Need Help Choosing Parts
I put this parts list together and am looking for some advice.
https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=97b5e185-50d4-4c8b-9bff-bfcb42b22291
what should I exchange for what? I’m on a budget and need one for school, any help/answers would be nice.
what should I exchange for what? I’m on a budget and need one for school, any help/answers would be nice.
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This build is solid for keeping it under $900, except one thing imo.
I'd definitely look in the direction of getting a solid state drive. If you replace the RAM in your config with SKU 348201 (G.Skill Ripjaws V 16GB (2x8), that should shave about $50 off the RAM and you can replace the 2TB HDD with a Samsung 1TB SSD instead. The processor also comes with a stealth cooler already with pre-applied thermal paste so you could lose the heatsink kit & thermal paste you selected as well.
Sacrificing RGB and replacing 2TB HDD with a 1TB SSD puts you at
$884 + tax vs $845 + tax
I've included the build URL here: https://www.microcenter.com/site/content/custom-pc-builder.aspx?load=08430377-470c-43c6-9d98-1b9dbd7af4be
You'll also want to consider getting a Windows license as well. https://www.microcenter.com/product/610158/microsoft-microsoft-windows-10-home-32-64-bit---usb
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