The RX 9070 PC Deal That Defies the Market Chaos

A $1,700 RX 9070 gaming PC defies the chaos of 2024's PC market. B&H Photo lists the build with Ryzen 7 7800X3D, RX 9070, 32 GB DDR5-5200, and 2 TB SSD. Industry voices warn of worsening conditions: 'Times are getting tough... I don't think I've seen things as bad as right now.'

RX 9070 XT rigs have surged in price amid DRAM shortages. Benchmarks show RX 9070 outperforming RTX 5070 by 'significant margin' in many games. The 32GB DDR5-5200 configuration becomes critical as memory prices climb 40% year-over-year.

The X3D CPU design matters. It delivers 1440p/60fps in Starfield and Elden Ring without requiring 4090-level power. This makes the build a rare 'value anchor' in a market where $1,500 systems often lack 16GB DDR4.

Component shortages have pushed average GPU prices up 22% since January. Yet this RX 9070 PC remains $300 below the RTX 5070's typical $2,000 system cost.