Hey everyone! I'm looking to build a PC that can serve as my new entertainment hub, primarily for gaming on a 70" TV, similar to my Xbox. Ideally, I'm hoping to get a system that can last me around three years without major upgrades. I want to ensure it delivers solid performance with great resolution and steady frame rates, especially for AAA titles. Currently, I enjoy games like The Elder Scrolls and Fallout, and I'm interested in getting into virtual reality gaming. Also, I'll be using it for 3D modeling, CAD applications, and some medical software for my studies. My budget is between $1,000 and $1,500, but I'm open to stretching it a bit if it really helps with performance. I'd appreciate suggestions for parts that are reliable and can handle prolonged use without overheating. Thanks a bunch!
1 Answer
For about $1,495, you can get an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X paired with a RTX 5070 Ti, which is a solid combo for gaming and your 3D modeling needs. Here's a quick list: [PC Build List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/nm7VRV). You can check out the GPU directly from Zotac [here](https://www.zotacstore.com/us/zotac-gaming-geforce-rtx-5070-ti-solid-core). If you buy the CPU and motherboard together on Newegg, they'll give you $50 off and a free NVMe drive! If you can stretch your budget to about $1,600, you could get an Intel Ultra 7 265K with 64GB of RAM, which would be powerful but downsizes your upgrade options a bit. Just keep in mind that while Intel might offer better performance upfront, AMD tends to be more upgrade-friendly.
Thanks a lot for this build and info! I really appreciate the effort. If I aim to maintain upgrade options, what AMD part should I go with? Also, what would limit me if I went Intel?