# For New Builders: “How Much Does A Pack Cost?” **URL:** \ **Category:** Proton Packs\ **Created:** [July 10, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245 "2020-07-10T14:32:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Michael_Scott)\ **Post date:** [July 10, 2020, 2:32pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245/1 "2020-07-10T14:32:27Z")
I made a video to answer the common question of how much it costs to have a somewhat accurate [proton pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). I hope this will be helpful to new builders just joining the hobby. The video features price comparisons of parts in the GBfans shop as well as a couple aluminum sellers in the For Sale thread, CPU64 and EJGUNTH87. I just picked them because they seem to be actively producing parts and they were on page 1 of the thread. It’s a long, detailed video that shows not only part prices, but also where they are on the pack. I also compared aluminum vs resin costs, and GB1 vs GB2 part prices. If I misspoke at any point I apologize in advance. Many of you are way more knowledgeable than I am, but I wanted to be helpful from what I’ve come to understand. I’m open to correction in this thread if y’all catch something wrong. [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/a/ba34d4f0e2cb74e306233808db6c887099a727eb.jpeg "How Much Does A Ghostbusters Proton Pack Cost?") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4ugg7wwxD2k) ---
**Author:** ![NotSabbat](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/5fc32e/32.png) [@NotSabbat](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/NotSabbat)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 4:35am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245/2 "2020-07-11T04:35:34Z")
I should also be noted that a 3d printed pack will take roughly 5kg of filament which will cost around $100+ depending on filament for all 3d printed parts. Good video! ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Michael_Scott)\ **Post date:** [July 11, 2020, 1:51pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245/3 "2020-07-11T13:51:03Z")
Thanks for adding that. I’ve got no experience using or buying 3D printed parts as that wasn’t as common when I was working on my build. It’s good to have that to compare. ---
**Author:** ![Dove](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/d/aca169/32.png) [@Dove](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Dove)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 12:14pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245/4 "2020-07-12T12:14:42Z")
Dude, that is an impressively extensive video! It’s funny but I’m glad I DIDN’T see this before I started spending cash on this awesome hobby. I don’t want to know what I’ve spent, ha! But seriously this is and will be super helpful so thank you. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Michael_Scott)\ **Post date:** [July 12, 2020, 9:22pm UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245/5 "2020-07-12T21:22:06Z")
Thanks for the kind words. Being helpful is my goal. ---
**Author:** ![NotSabbat](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/n/5fc32e/32.png) [@NotSabbat](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/NotSabbat)\ **Post date:** [July 16, 2020, 3:52am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245/6 "2020-07-16T03:52:14Z")
> [@Dove post\_id=4937070 time=1594556082 user\_id=51180](#): > > Dude, that is an impressively extensive video! It’s funny but I’m glad I DIDN’T see this before I started spending cash on this awesome hobby. I don’t want to know what I’ve spent, ha! But seriously this is and will be super helpful so thank you. Agreed. Its good that someone put out a resource like this to help people starting their pack building. ---
**Author:** ![Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/m/258eb7/32.png) [@Michael\_Scott](https://forum.gbfans.com/u/Michael_Scott)\ **Post date:** [July 24, 2020, 1:02am UTC](https://forum.gbfans.com/t/for-new-builders-how-much-does-a-pack-cost/16245/7 "2020-07-24T01:02:40Z")
I made a video comparing my pack to the Spirit Halloween Deluxe [Proton Pack](https://www.gbfans.com/wiki/equipment/proton-pack). You don’t have to break the bank to have a decent pack. I go through the major differences and mention the modifications that are possible, however I’ve never researched them since I have no plans to modify mine. My son was playing Fortnite in the next room, so forgive the noise pollution. [![](https://discdn.gbfans.com/original/3X/b/8/b8ddd20196c2761340a97d21ba4a3da0ea6ef821.jpeg "Comparing a Spirit Halloween Deluxe Proton Pack with a Prop Quality Pack") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSrha0OTsAk)