I'm trying to put together a new gaming PC and I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed with all the options out there. Initially, I was leaning towards an AMD Radeon 9070 XT and a Ryzen 7 9800X3D CPU. However, I've started to wonder if I should switch to an RTX series GPU. I've heard mixed reviews about the RTX 50 series, with the 5090 being the exception, but it's just too pricey for me.
I already have my CPU selected, so now I'm looking for recommendations on the best GPU and motherboard. I also need a case with good airflow. My main priorities are good cooling, reasonable prices (I'm aiming for something less than $4k), and I want options for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth. I play a variety of games, including some heavy titles and fast-paced FPS games like CS:GO, so I'm hoping to build something that can handle those without lag. I'm also open to color preferences; either black or white is fine, but I think white builds can look really cool. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
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For your build, I recommend going with an RTX 5080. Pair that with 32GB of DDR5 6000 CL30 RAM, and you can choose any high-end B850 or X870 motherboard, just steer clear of Asrock as they have some issues with the 9000 series X3D chips. For a case, consider the Hyte Y70; it's stylish and provides excellent airflow. Here's a link to a PC build that includes everything I've mentioned: [PCPartPicker List](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GqBJjn). It also features some Lian Li fans, which you can either keep or swap out if you'd like.
Thanks for the suggestions! I've looked at a lot of those parts too. Quick question though: is the Hyte Y70 really worth the price, or is it just overhyped? Also, would you suggest getting a separate SSD just for the OS?