r/bapccanada

CPU: Ryzen 7 7700X
MB: ASRock B650M PG Riptide
Case: Asus AP201 - Glass
Cooling: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 140
GPU: Intel Arc B580

for $725. All parts are used but in good condition.

This is for my first build. Thank you for taking your time and reading this. I just wondered if this is a good deal or should i keep checking out for deals on sites like newegg and buy new... however i cant seem to find any good deals atm

So quick backstory, my work laptop trackpad was acting kinda funny so I cleaned the outside of the computer. That fixed the trackpad issue but I had not cleaned the inside of the laptop since my workplace bought the laptop a little over 2 years ago. We had a 3 year tech repair care that included yearly cleanings of the laptop and diagnostics.

So I decided to take the laptop in to Canada Computers to get cleaned. When I get to cc I’m met with a guy who just does customer service and I explain what I want done. I’m told it will take 2 days and I came back 2 days later and picked up the laptop.

This time the customer service guy is not friendly at all and he just hands me the laptop without saying a word. I ask if everything is working fine and he tells me very rudely yea yeah it’s fine, like he wanted to get me out the door asap. I’m on my way to work and don’t really think much of it. I grab the laptop to put it in my bag and head to work.

I get to work and notice that one of the corners of the laptop is chipped, I can literally see inside the computer because the hole is about 1 cm big. Laptop works fine so far but really strange to damage the laptop and not even mention anything when I picked it up.

I looked at the repair disclaimer form and it had this legal language saying that any damage from repairs is not their fault.

Really disappointed in the situation and the fact I can’t do anything about it. Hopefully people here have had better experiences with Canada computers.

Or should I wait until Zen 6 and when the new Nvidia GPUs come out??

Edit: I bought the prebuilt for $1500 off a guy 2hrs from me on fb market. Literally messaged him as soon as he posted it and drove right over.

It includes a Fractal North case (beautiful case for me) and everything inside cable management was perfect. 3TB of SSD too (1 NVME and 2 SATA). Guy barely used it and said it was a distraction for him since he started a new job and has a new born too. It has a nice CPU cooler too. A nice Seasonic 750W PSU too.

Imo I think if it was worth it to get it since I can just sell the CPU and GPU later no?

That's why I was wondering if I should just wait for Zen 6 and new Nvida GPU if one ever comes out. I want it to be ready for GTA 6 (when it comes out on PC) and Witcher 4 and max it out as much as I can.

edit 2: 5060 ti is the 16GB version!!

I came up with this and purchased all the parts but it says compatibility issue and I'm worried about space here. Am I fine?

Also should I change out any parts I thought this would get the highest fps for dollar value in this range

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/GBQkfp

I recently ordered a 4TB Samsung 990 Pro with Heatsink directly from Amazon. Due to a separate issue with the order, I ended up in a lengthy dispute with customer service. After escalating the ticket, Amazon issued a CA$1,750 returnless refund. I kept the money and the drive.

When I finally inspected the SSD closely, I noticed a few physical anomalies:

Warped Heatsink: There was a small gap near the connector pins where the metal casing appeared to have been forcefully pried apart.

Tampered Sticker: The "WARRANTY VOID IF REMOVED" seal had a hairline tear along the casing seam, exposing the checkered tamper-evident pattern underneath.

Because the warranty was already void and I had my refund, I decided to open the metal heatsink to see what was going on.

Here are the facts of what I found inside:
The bare drive had a perfectly transferred Samsung 990 Pro label, complete with all the correct barcodes and part numbers.

The actual hardware underneath the sticker was a cheap, 1TB Micron drive utilizing a budget Phison controller.

The Realization:
If I had not secured that returnless refund upfront and simply returned the tampered drive through the normal process, Amazon's returns department would have eventually discovered the fake hardware. They would have accused me of the hardware swap, banned my account, and denied the $1,750 refund entirely.

I can’t complain to Amazon or return the drive as I have a refund already and I can’t ask Samsung for help as the void sticker was removed!

TL;DR: Scammers are swapping cheap SSDs into premium heatsinks and returning them to Amazon. Inspect your high-end PC parts the second they arrive, check your tamper stickers, and be extremely careful with how you handle returns on opened hardware.

Edit: the seller is AMAZON themselves. Listed as brand new!

First pc

or should i build my own

Hey all, just looking for some feedback on my parts before buying. Thanks and please let me know if you notice anything.

Thanks!

[PCPartPicker Part List](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/cFWsph)

Type|Item|Price

:----|:----|:----

**CPU** | [AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D 4.3 GHz 16-Core Processor](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/Pk62FT/amd-ryzen-9-9950x3d-43-ghz-16-core-processor-100-100000719wof) | $866.96 @ shopRBC

**CPU Cooler** | [Noctua NH-D15S chromax.black 82.51 CFM CPU Cooler](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/R6kgXL/noctua-nh-d15s-chromaxblack-8251-cfm-cpu-cooler-nh-d15s-chromaxblack) | $149.94 @ Amazon Canada

**Motherboard** | [Gigabyte B850 AORUS ELITE WIFI7 ATX AM5 Motherboard](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/72RnTW/gigabyte-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7-atx-am5-motherboard-b850-aorus-elite-wifi7) | $299.98 @ Memory Express

**Memory** | [Corsair Vengeance 32 GB (2 x 16 GB) DDR5-6400 CL32 Memory](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/g2FmP6/corsair-vengeance-32-gb-2-x-16-gb-ddr5-6400-cl32-memory-cmk32gx5m2b6400c32) | $595.99 @ Amazon Canada

**Video Card** | [Gigabyte GAMING OC GeForce RTX 5080 16 GB Video Card](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/7P3WGX/gigabyte-gaming-oc-geforce-rtx-5080-16-gb-video-card-gv-n5080gaming-oc-16gd) | $1899.99 @ Amazon Canada

**Case** | [Fractal Design North ATX Mid Tower Case](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/ybNxFT/fractal-design-north-atx-mid-tower-case-fd-c-nor1c-02) | $209.99 @ Memory Express

**Power Supply** | [Gigabyte UD750GM 750 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/W4Tp99/gigabyte-ud750gm-750-w-80-gold-certified-fully-modular-atx-power-supply-gp-ud750gm) | $116.96 @ shopRBC

**Operating System** | [Microsoft Windows 11 Home OEM - DVD 64-bit](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/dKkWGX/microsoft-windows-11-home-oem-dvd-64-bit-kw9-00633) | $154.99 @ Vuugo

**Case Fan** | [be quiet! Silent Wings Pro 4 83.9 CFM 120 mm Fan](https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/product/N8NxFT/be-quiet-silent-wings-pro-4-839-cfm-120-mm-fan-bl098) | $39.64 @ Vuugo

| *Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts* |

| **Total** | **$4334.44**

| Generated by [PCPartPicker](https://pcpartpicker.com) 2026-07-02 14:54 EDT-0400 |

I already have the non essential parts and I am looking to upgrade to am5 soon. I have about $600 to spend plus $250 when I sell my other unneeded parts.

Which Mobo, RAM, and CPU combo should I go with? How much am I looking to spend on these?

Hi everyone!

I’m looking to get my first pc to play games (moving from ps5). With the prices in Canada being so crazy i’m not etirely sure what a good deal is. I know there isn’t really such thing as being “future proof” but i’d like to get something I wouldn’t need to upgrade for a while. I’d rather start with a prebuilt pc that has upgradable parts so that if need be, I can just build off of it in the future.

I came across this pc that is currently on sale and i’m wondering what some of you with more knowledge think in terms of if it is worth it with the prices of parts and whatnot:

https://www.canadacomputers.com/en/armoury-gaming-desktops/278057/armoury-amd-ryzen-7-9800x3d-geforce-rtx-5080-64gb-ram-2tb-ssd-w11p-rtaru00318.html

I tried plugging some stuff in to pc part picker for what I could find but some of the items i couldn’t find on there based on the description. I also know some people advise against working with CC in general.

Thanks in advance for any advice!

Hi all, thinking of switching to PC after that PlayStation news. Friend helped me make this preliminary build that's similar to his. What do you guys think? Just want to get some thoughts before pulling any kind of trigger.

PCPartPicker Part List: https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/list/3pPqH3

CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 3.7 GHz 6-Core Processor ($233.96 @ shopRBC)

Motherboard: Gigabyte B550 EAGLE WIFI6 ATX AM4 Motherboard ($139.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Memory: Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory ($159.79 @ Newegg Sellers)

Storage: Kingston NV3 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive ($208.99 @ PC-Canada)

Video Card: Asus DUAL OC GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB Video Card ($559.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Case: Lian Li Vector V100R ATX Mid Tower Case ($99.99 @ Newegg Canada)

Power Supply: MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 850 W 80+ Gold Certified Fully Modular ATX Power Supply ($129.99 @ Amazon Canada)

Monitor: LG UltraGear G6 27G610A-B 27.0" 2560 x 1440 200 Hz Monitor ($209.98 @ Amazon Canada)

Total: $1742.68

Thanks!

https://ca.pcpartpicker.com/user/Pigeon919/saved/WFKmFT

I'm planning on building my first pc mainly for gaming and I'm hoping to get something that will last me a good while. Ram isn't included because I have a friend that will send me 2 sticks of 16gb ddr5 ram.

Anyone got any suggestions or feedback on the current build so far?

1. What will you be doing with this PC? Be as specific as possible, and include specific games (ex: resolution, FPS, settings) or programs you will be using.

1440p 60 fps for modded kerbal space program and Minecraft. Also want something that can handle subnautica 2.

1440p above 165fps, would like 240fps on roblox, tf2, and risk of rain 2 but it will always dip late game.

2. What is your maximum PRE-TAX budget before rebates and shipping?

2300

3. When do you plan on building/buying the PC? Note: beyond a week or two from today means any build you receive will be out of date when you want to buy.

Mid July, I can change parts if I need.

4. What, exactly, do you need included in the budget? (ex: tower/OS/monitor/keyboard/mouse/etc)

all pc parts but ssd, cooler, case, and peripherals.

5. If reusing any parts (including monitor(s)/keyboard/mouse/etc), what parts will you be reusing? How old are they? Brands and models are appreciated.

None

6. Will you be overclocking (ex: CPU/GPU/RAM)? If yes, are you interested in overclocking right away, or down the line?

ill enable xpo or whatever and I’ll be interested in undervolting.

7. Are there any specific features or items you want/need in the build? (ex: SSD, Wi-Fi/Bluetooth, VR, VirtualLink, tensor cores, large amount of storage or a RAID setup, CUDA or OpenCL support, etc)

Bluetooth, maybe a nvidia gpu for hdr on my oled but don’t care if it’s amd.

8. Do you have any specific case preferences (ex: mITX/mATX/mid-tower/full-tower sizes, styles, colours, window or not, LED lighting, etc.), or a particular color theme preference for the components?

no rgb and black ideally but don’t care if you find something better/cheaper thats white or has rgb.

9. Do you need a copy of Windows included in the budget? Note: some post-secondary students can get Windows 10 for free.

No

10. Will you be upgrading this PC in the future (ie: will you swap out better parts later on or will you build an entirely new tower later)? If so, when?

Dont care much for almost all new games, so I don’t care much about upgrading.

11. Do you have a brand preference? (ex: AMD/Intel for CPUs, AMD/NVIDIA for video cards, etc)

No

12. What are the specs of your old PC / laptop? Do you want to see if it can be upgraded instead? If so, paste its build from PCPartPicker here.

I7-11700k

3070

32gb 3200 cl16

rest is whatever

would like something better

13. Extra info or particulars:

My old pc was a prebuilt and the psu died. would like to avoid prebuilt unless its a great deal and I can just swap things I don’t like later.

Ty for the help