Need opinion re. parts quality
Need opinion re. parts quality
Prebuilt units are always aiming to save costs, so they can boost profits without drawing attention from customers who aren't informed. You've witnessed what happens behind the scenes. Have you checked NZXT's prebuilt options? I’m not ready to start building a system myself yet, even though I have plans to work with the right team. But considering your situation, you might need to remember that some systems come with their own issues that require fixing right away—especially if you're someone who prefers to handle problems yourself (tech support style). Does this make sense?
Being imaginative is a key part of the PC experience CPU https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807071205641.html AMD Ryzen 5 7500F $139.61 This CPU cooler isn’t available on PC Partpicker, but you can find it on Amazon. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1CGL7D1 ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO CPU Cooler $29.99 Tom shared a useful Windows tip that helps users save some money ^^ Here’s the final list from PCPartPicker: PCPartPicker Part List Motherboard: * Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($164.99 @ Newegg) Memory: * Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory ($89.97 @ Amazon) Storage: * Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME SSD ($102.97 @ B&H) Total: $357.93 Shipping, taxes, and any available discounts are included *Selected lowest prices based on the criteria set
Yes, it makes sense. And "why me" is often my motto. Thanks for the good info.
I was checking out a Ryzen 5 5800X but the rest of your recommended components match what I already had for my possible build.
But:
I require a new case, a fresh PSU, and the biggest cost comes from a new video card. That brings the total price close to $1500 or more.
What monitor are you using?
https://www.aliexpress.us/item/3256807071205641.html
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F priced at $139.61
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D1CGL7D1
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE CPU Cooler for $29.99
PCPartPicker offers a comprehensive part list
Motherboard:
*
Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI ATX AM5 Board
($164.99 on Newegg)
Memory:
*
Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM
($89.97 on Amazon)
Storage:
*
Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe SSD
($102.97 at B&H)
Video Card:
*
Gigabyte EAGLE OC GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER 12 GB Graphics Card
($599.99 on Amazon)
Case:
*
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Frame
($65.00 on B&H)
Power Supply:
*
SeaSonic FOCUS GX-750 ATX 3.0 750 W, Gold Certified Fully Modular
($89.99 on Newegg)
Overall cost comes to $1112.91
Included are shipping, taxes, and any applicable discounts
*Selected lowest-priced components based on specified criteria
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2024-07-11 01:30 EDT-0400
Total: $1283.51
PCPartPicker part list updated
Motherboard:
*
Asus TUF GAMING B650-E WIFI ATX AM5 Board
($164.99 on Newegg)
Memory:
*
Silicon Power Value Gaming 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 RAM
($89.97 on Amazon)
Storage:
*
Silicon Power UD90 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVMe Drive
($102.97 at B&H)
Video Card:
*
Gigabyte EAGLE OC GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER 16 GB Graphics Card
($798.00 on Amazon)
Case:
*
Montech AIR 903 BASE ATX Mid Tower Frame
($65.00 on B&H)
Power Supply:
*
be quiet! Pure Power 12 M 850 W, Gold Certified Fully Modular
($99.90 on Newegg)
Final total reaches $1320.83
All prices encompass shipping, taxes, and available discounts
*Lowest cost components determined according to the parameters provided*
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O.k. As per yesterday's post, I went to Costco and indeed they let me take a much closer look at the PC. RAM: Kingston Fury Beast, appears to be DDR5 5600; not bad.
Could not see the mobo model/version, hidden under that huge Vid.Card. I finally found what might be the mobo by searching etailer; pcpartpicker was the place. MSI PRO B760--VC WIFI is probably the build. Not to shabby, but still no heatsinks on the MosFets etc.
PSU: Nothing telling us what it was (neither I nor the very helpful and knowledgeable associate) on the three sides we could see. It was NOT fully modular and appeared rather compact for 750W. Closest I could find was on MSI's and Neweggs sites and it was the MSI MAG A750BN PCIE5 (Bronze) psu: MSI advertises a "gold" psu in this build.
Don't know if this is the correct one for any comparison, but without the real model this is the closest one I found. On the Cultists Network tier list the BN is in the low end tier --- that pretty much puts a complete ka-bosh on this PC; I wouldn't trust it.