I'm about to finalize my new gaming PC build aimed at playing games at 1440p, but I'm hoping to save some cash before placing the order. Here's what I've picked out so far:
- Asus RTX 5070 12GB Prime OC
- Intel i5-14600K (tray)
- Asus TUF B760-Plus WiFi
- Corsair Vengeance 16 GB DDR5-5200 (2x8)
- Samsung 990 Pro 1TB NVMe
- Be Quiet! Pure Power 12 M 750W
- Deepcool CH560 Digital case
- Deepcool AK620 cooler
The total comes to around €2,000, but my budget is between €1,300 and €1,500. I want to keep the performance solid while cutting costs. Does everything look good? Where can I make cuts without hurting performance too much? Is a 750W PSU still sufficient if I change some parts? Any advice is appreciated!
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Hmm, if you go with Ryzen 7400 or even 500 series, you could save about €100. Also, you can find a respectable PSU for around €60 if you check tier lists. And you might not need to spend much on a cooler—something around €20-25 should suffice! Sticking with 16GB of RAM now and upgrading later works too!
Could you share the prices of the individual components? That would give us a better idea of where you might save. Typically, you could find a cheaper but still reliable PSU, and remember that 750W is more than enough for a 5070 and most CPUs. Maybe even consider a different case or cooler that won’t affect performance but could save you some funds. I recently did a similar build and learned the hard way to prioritize certain components for gaming performance.
Without knowing your location, it's tough to give specific part recommendations. A good step is to use a site like PCPartPicker to check prices in your area. For gaming PCs, I personally prefer building around AMD CPUs. A Ryzen 5 9600x paired with a 5070 would run perfectly fine with a 750W PSU, or even a 650W would work. And don’t forget, AMD options are generally cheaper!
First off, what country are you based in? Pricing can vary a lot depending on where you are. A quick tip is to consider swapping the RTX 5070 for a more budget-friendly option like the RX 9070. You might also want to think about upgrading to 32GB RAM instead of 16GB for better performance down the line. Also, going with an AM5 socket might save you some money too!
Totally agree, 1 stick of 16GB could be a smart choice for future upgrades. And honestly, the performance hit with a single channel isn't that significant right now.
Exactly! If you go for more efficient AMD CPUs like the 7000 series, it opens up options for a cheaper PSU while still delivering great performance.