I'm working on a new PC build for both productivity and gaming, but I'm trying to keep costs down. Here's my current setup from PCPartPicker:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D
- **GPU**: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080
- **RAM**: Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR5 6400 64GB Kit
- **PSU**: MSI MAG A850GL 850W PCIE5 ATX3.0 80 Plus Gold
- **CPU Cooler**: Noctua NH-D15 G2
- **Motherboard**: ASRock Phantom Gaming X870E Nova WiFi (DDR5)
- **Storage**: Western Digital WD BLACK SN7100 NVMe SSD 2TB
- **PC Case**: MONTECH E-ATX Case Air 903 Max
- **Monitor**: AOC Q27G3XMN 27" 2K
The total is around $3669.15, and while I do want to keep the performance, I'd love suggestions to save about $50 to $100 without compromising too much on quality. Any advice?
1 Answer
Honestly, with that level of hardware, any change might not significantly impact performance. But if you're set on trimming costs, consider downgrading the CPU cooler to a more affordable air cooler. Also, if you're not on a tight deadline, waiting might help you snag better deals as prices change.
Is the overall build a good one? I’ve heard mixed opinions about it.