I'm looking to build a PC for around $700 to $800. I want to use the AM4 platform with 16GB of DDR4 RAM. I'm considering the RX 7600 for the graphics card, and I'd like to include a 256GB NVMe SSD since I already have a 1TB SSD for extra storage. I'm upgrading from an i5 from the 4th generation, so it's quite a jump! I know prices for RAM and GPUs are skyrocketing, but I feel like now is the best time to build a PC that will last the next two years, as I suspect prices won't be going down anytime soon.
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If you have a MicroCenter nearby, you might want to check out AM5 options. They've got some good deals!
If you want to stick with AM4 for a while, you can easily upgrade to 32GB of RAM later when prices drop. Just keep in mind that RAM prices are a little crazy right now!
Check out this build I found: [PCPartPicker Build](https://pcpartpicker.com/list/3bYr7w). It's right at your budget! You could also consider the Intel ARC B580 12GB for around $300-$320 instead of the RTX 5050, or the RTX 5060 8GB for about $349.
Thanks! I'll take a look at that.
The Ryzen 5500 comes with a Wraith Stealth cooler, which is more than enough. So you could drop the additional cooler to keep the total under $800.
Funny enough, I just saw a $500 build from Jake that's pretty impressive for the price—might be worth checking out! Here’s a link to his video: [YouTube](https://youtu.be/Elqr5y8aGzI?).
Yeah, I've noticed the RAM prices are pretty high right now.