Hey everyone! I'm trying to build a PC for my boyfriend and I've put together a parts list. I'm looking to save about $100 without sacrificing too much performance. I'd appreciate any suggestions you might have! Just a couple of things to keep in mind: I'm not changing the case unless there's a really similar one that's cheaper, and I need to stick with a 2TB SSD. Thanks in advance!
P.S. I accidentally included a Windows license in my list, so just ignore that part. Still need to cut $100 from the total. Cheers!
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I made some tweaks to your build and saved a total of about $97! The mobo I went with is a Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E, and I found some decent RAM that should cut costs. I’ll send you the updated list for your reference!
If you're open to second-hand items, you could snag a 7800X3D for around $300-320. You can also find non-RGB RAM pretty cheap! r/hardwareswap is a fantastic place to check for those.
Consider swapping the CPU cooler for a Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE. That can save you around $20. If you switch to a different motherboard and RAM that others suggested, you could save even more!
You can run Windows for free without activating it temporarily until you can afford a license. Just keep in mind you might miss some customization features, but it’ll still work fine. Also, don’t fall for cheap grey market licenses—they're risky!
The PNY 5070OC graphics card can save you about $60, but check availability on Newegg because it was out of stock last I saw. Just make sure it fits your needs!
Thanks for the suggestions! That motherboard sounds like a great pick!