I'm looking to build a PC for casual gaming at 1080p, and I want to know if there are areas where I can save some money without sacrificing performance. Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X 4.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($120.00)
- **CPU Cooler**: Thermalright Assassin X 120 Refined SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler ($17.89)
- **Motherboard**: ASRock B650M Pro RS WiFi Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard ($129.99)
- **Memory**: Crucial Classic 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR5-5600 CL46 Memory ($138.46)
- **Storage**: Crucial P510 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 5.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($139.99)
- **Video Card**: ASRock Challenger OC Arc B580 12 GB Video Card ($289.99)
- **Case**: Cooler Master Q300L V2 MicroATX Mini Tower Case ($61.99)
- **Power Supply**: Corsair CX750M (2021) 750 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply ($59.99)
Total comes to $958.30, including all shipping and taxes. Any tips to shave off some costs?
6 Answers
Buying a used video card can really upgrade your savings here. You may land a much better deal on the used market!
Honestly, you've already got a great price-to-performance ratio here! If you're willing to go for used parts, you might find some savings on the motherboard and GPU, but buying new certainly has its perks.
Keep an eye out for deals on the B580; I’ve seen it drop to around $250 if you're patient!
This setup looks solid! I agree on downgrading to a PCI-E 4.0 drive, which will still do the job without breaking the bank. Might be tough to find a better deal than what you've already picked out, though.
If you're near a MicroCenter, check out their prebuilt options. They often have solid deals—like a comparable prebuilt for $700 with slightly less powerful specs than what you’re building.
You can definitely save some cash! Swapping the 7600X for a 7600 would cut costs without much impact on gaming performance. Also, consider a PCIe 4 SSD instead of a PCIe 5. Plus, look for memory that's cheaper, like a 6000 CL30 or more affordable CL46 options – should save you around $150 without losing 1080p quality!
Yeah, and you could go for a more budget-friendly A620 motherboard. Also, I’m surprised to see the Q300L priced at $60! It used to be around $40. Everything else looks pretty decent, but I’d keep the PSU since $62 is really reasonable.