I'm fairly new to building PCs and I'm looking for advice on improving my current build for better performance relative to cost. I've already purchased the GPU, CPU, and storage, so I'm trying to figure out if my motherboard and RAM choices could be adjusted to save some cash without sacrificing too much performance. If I can swap out components with similar specs that are cheaper or maybe pay a bit more for a significant improvement, that would be ideal. The motherboard and RAM can be bundled on Newegg for about $330, which feels a bit steep. I got overwhelmed researching motherboards, so any constructive input would really help! Thanks in advance!
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It looks like you've got some expensive components. However, I recommend checking if you're actually getting value for your money. Sometimes those brand names come with a premium that doesn't add much in terms of performance. Just a quick note—are you in the US? I need to make sure any suggestions I give are valid for your pricing.
Yeah, I'm in the US and all the prices I mentioned are in USD. Sorry for the confusion!