I'm new to PC building and have a budget of $850 for my entire setup, including the PC, monitor, keyboard, and mouse. Here are the components I'm considering:
**CPU:** Intel Core i5-12400F
**Motherboard:** Gigabyte B660M DS3H DDR4
**GPU:** RTX 5060 8GB Zotac Twin Edge
**RAM:** TeamGroup 16GB (8x2) DDR4 3200MHz
**Primary SSD:** Kingston NV2 1TB NVMe
**Secondary SSD:** Lexar NM620 512GB NVMe
**PSU:** Corsair CV650 80+ Bronze
**Case:** DeepCool Matrexx 30 (3 Fans)
**Monitor:** HKC MB24V3 24" 100Hz VA
I haven't decided on a keyboard or mouse yet; I'm just looking to make sure these parts will give me a good gaming experience!
5 Answers
Your selected graphics card is okay for entry-level, but I'd consider alternatives with more VRAM, as the current option might be limiting for newer games. Check if there's a better value around, especially when prices fluctuate.
Before diving into the suggestions, I have a few questions for you: 1) Where are you located? USA? 2) What's the primary purpose of your build? 3) Any constraints on size or noise preferences? 4) Are you looking for any specific colors or lighting options?
If you're in the US, check out this PC build I made around your budget. It uses an i5-13400F and 16GB RAM, plus a solid 1TB SSD and a great GPU, all for under $900. You might want to check your local prices and adjust as needed!
I really recommend going for at least 16GB of VRAM on your GPU. The RTX 5060 with just 8GB might limit your performance in the long run, especially for gaming. Look into options like the 9060 XT which has 16GB for better performance.
Thanks for the heads-up! I'll definitely consider that.
Definitely drop the secondary NVMe drive and invest that money in upgrading to 32GB of RAM. It'll make a massive difference in gaming performance and multitasking.
I'm from Bangladesh with local tech shops but no Micro Center. This PC is mainly for gaming, and I have no issues with size or noise—I'm just focused on performance!