I took a closer look at cpu cooler options, this one looks like it is probably better (cooling / noise) if I am willing to pay more (I am, CPU workload is big for me). Seems to have variable speed, and lower noise.
Found a cheaper MOBO from MSI, as you said. Seems well reviewed..
For the RAM I think I'd rather pay a little more for a better product. I definitely won't touch G.Skill after they ghosted me during an RMA just last year.
GPU prices have gotten crazy. I see the Sapphire Radeon RX 7800 XT PULSE 16GB available for $709 CAD, and the Sapphire
Radeon RX 9070 XT NITRO+ OC 16GB for $1139 CAD. Sapphire seems to be a well-regarded brand from what I can see, not many other brand options. Either seems crazy expensive for a GPU to me, but I guess this is just the reality we live in now? I've been putting off a proper GPU upgrade for so long waiting for them to be reasonable again. Torn on what to get there. 🤷♀️
Yeah, I am thinking to grab a 9070 XT (if I can find one in stock, somewhere near MSRP).