A plus of being in a relationship (or even having a really close friend), is being able to rely on them to help you out with upgrading your computer (like Goppend helped me out back in the day). But I rather not talk about what happened with that, and focus on the now. Though the ‘now’ would had been last year (if I had saved better), but I digress.
This all started with my mother reminding me that with the money I ‘loaned’ to her (even though it’s her money), paying that back and paying me for installing the ACs, I should have $500 by May 3rd. I then told Wuffer about it, and how I haven’t heard from Zagro about Plan A (and feel it’s time for Plan B). So he started linking the parts he currently has in his computer (including an expansion slot to slightly increase my USB capacity from 10 to 15 slots). Still feel I’m going to need it, and he’ll sell his for $15 (instead of paying nearly $30 for the same thing on Amazon).
After he was done, I asked Zagro if I could call him tonight (just to verify if Plan A is a
no-go).. instead he wanted to talk then. Asked him about Plan A, and he said the guy once talked to him, but hasn’t since. Then I told him about how I “have a friend” that suggested me parts, and sent him the links.
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He went over them, and recommends I get 32GB and a full ATX motherboard. So I brought Wuffer into the call and have the two debate over it; stating my budget is
$500 (and it could come as soon as next month). Have fun. This debate is still
ongoing, and I will reveal the outcome.
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The debate is over, and this is the result of them putting their heads together (all parts are from Amazon);
IMPORTANT NOTE: Prices and the availability of getting the items listed below, may change between now and when I have enough.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 2600 (with Wraith stock cooler)(Wuffer’s suggestion)
Motherboard: MSI Micro-ATX (B450M Gaming Plus)(due to trying to stay under
budget, Wuffer’s suggestion was decided)
RAM: Patriot Viper Steel Series 16GB (two 8GB sticks)(was recommended I get 32GB, but due to cost over budget, this was decided. Might still get 32GB in the future)
New Case..?: Thermaltake V200 Tempered Glass RGB Edition Mid-Tower
TOTAL PRICE(with case): $501.67 (with tax and free shipping)
Yes it’s slightly above my budget, but $1.67 over isn’t anything to really cry about. But since I still have the final say in what I purchase, I’ve been doing my own debating on how I could lower the price without skimping on power.
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And I’ve ultimately decided against buying the new case (for now), and focus on getting this PSU (which was also suggested). It brings the total down to $472.52 (with tax and free shipping). I don’t feel I need a new case… as much as I feel I need a better PSU (as I don’t really know how old it is).
A case is literally a steel (or an aluminum) box that you mount your hardware in.
A PSU however.., that’s a different story. This is why prioritizing to this is a smart move.
EDIT (5/3/19): New post, where the total price came down nearly $100 for the same items.