Posted: 1/20/2026 3:28:27 PM EDT
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It started with the SSD's and then I found the kit of DDR5 and this is what followed. https://pcpartpicker.com/list/gZsXmC I haven't had a gaming PC for years so I figured this would be a decent start. I'll be putting a ConnectX-4 in t as well for 10Gb networking. |
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Originally Posted By Moondog: I'm due for a new gaming pc, but I'm waiting until after tax season to assemble it. I'm praying the prices don't go too crazy. Maybe I'll buy an ssd and ram now before things get worse If you can use an SSD with a heatsink this is the best option currently if it's available in your area - https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/3777351931 RAM is going to be tough as it's all stupid expensive right now. Your best option is to use your existing DDR4 if it'll work with your new platform, however, if it won't be prepared to pay $10/GB for DDR5. If you need DDR4 3600Mhz then this is available in my area for a "reasonable" price (32GB) - https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/17283600428 16GB - https://www.walmart.com/ip/seort/17297802554 |
I'm glad I built a new PC in late 2024. RAM I paid <$200 for at Microcenter is now $900 
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I went and got the RAM and my brother might get it from me. Then I was surfing and another store happened to have a kit show up that wasn’t there earlier in the day so I’m going to go pick it up it up tomorrow. The computer is built and runs Doom Eternal set to Medium presets at 3440x1440 at 55fps with a 1050 Ti which impresses me. The 5070 FE is supposed to be here on Monday that I ordered direct from Nvidia a few days ago. I almost grabbed a PNY 5070 Ti OC from Walmart for $749 but it’s a huge card and I honestly don’t need it. They have 2 at the store I’m picking the RAM up from so I’ll need to resist while I’m there tomorrow. |
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The 5070 is stuck in KC it appears. Here’s my final RAM/SSD haul. I actually got 1 more kit of the RAM as well as another 2TB PS5 SSD but I used them in the PC build. Attached File Attached File |
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Originally Posted By Jakezor: Neckbearding ram and SSDs, nice  Strange times we’re living in for sure. There will be no selling of the RAM but I may sell a few SSD’s at some point. I already sold 2 of them to my brother for what I paid, I used 2 in my new build, and I’m definitely going to keep 4 for backups and new builds. I also sold my brother a kit of RAM for what I paid. I’ve been driving to stores for RAM if I find it but the local stores did finally run out of SSD’s and I won’t drive for those. |