I'm considering a budget PC build and would love some feedback before I make the purchase. Here's what I have in mind:
- An RGB Mid Tower Case with a Tempered Glass Full Window
- Cooler Master MWE 650W MPE-6501-ACABW-BEU V2 Bronze Efficiency PSU
- Intel Core i5-13400F (10 cores, 6P 4E)
- Cooler Master RR-I7A7-18FK-N1 i70 LGA1700 CPU Cooler
- MSI PRO B760M-E DDR4 LGA1700 motherboard
- Kingston NV3 500GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD
- 2x16 GB of DDR4 3200 RAM
- RTX 5060 with 8GB of VRAM
The total cost is around $860. I don't have many options in my country since there are only two trusted shops, so this is the setup I've come up with. I already have a monitor and peripherals from a friend.
2 Answers
If you can, consider upgrading to a 9060XT instead of the RTX 5060. It's really a better performer. Also, if it's in your budget, you might want to look into switching to an AM5 setup with the 7600X or 9600X. They could provide better performance for a similar price!
Be cautious with the Kingston NV3 SSD. It probably uses QLC flash, which can have lower durability and might slow down after a few years. I’d recommend getting a TLC drive instead, like the Kioxia Exceria Plus G3 or WD Blue SN580 to ensure better performance and longevity.
I did think about AMD GPUs, but I read that Nvidia cards are better for gaming, which is why I went with the 5060.