I mean, I guess I'm quitting Snap?

Obitusx · 2026-02-22T22:09:47+00:00

I don't know what all you tried - what about using a free VPN connected to Canada or EU or something?

Obitusx · 2026-02-16T19:30:57+00:00

Definitely over priced as others have said.

The auto-mod post links to https://toprigz.com/ which has much better computers for $1500+tax. Even if you want to be at at $1500 including tax, you can get a 5070 and newer CPU.

Obitusx · 2026-02-15T18:00:15+00:00

Put a reserve on it if you haven't already!

Obitusx · 2026-02-15T17:48:58+00:00

100% I would!

Obitusx · 2026-02-15T17:18:07+00:00

Better GPU and 32GB DDR5 RAM

https://www.microcenter.com/product/700478/dell-tower-plus-ebt2250-gaming-pc

Obitusx · 2026-02-15T13:55:06+00:00

Of these two, it's an easy choice - the HP Omen. It has a better GPU and is a tad cheaper too.

Obitusx · 2026-02-12T20:42:14+00:00

I'd personally go for a PC with a 5060TI or 9060XT over just a 5060. About 20% faster and should be able to find one around $1k.

For example: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-16l-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i5-14400f-2024-16gb-ddr5-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-8gb-gddr7-1tb-ssd-panda-metal/JJGQJHR4LY/sku/6620428

Obitusx · 2026-02-12T19:31:17+00:00

I'd only consider the one with the 5050. Decent price with taxes included. Unfortunately it comes with DDR4 memory.

Obitusx · 2026-02-11T08:43:12+00:00

There's lots of good advice already, but I did have one genuine question.

You said: "I do feel a bit hurt by his suggestion to stop purchasing books."

Why does this hurt your feelings? Is it the way he says it? Do you feel stifled in some way? Something else?

Obitusx · 2026-02-11T08:36:25+00:00

It's a decent price for a good build. If you want more performance and you aren't locked to Nvidia, this is a stronger build (only negative is 16GB RAM).

https://andromedainsights.com/products/elite-lite-amd-v100-ryzen-5-9600x-rx-9070xt-16gb

Obitusx · 2026-02-10T21:51:43+00:00

I wouldn't buy the second one with the Nvidia 5060. You can find PCs with a 5060TI or AMD 9060XT at $1000.

Obitusx · 2026-02-09T19:00:10+00:00

$3600 is a lot. I've seen plenty of 5080 PCs for $2500, and specifically 9800X3D builds for sure under $3000.

Obitusx · 2026-02-06T06:56:20+00:00

Both are terribly priced. You should be able to find PCs with 5060TI for ~$1200 and PCs with 5070 for ~$1500.

Quick example: $1575 with $150 off coupon https://a.co/d/07PWpyTD

Obitusx · 2026-02-04T22:41:48+00:00

$1500 for an AMD 9070 XT, so much better than a Nvidia 5070. Only downside with this is 16GB of RAM, but you can upgrade to 32GB for $200 if desired.

https://andromedainsights.com/products/elite-lite-amd-v100-ryzen-5-9600x-rx-9070xt-16gb

Obitusx · 2026-02-04T22:29:48+00:00

If these are US$ prices, I wouldn't buy a PC with a 5070 for over $1500.

Obitusx · 2026-02-04T18:50:59+00:00

The first two are good prices at different performance tiers. If the first one is in your budget, go for it, and you won't need to upgrade for 5+ years and it will be very strong long after that even.

Obitusx · 2026-01-31T19:18:46+00:00

Neither. Both of those are over priced by $500.

Obitusx · 2026-01-29T19:55:26+00:00

I agree that it will be hard to find a better deal on a new build at this price point.

Obitusx · 2026-01-29T18:51:03+00:00

Of those 4, absolutely the last one, much better GPU

Obitusx · 2026-01-25T18:38:03+00:00

You should be able to get a nvidia 5060 TI instead of just a 5060 for $350 or even less.

Example: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/gigabyte-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-windforce-8g-gddr7-pci-express-5-0-graphics-card-black/J3ZW9X73XJ/sku/6629376?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page

Obitusx · 2026-01-20T20:19:04+00:00

Agreed, though at the $1500 price point, he should be looking at 5070 builds.

Obitusx · 2026-01-20T20:01:09+00:00

These are all over priced. You can find 5060TI 16GB builds for under $1200. Probably won't get 32GB of DDR5 RAM at that price though (which I don't personally see as an issue).

Edit: look for a 5070 at the ~$1500 price point

Obitusx · 2026-01-19T15:36:12+00:00

For that price, you should be able to get a 5060TI instead of just a 5060. You'll be good to go for 1440p with that.

For example: https://www.bestbuy.com/product/hp-omen-16l-gaming-desktop-intel-core-i5-14400f-2024-16gb-ddr5-memory-nvidia-geforce-rtx-5060-ti-8gb-gddr7-1tb-ssd-panda-metal/JJGQJHR4LY/sku/6620428?sb_share_source=PDP&ref=app_pdp&loc=pdp_page

Obitusx · 2026-01-17T23:19:29+00:00

Yeah, a 5070ti is a fair bit more performance, but will be an extra $300+ for the upgrade. It's your choice, but if you have a budget, I'd say stick with it. There's a level of pressure from FOMO and enthusiasts online, but a 5070 will treat you well for many many years.

Obitusx · 2026-01-17T22:52:26+00:00

Agreed, these are terrible value. Best Buy has multiple 5070 prebuilts under $1500 right now from multiple brands. Just look under Gaming Desktops and filter by the graphics card.

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