HELP PC Purchase/Build

[snakeoilsalesman]

So, back during Black Friday I got this ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07GG62872/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o07__o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ) for like $1297 USD total, and I am really not sure whether I actually got a good deal considering what they did cheap out on (namely the PSU) and considering everything I'm hearing about how bad the support is. The difference between the one I got and the one in the link is the motherboard, which they switched from a X370 to the B450 towards the end of December or something. Now, my real question is whether or not I should keep it when factoring in how much I paid for it and got compared to what I could get for a similarly priced system now, or whether I should refund it to Amazon (I've got like 5 days left before that window ends) and just find some other pre-builder/pre-built. I don't want to build it myself unless I can only get similar specs for around $100-$150 cheaper doing so when compared to all the pre-built options.

Oh, and as far as current problems with the machine I have now, about a month ago, a somewhat faint grinding noise (which sorta happens in pulses) started appearing and disappearing every 10-20 minutes while on (noise only lasts for a minute at most), and I honestly can't tell whether it is a case fan (my guess), or possibly just a noisy HDD. Anyway, any help is definitely appreciated!

EDIT: Budget is like ~$1400-$1500 USD

 

[kindangrysliceofpie]

From my experience 99% of the time- all prebuilts have a terrible psu or mobo. This is a pretty good deal, (however ram speed might not be that fast, I’ll double check.) if you’re into computers, building your own is very fun and much easier than you think, and will save you upwards of $200.

 

[snakeoilsalesman]

From my experience 99% of the time- all prebuilts have a terrible psu or mobo. This is a pretty good deal, (however ram speed might not be that fast, I’ll double check.) if you’re into computers, building your own is very fun and much easier than you think, and will save you upwards of $200.

I guess my biggest problem with building it is the hassle and constant fear of breaking something like the CPU or pushing too hard on the motherboard. When I tried to see how a comparative build would look through PC Parts Picker, it was around the same price, albeit with a better case and PSU, so that's my predicament. If you can either find a better prebuilt or point me in the direction of a similar build, that would be really great! Thanks for the reply btw!

 

[SgtScream]

Do you know anyone that knows how to build a computer?

 

[snakeoilsalesman]

Do you know anyone that knows how to build a computer?

Nope, but I guess I could just do it myself. Thanks for the help!