Computer build feedback

[Rob Pecora]

Hello!

what a fantastic site!

I am pretty well versed in Microsoft office and likely continue using spreadsheets, word processing and creativity applications (Publisher, Paint) although these will be for personal projects rather than any thing work related.

The greatest use I anticipate for a new desk top would be photo editing, manipulating graphic content for desk top publishing and streaming video & music.

Below is the suggested components from your on-line builder. Can you please advise as to suitability and the discrepancy between the total $ listed and the MSRP of $1458?

Thank you!

CGDirector.com Parts List: https://www.cgdirector.com/pc-builder/?=6M68u

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7GHz 6-Core Processor ($379.90)
CPU Cooler: AMD Wraith Stealth Cooler (Included with CPU) (-)
Motherboard: MSI X570 Tomahawk ATX AM4 ($249.99)
GPU: Nvidia RTX 3070 8GB - Asus Dual ($998.97)
Memory: 16GB (2 x 8GB) G.Skill Trident Z Neo DDR4-3600 C16 ($129.99)
Storage PCIe-SSD: Samsung 970 EVO 1TB M.2 Solid State Drive ($139.99)
Power Supply: Corsair CX Series CX550M 550W ATX 2.4 Power Supply ($69.99)
Case: Corsair Carbide Series Air 540 ($129.99)
Total: $2098.82

 

[Alex Glawion]

That's a great build for your workloads! We purposely added the ability to display MSRP prices instead of actual retail prices, because there are crazy price-inflations going on currently.

MSRP is what the manufacturer (e.g. AMD) suggests the item should be sold at. But because of low stock and scalpers, these prices are often a multiple of what they would usually cost if there weren't any shortages.

So you can expect these prices to return to normal once the supply issues have been solved. The discrepancy is there to inform buyers that certain items are way above normal price right now and they might want to wait a bit.