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neontinker5 said:https://www.techradar.com/reviews/amd-ryzen-5-processor
I haven't heard back from TechRadar; maybe they're just swamped?

It's not a rush, it's just that—TechRadar is basically out of the picture 😬. Plus, they don't even have a US branch active right now, so I doubt anyone would be able to chat with you anyway. Unless you happen to speak Canadian

Anyway, you can pick up an R5 1600 from $266 locally or grab an R7 2700 directly from $426 at TechRadar. Those are much better deals; this current option is just stuck in limbo...

Also, keep an eye out tomorrow (Black Friday) or Monday (Cyber Monday)—there might still be some surprise discounts floating around.

If it’s actually refurbished, they really ought to be upfront about that in the description...

Take that GTX 1060, for example. It doesn't explicitly say it's refurbished, but it's listed as "bulk" (no packaging) with only a 6-month warranty. Honestly, that smells like a "stolen from a warehouse truck" kind of deal to me.

An RX 580 8GB has never really sold for less than $220 before—and that’s talking about brand-new units—so this is definitely an incredible deal for $333. Honestly, though, the retailers will probably just settle this behind closed doors. Both of those 😁

If anyone happens to stumble upon this, I’d suggest asking about the warranty. It might be a discounted rate, similar to how those "bulk" GTX 1060 cards ended up with only a 6-month warranty.

Samuel Castillo49 said:Is there seriously an RX 580 8GB available for $333? That would honestly be the greatest hardware deal of the century.

Sales kick off this Friday (Eastern Time, Chicago, and Los Angeles). The only real question is how much stock they actually have left.

Goldman Sachs



Of course that crossed-out price is total nonsense, but now they're claiming it applies to the entire country rather than just the Chicago branch. Still, I’d take that with a heavy grain of salt; even if those specific items aren't stocked in every local store, it's likely just a handful of products being mismanaged somewhere out in the Midwest...

Of course the GPU is 😁

In this case the numbers align perfectly with the stock benchmarks (both gaming and stress tests like FurMark)

That said, you can achieve a lot more click through undervolting (better performance paired with lower power draw)

But regardless, I wouldn't recommend going any further without a high-quality 650W power supply...

PowerColor Radeon RX Vega 64, 8GB - $866

Honestly, this was probably the best V64 deal I've seen yet—that cooling solution is top-tier—but... eh, I think I missed the boat. You can grab a baseline Radeon RX 5700 for basically the same price now. Maybe they'll drop prices even further, or we'll see another massive Nvidia 10 series clearance sale soon.

Besides, I’m a little nervous about my power supply. Even though it's a high-end Corsair RM550x, I'd rather not push it to its limits unless I absolutely have to. 😬

Dell UltraSharp Monitor - $215, though you'd have to factor in our local sales tax plus shipping costs

Look, if you're getting this kind of performance for the price, who cares how it actually runs? 😁

Also, I know quite a few people were complaining about those Patriot kits—especially the ones paired with 1st gen Ryzen CPUs and 300-series boards where they couldn't hit top speeds—but overall, it shouldn't be an issue.

I felt like I hit the jackpot when I snagged 16GB for $363, especially since prices shot up so fast by $500... Looking at things now, it’s wild that we can just cram 16GB into an entry-level build with a quad-core processor.

Corsair Vengeance DDR4 16GB (2x8GB) CL16 - $158

The RM kicks in its fan curve even later at higher load percentages, plus the fan stays much quieter under load.

Intel Core i5-7600K + NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 + stock cooler - $700

https://www.amazon.com/intel-core-i5-7600k/s?k=intel+core+i5-7600k

If you were to hunt these down individually at the lowest prices available, you'd end up paying about 200-$100 more

Furthermore

https://www.newegg.com/p/amd-ryzen-7...

$419 even after factoring in an $8.90 shipping fee, there's mention of using a promo code like "FREESHIP" for free delivery on orders over $40, but don't quote me on that.

mellowraven8 said:I did a fresh install on a brand new SSD from scratch. Even I was impressed by how smooth it felt.

You didn't necessarily have to do that when just swapping a GPU, but since you're changing the motherboard, it’s definitely the smart move to ensure everything stays stable.

Did you make sure to uninstall those AMD drivers first?

You should probably run DDU (Display Driver Uninstaller) just to clear out any leftover traces from your old GPU.

Don't hold your breath waiting for that specific item to hit the sale rack. In my experience, about 99% of computer components either stay at full price or feature those "fake" discounts—you know, where they slash a massive, inflated MSRP that nobody was ever actually paying anyway.

Check out these performance numbers

https://www.techpowerup.com/review/e...-ultra/29.html

And yeah, you hit the nail on the head regarding resonance. When it comes to these higher-priced cards, the performance jump just doesn't scale proportionally with the price tag.

It’s also true that there isn't really a "top tier" option right now—if the Radeon RX 5700 had more longevity, it would still be relevant for you. However, it actually makes more sense to upgrade more frequently rather than dropping a massive amount of cash once every five years.

Think about it this way: say you sell the card after three years and reinvest roughly $667 back into a newer model while pocketing the rest. Mathematically speaking, you come out ahead compared to dumping $1333 all at once for a setup intended to last six years. Of course, if you're chasing 144 fps on ultra settings, you'll have to pay the premium, but I doubt your kids are hardcore gamers. Especially since that Radeon HD 7950 was doing the job just fine. By the way, looking back, that GPU was easily one of the smartest purchases ever made in terms of staying relevant over time.

If you’re looking to build a full rig from a single retailer, there’s really no reason to hold out for Black Friday. Most of those deep discounts target individual components rather than whole systems, and you'll usually find much better deals on sites like Amazon.

Honestly, just grab the EVGA GeForce GTX 1660 super. It performs nearly as well as the 1660Ti, but you'll save about $$133 less
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You can find plenty of options all over the US...

If you're feeling a bit more extravagant, here are some pricier alternatives: RTX 2060 6GB, or maybe a custom Radeon RX 5700 if you want to hit the ceiling—check this one or this one.

But look, if people were happy with the Radeon HD 7950 back in the day, this first option will be more than enough for you (it’s noticeably more powerful, too).