I'm considering buying a new PC tomorrow and wanted some feedback on the parts I've chosen. Here's the list: [PCPartPicker Link](https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/4zzMYd). I already have the PSU, a Samsung SSD, and an NVMe drive. I'm a bit unsure about the motherboard, but it looks like it meets my needs. I know the AIO cooler is a bit overkill, but given the scorching summers in Australia, it might be worth it. I'll be playing games like Cyberpunk and the upcoming GTA6, and I want to dive into VR gaming with my new Meta Quest 3. I'm also torn between getting the Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 Ti Windforce or sticking with the regular 5070. Is the extra $500 for the Ti really justified for future-proofing? Just looking for some confirmation that I'm not making any glaring mistakes before I pull the trigger on this order.
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I'm not too familiar with the Australian prices, but here are some thoughts: Your CPU looks like overkill unless you’re playing esport titles at 1080p. For 1440p or 4K gaming, you might save a ton by opting for a Ryzen 7600/X or 7700/X. Your GPU will likely bottleneck at higher resolutions anyway. As for the cooler, it's nice but consider a 360mm Thermalright for better value. Also, check your RAM timings; something like the Patriot Viper Venom with CL30 timings might be faster and similarly priced. Regarding your SSD setup, consider just one 2TB or 4TB M.2 drive for simplicity. If you’re deciding between the 5070 Ti and 5070, I'd say go for the Ti if you really want ray tracing or plan to play in 4K. Alternatively, check out the 9070 XT for good value. Oh, and that PSU seems like overkill too, but you already have it, so it’s fine!
Yeah, I feel you on the CPU, but I also thought it could be worth it in the long run. Maybe I’ll go for the 7700X! As for the cooler, I’m leaning towards the Corsair Nautilus; I'm a fan of their stuff and worried about radiator size too. For RAM, I’m all in on RGB, so Corsair Vengeance it is! The SSD is for transferring files from my old HDD setup. Just thought I’d upgrade to NVMe since I’m getting everything else. The ray tracing does sound good, but I’m okay if my games don’t hit that... Thanks for all the tips!