NewEgg for GPU/RAM/SSD, Amazon for the rest - bad idea?
Yo guys, first time building a PC from scratch here (Ryzen 7 7700X + RTX 5070), and I'm trying to figure out the smartest way to actually buy this stuff without getting screwed.
Basically the GPU, RAM, and SSD I want seem to be in stock way more consistently on Newegg (and sometimes cheaper too), while the mobo, CPU, PSU, and AIO I picked out are easier to find on Amazon. So my plan right now is:
- *Newegg:* GPU, RAM, SSD
- *Amazon:* Mobo, CPU, PSU, AIO
Is splitting it up like this actually a problem, or am I overthinking it? Couple things I'm wondering:
Any downside to buying from two different sites instead of just doing everything on one? Like does it mess with RMAs or anything if something's DOA?
How do you guys weed out sketchy third-party sellers, especially for stuff like GPUs and PSUs where a fake/damaged unit could actually wreck other parts?
Does it even matter warranty-wise if I buy from Newegg vs Amazon, or does that stuff just go through the manufacturer anyway regardless of where you bought it?
Don't wanna get halfway through this build and realize I messed something up. Any advice appreciated, thanks 🙏