Hey everyone! We're upgrading my partner's old gaming PC on a tight budget. He doesn't play super demanding games, but we managed to put together a new setup for around $400 after selling his old PC. Here's a quick comparison:
**Old Build:**
- MOBO: ASUS TUF B365 Plus
- CPU: i5-9400F with stock cooler
- RAM: 16GB 2133 DDR4
- GPU: RTX 1660
- Case: Generic Mid Tower
- PSU: Unknown (sorry!)
**New Build:**
- MOBO: MSI B550M Pro-VDH WIFI
- CPU: Ryzen 5 5600X
- Cooler: Pure Loop 2 280mm AiO
- RAM: 32GB 3200 DDR4
- GPU: EVGA 2080 Super
- Case: NZXT Flow H3 (he wanted mATX and we had to stick to our budget)
- PSU: EVGA P2 750W 80+ Platinum
All in all, I think this is a significant upgrade! What do you all think about the value of our new setup, especially the components we've chosen? I'd love to hear your thoughts!
4 Answers
You got a platinum 750W PSU for this build? I’d recommend going for a bronze 550W or 650W instead. Also, for the Ryzen 5 5600X, a stock cooler would be sufficient, so the AIO might be overkill. 16GB RAM is generally enough too—your RAM choice isn’t bad, but you could have saved some cash on that air cooler. Just saying, a 5060 like [this one](https://pcpartpicker.com/product/F38Pxr/gigabyte-windforce-oc-geforce-rtx-5060-8-gb-pcie-x8-video-card-gv-n5060wf2oc-8gd) could've been a better investment if you had the budget!
Honestly, for $400, this is a fantastic upgrade! I wouldn’t have splurged on a bulky AIO for a Ryzen 5, but if it was a good deal, then it’s no biggie. That PSU is solid, so you’re good there. You really knocked it out of the park!
Don't worry, you're not pushing anywhere near that 750W limit. The 2080S pulls about 250W and the 5600X around 125W, which totals about 375W for the CPU and GPU. Add in a conservative estimate for the rest of the components, and you're still under 500W, so you have plenty of headroom!
Haha, I was really worried! Thanks for clearing that up!
How much did you spend on the Ryzen 5600?
It was bundled with the motherboard for $150!
The 750W platinum actually came with the EVGA 2080 Super and the 32GB of RAM. We got the prebuilt for $300, but the motherboard and CPU were dead, so we had to start fresh. I know the 5060 is a good option, but we were pretty tight on budget.