I'm looking at a PC setup that includes an MSI GeForce GTX 1080 Ti Gaming X with 11GB of memory, an Intel Core i7 5960X CPU running at 3.5GHz, a 1TB M.2 SSD, and 32GB of RAM. I'm curious whether $375 is a reasonable price for all of this gear. Any thoughts?
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Honestly, that's a pretty decent deal for the GPU alone. The 1080 Ti is still a solid card! You should definitely check local prices for a better comparison, though. In my area, used prices would put this around $300 max for everything.
Just a heads-up, the Intel Core i7 5960X is an older model and not on the Windows 11 compatibility list. If you're looking to future-proof your setup, that might not be the best choice. I say skip it unless it's a real steal.
The deal isn't terrible, but keep in mind that's a pretty old CPU, which limits its overall value. If you're focused mainly on gaming, there are better options out there for a little more money, like a newer Ryzen CPU.
The 5960X actually does hold up pretty well in games if you overclock it! But I agree, newer tech is often more cost-effective for performance.
Yeah, I found similar deals around here too. Plus, remember the i7 5960X is quite dated now and not really the best for gaming these days.