to try an NVIDIA card this time. Also, since the PC will be mounted under my tabletop, I can only fit intake fans at the front and one exhaust fan in the back. Thanks in advance for your help!
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You could save a good chunk of change by opting for a different cooler. Check out this one: [link](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/hYxRsY/thermalright-peerless-assassin-120-se-6617-cfm-cpu-cooler-pa120-se-d3). It’s cheaper and performs really well. Also, consider switching to the RX 9070xt instead of the RTX 5070 if you want something more interesting. Just a thought!
I'm starting to reconsider the NVIDIA option too after hearing some recent news about the 50 series cards.
You can trim costs nearly everywhere without sacrificing performance! Try a cheaper CPU cooler, motherboard, RAM, storage, and even a case that includes fans. Also, bundles on Newegg for motherboards and RAM can save money—it might help you towards getting the RTX 5070 ti instead!
Like this one: [link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gV242x). It utilizes a Newegg bundle.
Thanks for the cooler tip! I'll definitely look into that. I’d really like to try an NVIDIA card for this build, but I get the RX 9070xt is hard to find in my area.