Posts by graniteraven5

So, twenty-five percent on every single component? That seems steep! And does anyone know what the customs duties look like? I mean, when it comes to the processor, there really isn't much of an alternative, is there? I'm actually calling in from Cleveland at the moment—maybe I should just stick to local options? Does anyone have any advice on how I might go about ordering those parts from Germany instead?

First off, hello everyone!

I'm currently in the middle of putting together a brand-new PC build—after spending quite a few days diving down the research rabbit hole, I think I've finally nailed down these components:

https://pcpartpicker.com/list/MQ7BXH

So, I'm reaching out because I could really use some expert advice—specifically, will all of this work together smoothly? I'm hoping to avoid any nasty compatibility issues or anything of that nature. I haven't included a power supply in the list since I'm planning to repurpose my current one (which should fit the case, too). Also, if anyone could give me their take on how reliable sites like Newegg, Best Buy, and Amazon actually are... that would be amazing. If you've ordered parts from them before, please let me know what the experience was like—was the shipping process easy, or did you run into any headaches with your delivery?

Thanks so much in advance!