I'm putting together my first "good" PC and I'm curious if the prices I'm seeing for these parts are reasonable. Here's what I'm looking at:
- AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D, MSI X870E-P Pro WiFi AM5, Corsair Vengeance RGB 32GB DDR5-6000 Kit (BUNDLE) - $950
- GPU: 9070 XT - $700
- 1TB SSD - $250
- Case for $75
- 850w power supply - $96
- Heatsink Air Cooler - $55
That brings the total to $2150. I wish I could share some pics, but the platform wouldn't let me!
3 Answers
That Microcenter bundle is a great deal for the CPU, RAM, and motherboard combo—hard to beat it at that price! Everything else seems legit too. Just make sure your cooler is sufficient; I assume you're going with a good one?
Honestly, the GPU prices have shot up recently, so you're not doing too bad there. But I recommend checking into different cases as well; I usually spend a bit more to ensure good airflow. Your case for $75 is decent if it has what you need!
For the case, I'm actually looking at this one! [Lian Li Vector V100](https://www.microcenter.com/product/697007/lian-li-vector-v100-rgb-tempered-glass-atx-mid-tower-computer-case-black), which fits my needs.
It's a tough time to be building a PC right now with all the price hikes due to market trends. Still, your build looks good! If you're considering pre-built options, those can sometimes save money these days. Just a thought!
True, prices are rough! But I'm wondering, once I build this, how long before I’ll need to do another upgrade? I usually don’t upgrade often, so I want a setup that lasts.
The cooler is actually the Peerless Assassin 120 SE, so I think it's good!