Hey everyone! I'm about to dive into building my very first PC, and I'd love your thoughts on the parts I've picked out. I'm wondering if everything looks good or if there are any components I should consider swapping for better options. Here's my list: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/P4jGMC. Thanks in advance for your help!
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I’m not an expert in PC building, but your setup looks pretty solid to me!
If you're looking for alternatives, check out this 5070ti build that’s around the same price: [https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y2Cwnp](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Y2Cwnp). Might give you some better options!
You might want to consider getting 6000 CL30 RAM for the same price instead of sticking with the Corsair brand since it tends to be pricier. Also, the Corsair 3500X case is more expensive than the Montech Air 903 Max but actually performs worse in terms of cooling. Here's a good comparison: https://www.techpowerup.com/review/corsair-3500x-argb/7.html.
Wow, is the 7800x3d really that cheap in the US? I paid around £360 (which is about $487) for mine just a few weeks ago.
Ditch that Windows key you have listed! You can actually download and install Windows for free straight from Microsoft. Just grab an 8 GB USB drive and a laptop to set it up. You'll have a watermark saying "activate windows" in the corner, but it won't hinder performance, and you can barely notice it while gaming or working.
Yeah, I've seen that too! It's a neat workaround.
I've heard you can even hide the watermark using a command prompt trick!