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Essential Budget PC (AM4)

The ultimate budget king: leveraging mature AM4 components for maximum performance per dollar in 1080p gaming.

Approximately
~$700

Complete Parts List

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CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5500
6 Cores, 12 Threads
Zen 3, AM4 Platform
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GPU
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
8GB GDDR6 VRAM
RDNA 4
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Motherboard
GIGABYTE B550M AORUS Elite AX WiFi
AM4 Socket
mATX
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RAM
G.SKILL Ripjaws V 16GB DDR4-3600 CL16
16GB (2x8GB)
DDR4-3600
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Storage
Kingston NV3 1TB NVMe
1TB NVMe
PCIe 4.0
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PSU
Thermaltake Toughpower GX2 600W 80+ Gold
600W
80+ Gold
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Case
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L
mATX
Fully Ventilated Airflow
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Compatibility Verified Parts List

This curated parts list has been validated for compatibility. CPU socket matches motherboard, RAM type is correct, GPU fits in the case, PSU provides sufficient wattage, and CPU cooler height is within case clearance limits. We provide the research and parts selection - you purchase the components and build your PC.

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