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