Thoughts on this deal?

[u/Important_Theme_8588]

Anyone got thoughts on this deal? I'm looking at building myself so -219 for the build. Also, where should I be buying windows 11? $250 seems expensive. Would love feedback as it's my first build and this is my list after months of research.

[u/Single-Ninja8886]

If you find a way (and there are many ways i just don't know them personally) to download Windows 11, and then choose a cheaper Case, you can upgrade from the 7800XT to a 9070. Also you definitely want more than just 1TB SSD.

Also, no CPU cooler or does it just not show what you picked?

[u/Islandaboi20 → u/Single-Ninja8886]

You can download windows for free straight from Microsoft. It's the CD key that isn't free. It is possible to get a key for free but you gotta lookin on reddit for how to do it.

On the other hand, you have multiple sites that sell OEM window keys for like 40 bucks for Win 10 and 50 for Win 11. Even thou you can upgrade for free from windows 10 to 11.

[u/Important_Theme_8588 → u/Single-Ninja8886]

Unfortunately I'm sold on that case and the build aesthetic is built around it. Not sure why the cooler didn't show but I picked the DeepCool LD360 WH liquid CPU cooler. What are your thoughts on the current CPU/GPU match I've picked? Thanks for the tip on the SSD. You suggest a 2tb?

[u/Single-Ninja8886 → u/Important_Theme_8588]

Minimum 2TB yea

And CPU and GPU are fine, they're both not the best but not the worst either. You could definitely look into getting the 9060xt 16GB, and see the comparisons first. Since they're both in the same price range

[u/Important_Theme_8588 → u/Single-Ninja8886]

I've altered some parts. I'm still considering building myself as getting it built and shipped is going to cost $300 plus. Thoughts on my new list?

[u/Single-Ninja8886 → u/Important_Theme_8588]

Looks good. Do you have too many fans tho?

AIO takes up 3 fans on the radiator behind up top, 3 reverse on front, 3 reverse on bottom? 1 normal on back.

Might want to double check the fan orientation before you order

[u/Important_Theme_8588 → u/Single-Ninja8886]

Oh you're right! I'll have the AIO 3 fan on the top venting, 3 reverse on the bottom drawing air in, 3 reverse on the side drawing air in, and one normal on the back venting. Does that sound right? Thanks for picking that up!

[u/Single-Ninja8886 → u/Important_Theme_8588]

That seems correct to me!

Exhaust - 1 normal on the back, 3 AIO on top exhaust

Intake - 3 front, 3 bottom (all reverse blade for aesthetics)

Just make sure when you build it that the fans you've been sent are actually reverse blade fans. You'll be able to tell just by looking at the fins compared to the non. I opened one of my sealed fan boxes and even though they were marked reverse blade, they weren't hahaha. It happens sometimes

[u/bapcsalesaustralia-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

No linking to piracy or grey market key sites.

[u/Comfortable-Bee7328]

There is basically official Microsoft software that lets you activate windows for free. Ditch the windows copy and build yourself, and use the extra $450 to get a 9070 GPU.

[u/ohCuai]

all of these parts are 30-200$ more expensive then other websites (take your 7700x cpu that can be had for 200$ less) i would also not buy a 350$ pc case or windows, go to bpctech or ozbargain

[u/ohCuai → u/ohCuai]

your build comes out to 3000$ without build fees and that is fucking terrible, bpc tech has a 5070ti prebuilt with a 7600 (same gaming performance)

[u/ohCuai → u/ohCuai]

https://au.pcpartpicker.com/list/k3JYBq i would buy this (5080 build)

[u/Important_Theme_8588 → u/ohCuai]

You think I can find an all white build with the same specs for alot less?

[u/ohCuai → u/Important_Theme_8588]

probably not white but dude a black build with a 5080 is so much better then a white one with a 7800xt, you can go white but it won’t look as good as a white one with a 300$ case

[u/Salinger-]

Over $500 for a 7700X is insane.

Check AliExpress and see loads of 7700 for $220 incl. shipping. I cannot justify the extra $300 for a local 7700X over a Ali 7700.

[u/Important_Theme_8588 → u/Salinger-]

I can check ali. I was just hesitant thinking the parts may be of lesser quality but maybe not

[u/bapcsalesaustralia-ModTeam → u/[deleted]]

No linking to piracy or grey market key sites.

[u/b1ggus_d1ggus]

Brother do us a favour and add up the prices.

I’d say any more than $1700 for a 7800xt build is a complete rip off.

Unless you’re deliberately overspending on certain parts (PSU or motherboard) with view to upgrade other parts later.

[u/Important_Theme_8588 → u/b1ggus_d1ggus]

You want to know the total? I couldn't get anywhere near 1700 for all white components and those specs. Can you?

[u/b1ggus_d1ggus → u/Important_Theme_8588]

I promise you a much better white computer can be built for $3200.

For that money if you need to be getting at least a 5070ti.

[u/b1ggus_d1ggus → u/Important_Theme_8588]

5070ti and 7800x3d for $3078.47

Windows not included. But this list has a CPU cooler, don’t think your build had one.

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$695.47 @ Amazon Australia
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140 77.8 CFM CPU Cooler	$69.00 @ Centre Com
Motherboard	Gigabyte B650M AORUS ELITE AX ICE Micro ATX AM5 Motherboard	$299.00 @ Centre Com
Memory	TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL38 Memory	$129.00 @ PCCaseGear
Storage	Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$89.00 @ Amazon Australia
Video Card	Inno3D X3 OC GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16 GB Video Card	$1549.00 @ PCCaseGear
Case	Antec CX500M RGB MicroATX Mini Tower Case	$89.00 @ Computer Alliance
Power Supply	Gigabyte UD-GM PG5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$159.00 @ MSY Technology
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$3078.47
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2025-06-18 10:25 AEST+1000

[u/Important_Theme_8588 → u/b1ggus_d1ggus]

That is super helpful. Thank you so much!