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Howdy everyone! Been about ten years since I've posted or built a computer. Here's my new purchased parts list. Let me know what y'all think.

Looks mostly fine from a quick glance, though if you tend to keep your PCs that long I'd suggest switching from 2x16GB to 2x32GB. 32 Gigs is fine for now, but for the extra $100 or so you'll get lots of breathing room. Unfortunately putting 4 sticks in an AM5 board is more headache than it's worth so you might not easily be able to add an extra two sticks down the road.

I'd just do 64 now and know you're safe for the life of the computer. You could even get a grey market windows key and what you'd save is likely enough to pay for the ram upgrade.

I don't know the Orico SSDs so that's maybe the only other spot where there's obvious upgrade potential to look at.
 
looks good, but the 9800X3D is usually selling for pretty much the same as the 7800X3D, so I would go with that.

Orico is a fairly solid brand in accessories, but I'm not sure I'd give them my full confidence for something like an SSD. The price is very good, but it could leave you with a very sour taste in your mouth and be out $111.00. I'd recommend getting a solid 1TB and an affordable HDD to store your stuff until you can afford to get a second SSD from someone reputable.

also, check your local Staples...they have a promo on the Corsair RM###e PSU right now.

lastly, PM me and I can show you where you can get a legit global electronic license for Windows 11 Home / Pro for about $20 - $30 CAD.

edit - how do I know they're legit? I've been buying and using them since 2016 and never had any of the 10 or 11 license fail on me. and yes, they are legit. I don't understand all the legal loophole mumbo jumbo, but MS slammed companies taht were recyclinng OEM keys from PC's being recycled but haven't touched anyone that sells the global eLicense. just make sure you're buying it from one of the trustworthy rsellers. I usually go with whomever Guru3D has a partnership ad / promo with.
 
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Buy a Windows key from Techspot / HUB instead? It's $15 to $20 for Windows 11 Pro. I trust Techspot more than SCDKey. SSD wise, buy something like Samsung, Western Digital, or Kioxia. Don't buy these no name brand stuff. A WD Black SN770 2TB is $124, Kioxia Exceria w/ heatsink is $125. 32GB is kind of hitting the ceiling in my Windows 11. I have 10 Firefox tab open and it already ate up 40% of my 32GB RAM.
 
FreeKnight said:
Looks mostly fine from a quick glance, though if you tend to keep your PCs that long I'd suggest switching from 2x16GB to 2x32GB. 32 Gigs is fine for now, but for the extra $100 or so you'll get lots of breathing room. Unfortunately putting 4 sticks in an AM5 board is more headache than it's worth so you might not easily be able to add an extra two sticks down the road.

I'd just do 64 now and know you're safe for the life of the computer. You could even get a grey market windows key and what you'd save is likely enough to pay for the ram upgrade.

I don't know the Orico SSDs so that's maybe the only other spot where there's obvious upgrade potential to look at.
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FK's recommendation for 2x 32GB isn't bad. Crucial had some of their 64GB kits on sale for $170.00 recently. note, you want 2x 32GB sticks, not 4x 16GB sticks as the memory controllers on both AMD and Intel CPU struggle running fast RAM when all 4 slots are populated. When you run 4 DIMM, it's often downclocked by the PC to 4800mhz. there are some 192GB and 256GB kits by G-Skill or Patriot that use 4 sticks @ 6000mhz that are supposed to work, but they are by no means cheap..or affordable for the average joe. :P
 
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Should have mentioned, I had a $2,000 limit. Wasn't too sure about Windows keys working. Thought they might be a ripoff.
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I've never bought a windows key that didn't work. Once got an office key that didn't, but the company fixed it pretty quickly.

It's not zero risk, but as long as it's not 'Hakim's Discount Keyz.warez' and a well known site you're likely fine. I've bought enough retail and OEM windows keys over the years that I don't feel bad about skimping on MS now. They've made their fair share off me already.
 
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Should have mentioned, I had a $2,000 limit. Wasn't too sure about Windows keys working. Thought they might be a ripoff.
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I get that...if it's too good to be true, it usually is, is a good rule to live by and $30 for Windows 11 Pro definitely fits into that category. fortunately, it's one of the exceptions to the rule!

we know your budget now, but I'm wondering if you're against buying used? a lot of awesome hardware comes up for sale on the B&S, so if you're not in a hurry hurry, seeing what comes up may be to your benefit. or perhaps even put up a WTB ad and list the kind of hardware you're after. as an example, to show this is a truth, for just under $1400, I bought the following from a well known and loved member here:

Intel Core i9 14900K CPU w/ Thermalright tension plate
Noctua NH-D15 HSF
MSI Z790 Edge WiFi MOBO
32GB Corsair Dominator Platinum DDR5-6000 RAM
2TB Samsung 980 SSD
Asus Prime RTX 4070 Super GPU
Asus Strix 1000w Gold PSU

just happened to be listed when I needed to buy a new laptop or go back to a desktop. this deal as so good I couldn't afford not to get ti!
 
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Well, I'm 65, so I won't be building new rigs every few years. I like to buy new but still shop around for deals. Saved about $400 off of the going price on this stuff in Texas. Btw, I never paid a cent for Windows over the first 20+ years that I used it. Always found a workaround it seems. I've bought Win 7, 10 & now 11, plus I wrote off the first 2.
 
techyescity has done a full review of SCDKeys 2 years in a row, going as far to call MS and confirm the keys are legal not stolen keys, I have purchased so many keys for Win10/11 home/pro then can remember, only even had one problem which they fixed in about 5 mins.


The build looks good, you may want to take Marzipan's advice on the 9800x3d.

Welcome back, MisterLarry, always glad to have more folks.
 
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