I'm looking to buy a new motherboard because my current one, a Gigabyte B650I Aorus Ultra, has terrible coil whine. I'm curious about the best timing for this purchase. Are there specific times of the year when prices are lower, or do they tend to stay stable?
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Before rushing into a new motherboard purchase, make sure to check your PSU first. It's often the culprit for coil whine. And as for timing, major sales events like New Year's, Easter, Christmas, and Black Friday can be good, but motherboard prices are pretty steady overall. Don’t expect huge savings even during those sales.
You might want to try swapping out your PSU first since that can often fix coil whine. Just a thought!
Honestly, it's tough to predict when prices will dip. If you really need a motherboard, it's best to just buy it now instead of waiting around.
I suspect motherboard prices will drop soon because RAM prices are going down, and there's not a lot of new AM5 builds happening right now. So the demand for motherboards seems to be pretty low.
Just get one when you really need it and can afford it. That's usually the best advice.
The best time to buy? Honestly, it was probably last year! But if you need one, honestly, now works too.
From my experience, the ideal time to buy is really when you've got the cash ready. Just grab it when you can!
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