Pre-built desktop PCs with the RTX 5070 Ti GPU inside might be your best way to get the new hardware. NVIDIA's mid-range 5070 Ti launched on February 20 at 9 AM EST, and, as expected, individual cards sold out almost immediately. It's the same situation I saw with the RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 launch, with limited availability and scalpers sucking up a lot of the hardware that did make it to retail outlets.
You're not alone if you didn't manage to snag a standalone RTX 5070 Ti on launch day (or the days following), and I have an alternate solution. Pre-built gaming PCs might not be exactly what you were looking for, but they generally stay in stock longer and offer a better chance of getting the new GPU sooner rather than later.
February 21, 2025: I added a few more RTX 5070 Ti pre-built desktop PCs that became available overnight. — Cale Hunt
Best RTX 5070 Ti pre-built PCs
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Most of these pre-built PCs launched alongside the standalone RTX 5070 Ti GPUs, but some are still listed as "Coming soon." I've been sure to note availability for each PC, and you can click through to check it out even if it's not yet ready to sell.
When does the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti launch?
NVIDIA launched its RTX 5070 Ti GPU on February 20, 2025 at 9 AM EST / 3 PM CET. As expected, standalone cards sold out immediately after launch. I'm keeping an eye on RTX 5070 Ti availability to hopefully help you get the right hardware for your needs and budget.
Is a pre-built RTX 5070 Ti PC a good buy?
Building your own PC is almost always cheaper than buying a pre-built, but you can't discount the convenience and availability of a ready-made PC. PC builders also have easier access to hardware, meaning the scant selection of standalone RTX 5000 GPUs isn't your only avenue.
There are lots of pre-built PCs that use as many standard parts as possible, ignoring the more proprietary setups from builders like Dell, HP, and Lenovo. This makes them feel like they were built at home rather than in a factory. Just as long as you understand the perks and cons of a pre-built system, buying one might be the only way to get your hands on an RTX 5070 Ti anytime soon.
Is the NVIDIA RTX 5070 Ti worth buying?
Reviews for the RTX 5070 Ti haven't exactly been glowingly positive. Even if you do find an RTX 5070 Ti in stock, whether or not it makes sense for you ultimately comes down to what you're currently using in your PC.
With testing and benchmarks showing minimal performance gains compared to the RTX 4070 Ti Super and roughly 15% worse performance than an RTX 5080, the RTX 5070 Ti isn't exactly a great upgrade if you already have an NVIDIA 40-series card.
I might be saying something different if NVIDIA's $749 MSRP was actually being observed by a majority of the GPUs. Since there's no Founders Edition of the RTX 5070 Ti, you're basically paying whatever third-party custom builders want to charge. And in some cases, you'll pay more for an RTX 5070 Ti than for an RTX 5080 FE.
My advice? Consider the RTX 5070 Ti if you're still using an older NVIDIA or AMD card. Have a 30-series GPU? The 5070 Ti will seem like a big step up. I'm still working with an AMD Radeon RX 6800, and the jump to an RTX 5070 Ti seems meaningful enough; assuming I can find one for a reasonable price.
It's also worth mentioning that AMD is expected to reveal its 9000-series Radeon RDNA 4 GPUs on February 28. The RX 9070 and RX 9070 XT are expected to compete directly with the RTX 5070 and RTX 5070 Ti, so it might be smart to wait and see what AMD has cooked up as competition.
