$1.5k PC with upcoming 5070 for girlfriend's kid?

Posted by mrmark1998@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 18 comments

Hi,

My girlfriend's son wants to get a new computer coming from a 7700k + 980. Here's what we have so far but want to make sure it is the best for a $1.5k budget and will last a long time.

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/2xLdFZ

Thanks for your input.

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MrJKorea@reddit

Spending $1.5k on a kid that’s not yours is insane.

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bananabanana9876@reddit

I don't how much Deepcool Ak620 will cost you but Thermalright Peerless Assassin is $35 and is also one the best air cooler currently.

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DoovPlayz_@reddit

You’re taking care of a next man’s seed ?

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RBisoldandtired@reddit

What games is the kid gonna be playing that they need a 50 series and how old is the kid?

Just in case theyre like 9 and playing games that absolutely wont need a next gen build

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-Mr-Owl-@reddit

Getting that 5070 for that price is probably gonna be like hitting the lottery lol

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mrmark1998@reddit (OP)

Are they going to be very limited stock?

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RBisoldandtired@reddit

There are already news of pre-planned shortages leaking from around the internet... they will manaufacture a shortage for higher prices.

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Various_Teacher_5458@reddit

Do you already have the 9800x3d? I’d definitely not go with that on a $1500 budget

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mrmark1998@reddit (OP)

Yeah, we already bought it in a combo (cpu+mobo deal) because it was in short supply and a seems like very powerful CPU.

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Various_Teacher_5458@reddit

This would have been my list on a 1500 budget. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/VCwDzP Maybe throw in a fan or two.

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Active-Quarter-4197@reddit

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/GfHp3w Much Faster ram that is cheaper

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The chances of getting a new 50 series for msrp is probably pretty low. If history repeats itself most will be bought up and resold for atleast 30% over msrp. Sucks but maybe this time it'll be diffeent

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mrmark1998@reddit (OP)

Hmm, I saw this post which said that we just need to head to a Microcenter when it opens:

https://www.reddit.com/r/Microcenter/comments/1i0r1d9/how_early_should_i_camp_out_to_get_a_5070/

Also said that 5070s won't really be sold out or in too much demand. Are you thinking about a 5080/90?