SSD Controller Died, Advice on Getting New SSD vs Competely New PC Build
DISCLAIMER: I'm not knowledgeable at all about pc parts or pc building, so please correct me if there are any discrepancies or if I'm incorrectly naming parts :)
Today after going to see a computer specialist, I found out my SSD controller chip broke. I was just going to buy a new SSD, but with the huge rise in price of SSDs recently, I was unsure if should rather just start from scratch and buy parts to build a completely new pc.
Since I bought my pc secondhand, I'm not actually sure if my other PC parts are outdated yet, so I was wondering whether it would be worth it to just buy all new parts and make a completely new build, or just buy a new SSD chip and keep the other parts.
My Current PC Specs:
| Type | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 3600 3.6 GHz 6-Core Processor | $199.00 @ Amazon |
| CPU Cooler | Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120 SE 66.17 CFM CPU Cooler | $34.90 @ Amazon |
| Motherboard | MSI PRO B550M-VC WIFI Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard | $79.98 @ Amazon |
| Memory | Patriot Viper Steel 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3733 CL17 Memory | - |
| Storage | Crucial P3 Plus 1 TB M.2-2280 PCIe 4.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive | $199.75 @ Amazon |
| Video Card | Sapphire PULSE Radeon RX 6600 8 GB Video Card | $440.00 @ Amazon |
| Case | GAMDIAS APOLLO E2 ELITE ATX Mid Tower Case | $74.98 @ Amazon |
| Power Supply | Corsair CX550M 550 W 80+ Bronze Certified Semi-modular ATX Power Supply | - |
| Operating System | Microsoft Windows 11 Pro Retail - Download 64-bit | $199.98 @ Newegg |
| Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-05-13 22:06 EDT-0400 |
I couldn't identify my current CPU cooler, but it looks similar to the SMX-CPUCRI-120
If I am recommended to just get a completely new build, these are my requirements:
Budget: ~2000CAD (preferably less, but quality of parts matters more to me and I'm willing to pay more than the budget if it means the pc will last me a long time)
Use-Case: Mostly gaming (mostly mid-high performance games like Cyberpunk 2077, FPS games, etc) and occasionally schoolwork
Country of purchase: Canada
Peripherals needed: Possibly a new monitor (I currently have an AOC model I2479VHE6, the refresh rate is like 60HZ)
Any other requirements/preferences: I'm not really particular on appearances/aesthetics, more concerned about longevity of the parts!
If I should just buy a new SSD, if I could get some sturdy SSD recommendations that would be great!
If I'm missing information, please let me know! I would seriously appreciate any advice anybody gives me.