You're seeking guidance on improving your computer setup?
You're seeking guidance on improving your computer setup?
AMD Ryzen 5 7500F priced at $129.00
PCPartPicker Item List
CPU Cooler:
ID-COOLING FROZN A620 PRO SE 58 CFM CPU Cooler
($29.99 on Amazon)
Motherboard:
MSI PRO B650-S WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard
($129.99 from MSI)
Memory:
TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL30 Memory
($84.99 on Amazon)
Power Supply:
MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply
($89.99 from Newegg)
Overall Total: $334.96
Shipping, taxes, and available discounts are included
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2024-12-06 22:56 EST-0500
I would highlight a couple of issues with this build. First, I wouldn't suggest buying from Ali Express for essentials you expect to receive—better to take risks on 'play money' purchases. Second, it relies on purchasing parts that don't match the original plan, uses incompatible components, and leaves Windows OS unused, adding another $120 in retail costs.
My friend used his Visa card and he handled it well. Relevant links: https://www.techpowerup.com/forums/threa...ss.326584/ PCPartPicker Part List CPU: * Intel Core i5-12400F 2.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($111.34 @ Amazon) CPU Cooler: * ID-COOLING SE-214-XT ARGB 68.2 CFM CPU Cooler ($18.98 @ Amazon) Motherboard: * ASRock B760 Pro RS/D4 ATX LGA1700 Motherboard ($109.99 @ Amazon) Power Supply: * MSI MAG A750GL PCIE5 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($89.99 @ Newegg) Operating System: * Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit ($119.99 @ Amazon) Total: $450.29 Costs cover shipping, taxes, and any available discounts *Selected lowest-priced components based on criteria* Generated by PCPartPicker 2024-12-07 00:30 EST-0500
I mentioned something at the start since you didn’t mention the 3060 you own.
Consider a 5700x with a b550 motherboard that suits you, verify your power supply thoroughly, and reassemble everything properly.
It feels like stepping onto a spaceship with what you have.
Don’t waste money because others’ systems will likely fail in six months, as someone here pointed out.
New platforms will be released, and everyone will want to buy them again.
If the original Windows License is Retail and not OEM, you might be able to deactivate the license on the previous motherboard and reactivate it on the new one, following the guidance provided by Microsoft.
This method requires stopping the same Windows license on the older board or switching to a different operating system, such as Linux, on the old system.
You might need to contact Microsoft’s support during activation and clarify that you have changed the motherboard, ensuring you possess a valid license rather than a misleading "genuine" $12 license from a Volume or Educational License Pack.
Cheap power supplies with a 3-year warranty can still function for many years, though they often use lower-quality components and older designs with inadequate voltage regulation and uncertain power limits. Premium PSUs typically offer longer warranties—seven, ten, or even twelve years. If your main system is critical, consider using a high-quality PSU.
The earliest failures in my older PSUs are usually the electrolytic capacitors. If you're fortunate, they may gradually fail, leaking brown paste onto the PCB. Once this happens, ripple voltage increases, which can harm the motherboard, CPU, GPU, or RAM. In rare cases, the electrolytics might rupture with a loud explosion and a flash of light. The PSU’s protection circuits may prevent such damage, but only if they are functioning properly.
B550 paired with a 56/5700x would also suit me well. offers excellent value and isn’t as power-hungry as the recent Intel models. Adding a good PSU will bring it comfortably under your budget. Something like this could work.
Add the item using PCPartPicker and include a single Kingston NVMe Gen4x4 drive.
An Intel alternative could be the i5-12600k-14600K CPU. These are new on Amazon at $150 and the 14600K at $230. I favor MSI MOBO products, so MSI Pro 690-790 units are reasonably priced. Based on your needs, such as WiFi, many are around $150 or less.
I mostly purchase from Amazon Warehouse now known as Amazon Resale. You'll be amazed by the savings there. As long as you're getting items from Amazon or its resale partners—not a random seller—everything is returnable, typically within 30 days. Since the products have been opened and possibly used, they provide solid discounts and a flexible return policy. The CPUs aren't heavily discounted, but the return policy makes them worth considering.
For instance, an MSI Pro Z790-P is available in the warehouse for $104, saving you $70 compared to the new model. With $330 you could get a very fast 14600K and quality MOBO, leaving some money for a new, reliable PSU—without exceeding about $100 extra.
I built a similar setup for my son's first gamer and was surprised by how quickly it performed compared to some older models I owned. Good luck!