Hey everyone! I'm considering upgrading my old system which currently runs on an i3 10300 and has a 1080ti. I'm planning to switch to an AM5 setup while keeping the 1080ti for now, with thoughts of upgrading to a 4070ti later on. I found a deal for a brand new build with an AMD Ryzen 5 7600, an Asus B650M A II motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM for $350 USD, all with warranties. Since I have a 750W power supply lying around, I'm not worried about that. I also have a 180hz 1440p monitor and plan to game on AAA titles only, no productivity work. Do you think $350 is a fair price for this setup?
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Honestly, the only standout here is the CPU. The Asus Prime motherboards don’t really pack the punch for the price, so there are better deals out there. I’d suggest trying to negotiate the price down to around $275-300 if you can. Check this link for a better setup I found: [parts list](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/TLsJ7R). It offers an entry-level B650 motherboard and the right RAM speeds for about $20 less! You’ll get a better overall AM5 experience.
Thanks for the advice! I'll definitely try and haggle the price down. Unfortunately, prices here are higher; the cheapest B650 motherboard I can find is around $260!