Deals, Discounts, and Best PC Component Buys & Builds

True. BTW, I just picked up an RX 380X at a pretty reasonable price. It looks quite promising—finally something to bridge the gap between the Radeon R9 280X and the GeForce GTX 970 or the Radeon R9 390. CLICK It doesn't lag much behind the Radeon R9 290; in some spots, they're practically equal. For a starting price of $733, it definitely doesn't look bad.

At the heart of some $667 uncertainty. Prices will likely continue to slide since this card is still so fresh on the market—especially with AMD announcing more price cuts soon. That said, don't expect the Radeon R9 380X to be a massive leap over the Radeon R9 280X. I actually saw a Tom's Hardware review suggesting the Radeon R9 280X holds its own or even outperforms it in several titles. The Radeon R9 380X only really pulls ahead in games like The Witcher 3 or Dying Light, which is probably due to much better tessellation performance. Jay2cents has already run tests on the entire Nitro lineup (the 380, 380X, and Radeon R9 390), and his results show that an overclocked 380 performs almost identically to a stock 380X. All things considered, if those prices drop as expected, I think we're looking at a very popular GPU.

Timothy Kim60 said:https://www.newegg.com/nvidia-geforce-gtx-970/p/N82E1683879925347

Man, that took forever 🤣

I’m honestly pretty relieved to see this card moving—I was actually worried people were still hung up on that whole "issue" with having only 3.5GB of VRAM.

At $2.5 million, nobody should be losing sleep over this 😬 You can't even find a single Radeon R9 390 at that price point anymore.

Exactly. If you're looking at a GeForce GTX 970 and a Radeon R9 390 at the same price point, most reviewers—myself included—would probably lean toward the other option. But when the GeForce GTX 970 hits a price like this? You grab it if you need it. You simply won't find better value for your money elsewhere.

There might be more deals like this coming down the pipeline. We saw something similar over at Best Buy recently where both the ASUS Strix and the ROG Strix GeForce GTX 970 models were dropped below $280 with discounts.

If anyone’s looking for some inspiration, check out http://www.konfa.cf. I’ve put together a handful of different builds categorized by price range so there’s something for every budget. It’s a pretty small list right now, but I’m working on adding more options all the time. Keep in mind the parts aren't set in stone—you can swap components around however you like. On the site, you'll see photos of the cases along with a full breakdown of the parts, including prices for both online orders and in-store pickup. You'll also see the total cost for the whole rig and a direct link to the shop to grab everything. I'm still looking into whether we can offer a service to actually assemble the builds for you, though.

Typical pre-built setups (usually a total disaster since they don't even list the specific components). Think Radeon R9 390 paired with a cheap, low-end power supply 😬

Timothy Kim60 said:It's just one of those typical pre-built setups—total disaster because they don't even list the actual parts. It's basically a Radeon R9 390 paired with a cheap generic power supply. 😬

At the end of the day, the salesman just wants to close the deal and move the inventory, right? 😁

I've looked through a few builds on this page and honestly, none of them make any sense 😁 Like, why pair a CPU with integrated graphics with an extra card that’s basically just as powerful as the built-in stuff? 😁

Give people some actual advice instead of just telling them what to do. 🙂
I don't know, I personally think the whole concept for the site isn't bad at all. But I'm with you on one thing—if they're charging those prices, the PC builds have to be top-tier to justify the cost.

Timothy Kim60 said:Your standard pre-built rigs—total disasters since they don't even list the actual components. A Radeon R9 390 paired with a generic power supply? Just great. 😬

http://www.konfa.cf/konfe-po-mjeri/preko-20-$0.00/

I honestly think this "Hipster" build is some of the most pretentious garbage I've ever had the misfortune of laying eyes on. The only thing I can't find a reason to complain about is the RAM. 🤣

Wait, what even is this? Why is this being posted in a thread dedicated to useful sites and actual best buys? This is the exact opposite of everything we're looking for here. 🙂 With a $4,000 gaming rig, 6 TB of HDD storage, and a 1 TB SSD, plus a single GPU... you could easily snag a 980Ti SLi for that kind of cash.

Bradley Lewis59 said:http://www.konfa.cf/konfe-po-mjeri/preko-20-$0.00/

I honestly think this "Hipster" build is some of the absolute worst, most pretentious junk I've ever laid eyes on. The only part I don't have an issue with is the RAM. 🤣

People with deep pockets who just want to show off—but don't actually know a thing about PC parts—would probably drop a ton of cash on this garbage without thinking twice. Then again, it just hit me that we probably don't even have many people like that hanging out here. 😵

Honestly, it seems like there’s always someone popping up looking for a high-end rig to drop serious cash on, but since they’ve actually bothered to show up here to ask for advice, it’s clear they aren't just throwing money at the wall to see what sticks; they’re looking for actual value for their investment. And let's be real, we're talking about budgets hovering around the $20 $0.00 mark, and if someone is spending north of that, they’re almost certainly an enthusiast who knows exactly what kind of hardware they’re sinking their hard-earned money into.

Generally speaking, anyone dropping ten grand or more is usually an enthusiast who knows exactly what they’re looking for. They aren't just buying blindly; if they don't know the specifics, they're actively seeking expert advice. People don't just throw that kind of cash at the first pre-built rig they see without doing their homework. When you're dealing with that much money, you don't just wing it—you research, you ask questions, and you make sure you know exactly what specs you need to get your money's worth.

Years ago, we used to have threads here all about building rigs within a specific budget, but experience has shown that money is just one part of the equation—and usually the part that holds you back the most.

At the end of the day, what actually matters is what you plan to do with the PC and whether the parts are even sitting on a shelf at Best Buy. You can try to play math games all you want, but if there isn't a decent, budget-friendly GPU in stock when you need to game... well, you're stuck. And unfortunately, inventory changes by the hour.

Plus, with higher resolutions becoming the norm, you can't ignore the monitor anymore. Some people are fine with 1080p, while others will insist on QHD. It’s the same deal with laptops; you have to balance the screen resolution against your wallet and the power of the GPU. If you follow this stuff daily, it's easy, but for everyone else? You'd have to check every retailer's site every single morning to see if prices shifted because of the dollar exchange rate or if parts are actually in stock or stuck on a shipping container for three weeks. Suddenly, building a rig feels like Mission Impossible.

And don't even get me started on other issues, like pairing a CPU with actual workloads, getting the RAM right, picking a reliable power supply, or dealing with shops trying to offload junk just to move inventory... it's a headache. 🤦

From what I can tell, this site is basically just showing off sample builds. They aren't selling pre-built, complex systems right out of the box; instead, they’re laying out virtual configurations that serve as templates. It's set up so a customer can swap out any component they don't like for something else, since you're ultimately picking exactly what goes into your online shopping cart. 🤷

I’m with NESHO95 on this one. I don't see what makes this site any more special than any other retailer out there. Most shops offer pre-built configurations, and most allow you to tweak them if you really want to—back in 2006, I actually customized a pre-built rig at my local neighborhood computer shop. You can build from scratch using individual components everywhere, too. There's nothing unique about their selection or their pricing, and their customer service and warranty support are total wildcards. 🤷