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The PS5's Price went Up so I Built a PC that Beats it
This build features an Intel i5-12400F and an EVGA RTX 3070 FTW3, offering capable mid-range performance for modern gaming and general productivity. While
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| Part | Component | AUD price & shopping |
|---|---|---|
| cpu | Intel i5 12400F | $229.00 Last seenOct 24, 2026, 3:45 PM UTCCurrent price and stock need a new check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| cooler | Intel Laminar RM1 | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| motherboard | ASUS Prime H610-M | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| ram | Corsair DDR4-3200MHZ 16GB | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| storage | Crucial P3 Plus Gen4 NVME 1TB | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| gpu | EVGA 3070 FTW3 | Price not recorded yet. Check local retailers below.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| case | Thermaltake Versa H17 | $65.00 Last seenOct 13, 2026, 4:00 AM UTCCurrent price and stock need a new check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
| psu | Thermaltake Smart 500W | $69.00 Last seenOct 13, 2026, 4:01 AM UTCCurrent price and stock need a new check.Confirm variant, stock, shipping and tax at checkout. |
What this build is good for
This build features an Intel i5-12400F and an EVGA RTX 3070 FTW3, offering capable mid-range performance for modern gaming and general productivity. While the core components are largely compatible, the H610 motherboard is a budget-tier platform that limits memory speeds and future upgrade paths. A significant concern is the Thermaltake Smart 500W power supply; it is generally considered insufficient for the power demands and transient spikes typical of an RTX 3070, risking system instability. Additionally, the stock Intel Laminar RM1 cooler may become audible under sustained heavy workloads. The Thermaltake Versa H17 is a compact case, so users should verify the physical clearance for the triple-fan GPU. Overall, the system is functional for everyday use and gaming, but upgrading the power supply is strongly advised to ensure safety and long-term reliability for this high-performance graphics card.
- H610 motherboard limits memory speed and PCIe expansion
- Stock cooler noise levels under heavy sustained load
- Budget PSU limits future hardware scalability
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Useful next steps
Upgrade Power Supply
The 500W PSU may struggle with RTX 3070 transient power spikes; a high-quality 650W+ unit is recommended.
Add Aftermarket Cooler
The stock cooler can be noisy under load; a tower cooler improves acoustics and thermal performance.
Check GPU Dimensions
Verify the EVGA 3070 FTW3 length against the Versa H17 case specifications before final assembly.