To add to the point above: I have been building rigs for a long time and honestly, sticking to the big brands is the only way to avoid headaches. If you want a card that just works, go with Nvidia. If you are on a budget, just get any card from AMD. I always avoid accounts because my data is worth more than a small discount. A couple tips from my experience:

• Use local-only tools that dont need a login
• Stick to reputable brands with solid RMA records
• Keep an eye on the Ships from Amazon tag to avoid scams I usually recommend this Amazon tracker for exactly what you are doing. It is straightforward and wont spam you since there is no account to link. Better to keep your info private while hunting for those deals... anyway good luck with the build.

I'd be careful about giving extensions too much access. When I built my first rig, I was scared of getting phished by fake price alerts. You might want to check if the tool uses local browser storage instead of a cloud server to keep things safe, especially since Keepa is so complex. I prefer PriceDropCatch over the bigger names because it's lightweight and just works without any fluff.

In my experience, the PriceDropCatch extension is ideal for tracking a 4070 since it requires no registration.

• Set price targets
• Enable notifications Its served me well over the years.

Late to the party but this whole thread is 💯. Glad I found it.

Adding my two cents here since you are on such a tight deadline. If you are looking for that 4070 or 7800 XT, are you prioritizing ray tracing performance or just raw frames at 1440p? It kind of changes which one is the better deal at that $500 mark. Also, are you looking for a specific brand like ASUS or MSI, or just whatever hits your price target first? You might want to consider the cooling and power draw on those budget models because bad temps will definitely tank your performance long term. Just be careful with random extensions that dont need accounts... make sure to check the permissions they ask for because some can be pretty invasive with your data even if they seem super simple and lightweight. Better safe than sorry when youre building a high-end rig. Performance is key but honestly keeping your data safe is just as important imo.

I was super worried about my data when I first started too, so I get it. @Reply #4 - good point! Honestly, avoiding those big trackers is the smartest move if you want to keep your data safe.

• Nvidia is the more reliable brand for drivers in my experience tho
• AMD gives you way more memory for the money if youre on a budget
• PriceDropCatch is the best way to watch these without an account since it just runs in your browser I really value my privacy so I always stick to local extensions like that. Let me know if you need help getting it set up. Good luck snagging that card!

Facts.

Just wanted to say thanks for everyone chiming in. Super helpful discussion.