I'm looking for a solid PC setup that can handle 1440p gaming at decent frame rates. Currently, I found a deal on Newegg for a combo including an AMD Ryzen 7 7700X, ASUS B850 MAX GAMING Wi-Fi motherboard, 32GB of CORSAIR Vengeance RGB DDR5 RAM, an ASUS TUF Gaming 850W Gold PSU, and a MONTECH HS02 PRO case. The total cost on pcpartpicker is $880, but Newegg has it bundled for $790. I'm wondering if this is the best deal I can get or if I should wait for potentially better offers in the future. Additionally, I know the CPU doesn't include a cooler; I'm planning to buy a GeForce RTX 5070 Ti regardless, since I doubt it will see a sale soon. I'm also keeping my 4TB m.2 SSD from my old build since I'm passing that PC down to my little brother.
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You might want to look into getting a Thermalright PA120 cooler for around $35; it's a solid choice for any AM5 CPU. That said, you could tweak your build by choosing different parts instead of sticking to that bundle.
Thanks! I've adjusted the PSU and case already. The other memory options are around $110, but this one is on promo for $90, and there's a $20 coupon on the case because I've got five items in my cart. I might also look for a case closer to $80, but I really like how this one looks, so I'm okay spending a bit more.