Question After Shock PC - Personalized
Question After Shock PC - Personalized
Hey everyone,
I'm planning to purchase a PC from Aftershock and have already made some modifications. I want to maintain a minimal RGB setup and use Quiet fans wherever possible to reduce noise. I already have an extra hard drive ready for this, aiming to keep the total cost under $3,500 AUD. Any recommendations on component swaps or compatibility issues would be really helpful! The main purpose will be gaming across various genres.
https://www.aftershockpc.com.au/pc-model...lections={"cpu":43574970679451,"motherboard":43442985959579,"ram":43477089550491,"graphics_card":44194846998683,"power_supply_unit":42901369979035,"warranty":39952573137051,"cpu_cooling_system":43349069037723,"primary_ssd":44037356093595,"chassis":39897083871387,"chassis_fans":43431880196251,"precision_mouse":42900979515547,"headset":42900978696347,"primary_monitor":43439591850139,"secondary_monitor":43534555512987}
Get the X3D. Yes, it counts, and when you're already spending that much another $200 AUD is hardly worth it. That said, I highly suggest you construct it yourself instead of hiring them. It's essentially Legos. Watch some YouTube videos, ask questions, and you'll be fine.
Don't worry about Noctua at all. Thermalright is the way to go. If the stock doesn’t meet your needs, consider adding Noctua fans later—it might surprise you in a good way.
Corsair Vengeance is really not worth it; I’ve noticed 70% of the RAM-related discussions over the past couple of years focus on this model. I’ve had problems with a recent build, which helped me spot the pattern. G.Skill, Team Group, whatever—just not a solid choice. DDR5 issues are less common than DDR4 ones, but I still wouldn’t go for it.
The price seems high for a 4070, even a Ti. I don’t know Australian prices well, but it looks like most people end up paying a lot more than average. I’m assuming you’re not overpaying for a model that’s been modified or otherwise altered.
Personal taste matters here; nothing is wrong with what you choose.
Reviewed several updates, GPU costs are really high at the moment but I’m not waiting.
Switched to thermalright CPU cooler and g.skill 32 DDR5-6000mhz.
If you're considering AMD cards, this could also help. The 4070 offers improved ray tracing.
If the choice is between a 7900 XT and the 4070 Ti, opt for the 4070. If you can manage to get the 7900 XTX at a price comparable to the 4070 Ti—or better with a discount—then go for it. None of the options are poor, but Nvidia's capabilities stand out more. For what reason? AMD is advancing, and after initially wishing I had saved nearly twice as much for a 4090, I’m glad I chose the 7900 XTX.
I'm interested in AMD cards and discovered a 7900 XTX priced near $50 more than the 4070ti.
https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/RGdcL9
(Adjusted the source for convenience, adding about $100 extra)
A friend upgraded from a 3090 to a 7900xtx and appears content with the change.