Hey everyone! I'm building a long-term PC and trying to catch up on new hardware since my last build in 2019. I typically only upgrade components like RAM and SSD, planning to change my PC every two generations (for example, if I choose a 5070 now, I'll skip the 60 series and go for the 70 next time). I don't care much about ray tracing and mostly play games that aren't AAA titles, except for the recent Borderlands 4. My current setup looks like this:
- CPU: Ryzen 7 7800X3D (I've heard the 9700X is a solid option, being a recent release that might be better for future CPUs and could work better with faster RAM.)
- GPU: Either RTX 5070 Ti Ventus 3X OC/Gigabyte WINDFORCE OC SFF or the 9070XT HellHound (the cheapest ones available). I'm unsure which to choose depending on the games I play.
- Motherboard: ASUS TUF GAMING B650 PLUS WIFI
- RAM: DDR5 Crucial 4800MHz CAS40 2x32GB
- Cooler: Ideally, I'd like the Peerless Assassin, but it's out of stock. Any suggestions for alternatives? If not, I can wait for it.
- Storage: SSD M.2 Samsung 990 EVO Plus 2TB + Kingston NV3 500GB for Windows.
- PSU: MSI MAG A850PGL PCIE5 850W
- Case: Lian Li Lancool 216 RGB
Thanks for any advice!
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Looks like you’ve got a solid build in the works! The 7800X3D has great performance and the extra cache will definitely help with modern games. As for the GPU, I’d suggest the 9070XT for better value, but if features are important to you, Nvidia has a strong support base. Regarding RAM, definitely aim for something around 6000MHz with CL in the low 30s. It’ll do wonders for your performance! If the Peerless Assassin isn't available, check out the Thermalright Phantom Spirit or DEEPCOOL AK620 if you can find them. And about storage, it wouldn't hurt to consider upgrading to a larger SSD since you'd be surprised how quickly you can fill it up! Overall, I think you're on the right track!
Thanks for the advice! I ended up switching the RAM for RipJaws S5 6000 CL30. I also found a 90 SE version of the cooler I wanted. Do you think that’ll be sufficient, or should I hold out for the 120 SE?