If this CPU isn't breaking your bank, it’s a solid pick.
https://www.amazon.com/s?k=ryzen+4650g
It features Zen 2 architecture with integrated graphics that will absolutely smoke a GeForce GT 710. Just make sure you run dual-channel RAM at higher speeds—grabbing two 8GB sticks at 3000MHz or 3200MHz (CL15 or CL16 aren't expensive these days) is vital. Pair it with a B450 or B550 motherboard.
A more budget-friendly route would be the i3 10100F for $217 + you can just stick with that GT 710 you have.
Look, I’m telling you, any of those will just struggle to keep up. You should grab something higher quality—something that actually leaves the door open if you decide to drop in a GPU down the road.
It’s a decent setup. You could probably save some cash by opting for a cheaper power supply. But honestly—how much does having a smaller footprint actually matter to you?
This should handle an average PC setup without any issues. For instance, think about a mid-range CPU like a Ryzen 5 or an Intel i5 paired with a GPU such as a GTX 1650 super or a 1660 super.
Don't go expecting any miracles from retailers this Black Friday. Most of these deals are just illusions created by hiking up prices back in September or October only to pretend they're "on sale" now. Or they’ll slash a price tag that was never even real to begin with. 😁
Anyway, what kind of graphics card are you running? Are you aiming for 1440p at 75Hz, or are you looking to hit 1080p at 144Hz?
It’s a solid deal; those latest LC Power office power supplies are actually quite decent for the price point. Of course, the "sale" is just marketing hype since it was never even priced at $110 😁
Yeah, the price point makes sense given the current market. We don't know the exact specs for the PSU or the drives yet, but they aren't rookies; if there's a 750W Gold unit in there, it should be high enough quality to handle that hard drive reliably.
My only real hesitation is the cooling setup. Check with them to see what kind of CPU cooler is installed—is it just the stock one, or did they upgrade it? If it’s just the factory cooler, suggest they toss in something like this:
Also, keep in mind that the case usually ships with just a single 12cm rear fan. Unless they've already added an intake fan in the front, you're going to have zero airflow. Make sure they add at least one front fan. I'm only bringing this up because I'm worried that GPU is going to bake every other component in the rig. Don't get me wrong, an RTX 3080 has a solid cooler and the core itself will stay chilly, but we're talking about TDP here—that heat has to go somewhere. It's going to bleed out into the case, so you absolutely need some airflow to move it along.
Look, even without knowing every single spec, buying a pre-built is really the only way to snag this hardware. From what I can tell, you aren't overpaying much compared to the Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price. If you tried to hunt down these parts individually, you’d actually end up spending more than the total cost here.
My only real concern is whether the cooling can handle it. That GPU pulls over 300W, and since the case isn't exactly top-tier, the internal temps are going to climb fast, affecting everything else inside. It might be worth investing a bit extra in an aftermarket CPU cooler—like a Cooler Master Hyper 212, for instance—and maybe adding a couple of extra case fans to help things breathe.
That’s my take—go for it. The only real downside is that it lacks a zero-dB mode, so the fan won't stop spinning when things are running cool, but as far as I know, you won't find any other coolers at this price point that offer that feature anyway.
Honestly, there's no point in picking up a 3600XT when you can just grab a standard Ryzen 5 3600 instead; it's simply not worth the extra cash.
Besides, you missed the most critical part—what are you actually planning to use this PC for, and what other components are you running in your current build?
Also, just a heads-up: you’d see some bottlenecking with a 2700X, though it wouldn't be massive at 1440p. This is essentially a review of the 2700X since they paired it with a 2080Ti, which performs almost identically to a GeForce RTX 3070.
Look, let's be real—you can't put "price-to-performance" and "high-end gaming" in the same sentence. That's just how the math works.
The leftover value for the CPU and GPU is roughly $1000... Though without knowing the exact motherboard or power supply specs, I'm betting the drives aren't anything high-end either
Kenneth Harris3 said:I've posted a question here because I could really use some help determining a fair price.
Just to set the record straight for all the self-proclaimed experts out there who claim they're so good at "appraising" the value of used parts: here’s the proof that they couldn't be more wrong.
I listed my AORUS GeForce® RTX 2060 SUPER™ 8G, and within just 24 hours, I already had four inquiries. I originally posted it on eBay for $460, which was a price I would have been perfectly happy to hold. However, I’m not really in the mood to deal with endless back-and-forth messaging, and honestly, the extra cash isn't worth the headache. So, I offered a guy a $30 discount if he could pick it up later today. Done deal. ☕
That’s all there is to say. Now I’m just sitting here playing back those words in my head: "Be happy and dance a jig if you manage to snag $400 for that graphics card." 🤦
Honestly, that’s a problem with your client. You can't let idiots set the standard.
I know a guy who used to flip old i5 and i7 processors for massive profits. He realized just how many people were completely clueless—honestly, they were totally lost in time and space. We're talking about people actually paying premium prices for quad-core chips with HT from back in 2013. $400 Back when you could actually snag a 6-core, 12-thread Ryzen at a decent price... $267Look, this is just some new stock from the retailer. It’s not solely about the CPU, either—we're talking about motherboards that are already six or seven years old. If they give out (and let's be honest, there's a real chance they will), you won't be able to find a replacement anywhere. You simply can't use hardware like that as a benchmark.
It’s fair to say that whether it's worth that much depends entirely on the seller and their ability to close the deal. At the end of the day, it all comes down to luck—whether they happen to stumble upon a sucker or if they find themselves unable to move the product.
coastalsurfer51 said:I was actually thinking about Black Fridayand all those big sales. I'd love to snag some PC parts at a decent discount if I can, though I guess it might not be such a bad idea to just wait for the next generation of GPUs if they really are that much better
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Well, if you're planning to build this piece by piece, look at this post—if you see these two drives on Amazon, grab them immediately.
Basically, get a 970 EVO NVMe for your system drive and a 2TB SATA drive for storage.😁
If you think you'll need them, just pick up at least one of those.
Grab a mouse too if you need one (unless you have tiny hands). If you don't have an Amazon account, it's easy to set one up; they just ask for card info, and you don't even need that verification device right away. You won't see the final price until the very last step.
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1) $333 It's just a discount compared to some fake price. They could have just said "on sale from $6.75" and it would be the same thing. An NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070 at MSRP plus sales tax should be around $1333. Obviously, that’s not realistic now—you're looking at closer to $5,000 range—but $2.00 isn't actually a deal.
2) The 2700X is worth it because it's a solid deal for the money. The 2600? Not worth it in a build like this. The 1600AF has been around forever; it's basically the same thing and won't keep up with an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. An Intel Core i5-10600K is better than the 2700X in most games, but you'll still run into a bit of a bottleneck with the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070
I agree regarding the fake discounts—you have to watch out—but $1333 is unrealistic. The actual market price for that GPU is closer to $1667. The issue is that they probably can't even source it for $1933; that's just what the website claims.
Even now, they’re sitting at 1800$667—but that was just a temporary promotion. From what I hear, they're pretty much sold out now (maybe there are just a few left in stock)
The real issue right now is the supply chain for the AMD Ryzen 5000 series and the latest GPUs (NVIDIA's 3000 series and AMD's 6000 series). Your first mission should be trying to snag an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3070. Option two would be the RX 6800. Keep an eye on Best Buy or Newegg for local shops, and check Amazon for better deals. If you manage to grab something, let me know, and then we can figure out the rest of the build. There’s no point in planning the specs right now since GPUs are impossible to find. They pop up and vanish instantly.
Otherwise, you might just have to wait until next month or so when things finally stabilize.