Hey everyone! I'm diving into my first PC build and had initially planned a budget of $800, but I've ended up spending around $944 including tax. I'm looking for tips on how to potentially lower my costs and any suggestions you might have would be greatly appreciated! Here's what I've put together so far:
- **Processor**: Intel Core i7-12700KF - $189
- **CPU Cooler**: ID-COOLING SE-214-XT Black - $18
- **Motherboard**: MSI PRO Z690-A WiFi DDR4 ProSeries - $110
- **Graphics Card**: Intel Arc B580 Limited Edition - $320
- **Memory**: KLEVV Bolt X DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz - $40
- **Storage**: Western Digital 1TB WD Blue NVMe SSD - $59
- **Power Supply**: Thermaltake Smart 700W - $54
- **Case**: Montech AIR 100 ARGB Micro-ATX Tower - $90
Total: $880 before tax. Looking forward to your thoughts!
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Your build looks solid! Just a heads up, I wouldn't recommend buying a used power supply, as new ones usually come with a warranty and are safer. There really isn't much room for price reduction unless you consider cheaper components now and plan to upgrade later. Just remember to do thorough research if you decide to look for parts on platforms like Facebook Marketplace!
Good point about the PSU! What parts do you think I should ensure have a warranty?