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- CPU: Core i5-13600K$319.00
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- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 7700XT Gaming OC$628.00
- CPU Cooler: Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE CPU Cooler$34.90
- RAM: Patriot Viper Venom DDR5 RAM 32GB $499.95
- PSU: be quiet! 80 Plus® Gold Pure Power 750W (Unavailable)$89.90
- Case: NZXT H7 Flow RGB$149.99
- Motherboard: ASUS ROG Strix Z690-E Gaming (Unavailable)$299.99
- Storage 1: Silicon Power 2TB UD90 NVMe$275.97
TOTAL COST: $2,297.70
📊 Price History
[Prices updated: 6:05am, 07/29/2026]
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