Hey everyone! I'm trying to figure out which gaming PC option to go for. I've got three different builds available at some great prices thanks to Microcenter's combo deals, but I'm a bit unsure if the ASUS motherboard and Corsair 6000/CL36 RAM I have to stick with are worth the ~$150 savings. Here are my options:
1. **Option 1**: 9800x3d with 5070 Ti on an Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI for **$1,780**. [Check it out here](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VM74fd)
2. **Option 2**: 7700x with 9070XT on the same Asus mobo for **$1,550**. [See this build](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gdkfzP)
3. **Option 3**: 7700x with 9060XT 16GB on the Asus board for **$1200**. [Here's the link](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/KDt3pK)
Just to give you some context, my use case is strictly gaming. I'm looking to play at 1440p with decent settings. The games I'll be tossing in the mix include CS2, RDR 2, Cyberpunk, and GTA VI. Any advice would be super helpful!
2 Answers
I’d recommend Option 1. For just $200 more than Option 2, the X3D makes a big difference in performance.
All three options are solid for their prices! You don’t really need a 990 pro unless you're going for some serious performance.
Thank you!
Thank you! I agree that it makes sense to choose the higher-end one. What do you think about the $1200 option with the 7700x and 9060XT for 1440p at medium settings?