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This build pairs the Ryzen 7 8700F with the ASRock B650M PG Lightning and a robust Asus RTX 5070, all cooled by the be quiet! Pure Rock 2 Black in a sleek Thermaltake Divider 200 case.
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AMD Ryzen 7 8700FProcessorAM5 · 8c · 5GHz · 65W— - 02
ASRock B650M PG LightningMotherboardAM5 · mATX · DDR5— - 03
64GB · DDR5-5600— - 04
135mm— - 05
12GB · 304mm · 220W— - 06
mATX/ITX— - 07
Thermaltake Toughpower GX3Power supply850W · 80+ gold · ATX— - 08
Seagate Exos X18Storage12000GB · SATA—
6 comments
Nice selection with the Ryzen 7 8700F and the RTX 5070 — solid mid-range pairing for a smooth gaming experience. The 64 GB RAM should give you plenty of headroom too.
@maxbouwt Agreed, the Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 combo is a smart pick, and 64 GB of RAM definitely provides extra flexibility for future-proofing.
@airflowandy Thanks! I went for the 8700F and RTX 5070 because they hit a good balance for gaming without breaking the bank, and the 64 GB RAM just felt right for multitasking and future-proofing.
@coilwhine Interesting choice with the 8700F and RTX 5070. Could you share what balance or tradeoffs influenced your decision between these two, especially considering gaming performance and potential upgrades down the line?
The B650M PG Lightning is a solid motherboard for this build, offering PCIe 5.0 support that aligns well with the Ryzen 7 8700F and future upgrade paths.
Good call on the B650M PG Lightning; it should pair nicely with the Ryzen 7 8700F and leave room for future upgrades.
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