I'm new to building PCs and could really use some help! I've spent a few hours researching prices and honestly, I'm shocked by how high they are. I'm specifically interested in advice on parts, particularly given the current market, especially with RAM prices. I want to ensure I'm getting good value and reliability for my money. I'd appreciate any detailed suggestions on what I should add, replace, or improve in my build and the reasons behind those choices. Here's what I'm considering for my setup:
- GPU: ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
- CPU: AMD RYZEN 7 9800X 3D
- Motherboard: Asus TUF GAMING B650E-PLUS
- RAM: Crucial Pro DDR5 RAM 32GB Kit (2x16GB) 6000MHz CL36
- SSD: Lexar NM790 1TB SSD M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4x4 NVMe7400MB/s 6500MB/s
- Power Supply: TUF Gaming 850W Gold
- AIO: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 EVO
- Case: Phanteks XT Pro Ultra ATX
I'm located in the UK and am open to all suggestions, even about the case! Thanks in advance for your help!
2 Answers
If you're looking to save money, consider the 9070 XT instead of the 5070 Ti. I've seen the XFX Swift going for around £630, which is significantly cheaper than the Asus variant that's nearly £1000 but offers similar performance.
I’m not well-versed in graphics cards. Can you explain XFX and which card is better - the 9070 or 5070?
Here's a link I found for the RX 9070 XT. What do you think? https://box.co.uk/rx-97tswf3b9-xfx-swift-radeon-rx9070xt-16gb?source=aw&sv1=affiliate&sv_campaign_id=259955&awc=100685_1769513196_c0697c4a99ee5cf36439df40852ec9f0
I suggest switching your RAM to something with a lower latency, like CL30. This is especially important for gaming performance. Just make sure the price difference is worth it!
That advice is quite old; back when the price difference for a 32GB kit was minimal. Nowadays, the price for CL30 can skyrocket.
True, but have you seen the recent trends? Prices can vary a lot; sometimes it’s just an extra £150-200 for CL30.
But if the 5070 Ti drops to around £750-800, would that change your recommendation?