Whats the best way to get this build under $2000?

Posted by Imaginary_Train_8915@reddit | buildapc | View on Reddit | 7 comments

PCPartPicker Part List: https://pcpartpicker.com/list/Gpny4g

CPU: *AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor ($439.99 @ Amazon)

CPU Cooler: Vetroo V240 52 CFM Liquid CPU Cooler ($59.99 @ Amazon)

Motherboard: Asus ROG STRIX B850-A GAMING WIFI ATX AM5 Motherboard ($209.00 @ Amazon)

Memory: G.Skill Flare X5 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6000 CL36 Memory ($389.99 @ Newegg)

Storage: Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($363.77 @ Amazon)

Video Card: XFX Swift Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card ($739.99 @ Best Buy)

Case: NZXT H5 Flow (2024) ATX Mid Tower Case ($84.99 @ Amazon)

Power Supply: MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($79.99 @ Newegg)

Total: $2367.71

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Enzo_Every@reddit

A different MB, and a better deal on a 2tb ssd could get ya closer. Wait for sales or discounts on the other stuff.

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Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$376.19 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE WHITE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$33.92 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI7 ICE ATX AM5 Motherboard	$179.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Memory	$359.99 @ Best Buy
Storage	Crucial P310 w/ Acronis Data Recovery 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$244.38 @ Amazon
Video Card	XFX Swift OC Radeon RX 9070 16 GB Video Card	$639.99 @ Amazon
Case	Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower Case	$89.99 @ Amazon
Power Supply	SAMA G850 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$76.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$2001.44

Type	Item	Price
CPU	AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D 4.2 GHz 8-Core Processor	$376.19 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$35.90 @ Amazon
Motherboard	Gigabyte B850 EAGLE WIFI6E ATX AM5 Motherboard	$80.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Memory	$359.99 @ Best Buy
Storage	Crucial P310 w/ Acronis Data Recovery 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$244.38 @ Amazon
Video Card	XFX Mercury OC RGB Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card	$739.99 @ Newegg
Case	Lian Li Lancool 207 ATX Mid Tower Case	$72.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	Montech CENTURY II 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$89.90 @ Amazon
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total	$2000.33

TokageLife@reddit

You can min/max the current list a bit to save $100 but if you want really big drops you will need to cut on CPU ($100), SSD ($~140), or non-XT GPU(~$140):

PCPartPicker Part List

Type	Item	Price
CPU	*AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 4.7 GHz 8-Core Processor	$439.99 @ Amazon
CPU Cooler	Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler	$33.06 @ Amazon
Motherboard	MSI B850 GAMING PLUS WIFI6E ATX AM5 Motherboard	$149.99 @ Best Buy
Memory	Crucial Pro 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL38 Memory	$359.99 @ Best Buy
Storage	Western Digital WD_Black SN850X 2 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive	$363.77 @ Amazon
Video Card	XFX Mercury OC RGB Radeon RX 9070 XT 16 GB Video Card	$739.99 @ Newegg
Case	Phanteks XT PRO ULTRA ATX Mid Tower Case	$69.99 @ Newegg
Power Supply	MSI MPG A850G PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply	$79.99 @ Newegg
	Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
	Total (before mail-in rebates)	$2256.77
	Mail-in rebates	-$20.00
	Total	$2236.77
	*Lowest price parts chosen from parametric criteria
	Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-05-05 22:31 EDT-0400

Make sure you swap your 9070XT from Swift to Mercury, same price but significantly better model.

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It won't get you all the way there, but a 7800x3d would probably save you over $100 and will still net you outstanding performance. Other than that, keeping an eye out for better prices for various versions of the 9070xt, a comparable PSU (although $80 is already a very competitive price), RAM, etc.

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Toihva@reddit

Can drop a lil bit by going with 7800x3d.

Right now you can get package deal of 7800x3d, b850 Tomahawk and 2tb nvme for 817.

Your build mb, cpu and ssd come in at

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epsonstyles@reddit

Buy a combo pack from either newegg or microcenter. (Mobo, cpu and ram). Mine game with a few liquid cooler. Get a 7800x3d will save you $100 and you’re not going to lose much fps. Get a cheaper mobo

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TallAssociate7214@reddit

Do not use Asus or asrock mobos for x3d cpus they kill them