I'm piecing together a PC build and would love some feedback! Here's what I have so far:
- **CPU**: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor ($169.00)
- **Motherboard**: Asus PRIME B550M-A WIFI II Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.00)
- **Memory**: Corsair Vengeance RGB RS 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 ($187.00)
- **Storage**: 2 x Samsung 990 Pro 4 TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSDs ($77.00 and $82.00)
- **Video Card**: Asus PRIME OC Radeon RX 9060 XT 8 GB ($489.00)
- **Case**: Okinos Cypress 5 Air ARGB Mid Tower Case ($85.00)
- **Power Supply**: MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply ($70.00)
Total is around 1300 AUD. I've already ordered the 32GB of RAM and the two SSDs, but I'm wondering if I need a heatsink for the SSDs. Also, I'm a bit worried that the SSDs from AliExpress might be a scam. What's your take on this?
2 Answers
Those SSDs you mentioned from AliExpress? Yeah, those are a hard pass. They usually sell for 400-500 at legit retailers. If they show up, you're either getting some cheap knockoffs or, at worst, a much smaller capacity drive with hacked components. Keep an eye on them once they arrive; testing is definitely a must!
Also, I hope you didn't get those DDR4 components fresh off the shelf. There are better options out there. You might want to consider looking into second-hand CPUs and motherboards, and definitely grab that 9060 XT with 16GB instead.
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