Computer Systems

I was planning to buy a RTX 4070 for my build, but the prices right now are way higher than I’d like to spend... My budget for the GPU is around $400–$450.Current planned build:CPU: Ryzen 7 5700XCooler: Thermalright Peerless AssassinMotherboard: B550RAM: 32GB DDR4 3600MHzStorage: 1TB NVMePSU: 750W GoldCase: Fractal Pop AirWhat’s a good GPU alternative in that price range that won’t bottleneck this build? Should I wait for prices to drop, or is there a clear “best value” option right now?? Thanks!!

I put together this $1200 build and want to hear your thoughts before I pull the trigger. Main use is 1440p gaming with some light editing.Here’s the list:

I’m looking to upgrade my GPU and could use some advice. My current build:CPU: Ryzen 7 5800XGPU: RTX 3060 TiRAM: 32GB DDR4 3600MHzPSU: EVGA 750W GoldI game mostly at 1440p, sometimes 4K, and I’d like better performance in demanding titles (Starfield, Cyberpunk 2077). I’m debating between the RTX 4070 Super, and RX 7800 XT. I am open to something else I might not be considering. I am looking for the best option for performance and longevity.

I’ve drafted a build for gaming (1440p) and light streaming/editing, and I want to make sure everything looks solid before I order. My budget was around $1500.Here’s the list:

Hey y'all!! This will be my first ever build, so I want to make sure I haven’t made any rookie mistakes before I order the parts. Budget is about $1000–$1100.Here’s what I’ve picked so far:CPU: Intel i5-13600KCooler: Thermalright Peerless AssassinGPU: RX 7800 XTMotherboard: MSI PRO Z690-A DDR5RAM: 32GB DDR5 6000MHzStorage: 2TB NVMe Gen4PSU: 750W GoldCase: Lian Li Lancool 216Here are my questions:

I need some help putting together a quiet $900 build. I’ll be using it for office work during the day (lots of multitasking, spreadsheets, Zoom) and 1080p gaming in the evenings (single-player titles & some light online multiplayer).My priorities:Quiet operation (no jet engine fans if possible)Reliable performance for years, with the option to upgrade laterGood airflow but not a bulky caseCan anyone put together a solid parts list for me? I don’t need peripherals or Windows. SSD storage is fine as don’t need huge capacity.

Hey everyone,I’ve already locked in my CPU (Ryzen 7 7700X) and Case (Fractal Meshify 2 Compact), but I need help with the rest of the build. My goals are for gaming at 1440p, and occasional productivity (photo editing, light video work).I need help picking GPU (thinking RX 7800 XT or RTX 4070 Super), motherboard (B650 or X670 with Wi-Fi), RAM (32GB DDR5, good speed but affordable), PSU (reliable, quiet, Gold-rated), and storage (likely 1–2TB NVMe SSD).I’d love suggestions to fill out this build while keeping things balanced and future-ready.

Hi,This is the list I’ve drafted for a new PC. Budget is around $1,000. My goal is smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming on modern titles.CPU: Ryzen 7 5700XGPU: RX 7800 XTMotherboard: MSI B550 Gaming PlusRAM: 16GB DDR4 3600MHzStorage: 1TB NVMe SSD + 2TB HDDPSU: Cooler Master MWE 650 BronzeCase: Lian Li 216Do you think the CPU and GPU are balanced, or would you adjust? Also not sure if the 650W PSU is enough or if I should go higher. Any thoughts on the case airflow would also help!!

I’ve narrowed my next build down to two possible part lists, but I can’t decide which is the smarter choice long-term. Both would mainly be for gaming and light streaming.Option A (higher performance, approx. $1,500):i7-13700KF, RTX 4070 Ti, 32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe, 850W PSUOption B (cheaper, approx. $1,200):Ryzen 5 7600, RX 7800 XT, 16GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe, 750W PSUDo you think the performance jump in Option A is worth the extra cost, or should I save money with Option B and upgrade down the line?