I'm planning a PC build in India with a budget of about ₹58,000 (roughly US$610). It will be used for everyday tasks and video editing initially, with gaming added later when a dedicated graphics card is purchased. The current parts are an Intel Core i5-14400, Gigabyte B760M K V2 DDR4 motherboard, 16GB ADATA DDR4-3200 memory, Crucial E100 480GB PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD, Cooler Master 550W V3 ATX 3.1 Bronze power supply, and a Zebronics Nexo case. No peripherals are needed, and the system will be connected to a 1080p display. I'm also planning to add another 16GB of RAM later. Is this a reliable build with reasonable upgrade potential, or would there be better alternatives around the same budget?
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The integrated graphics on the i5-14400 are fine for display output and basic tasks, but they are not a strong gaming solution. They will handle older or lightweight games, but modern games at 1080p and 60 FPS will generally require a dedicated GPU. An AMD 5600G or 5700G would provide stronger integrated graphics, although AM4 is an older platform and offers less attractive future CPU upgrades.
The overall parts list is workable, but 16GB of RAM and a 480GB SSD may become limiting fairly quickly, especially for video editing. If possible, start with 32GB using two matching 16GB sticks, and consider a 1TB SSD if the price difference is manageable. For editing, extra storage is useful because project files and media can consume several hundred gigabytes.
For 1080p gaming at medium settings and 60 FPS, the future GPU will matter much more than the processor. The i5-14400 is capable enough for that use case and should also be suitable for basic video editing, so replacing the CPU is not urgent. Just keep expectations realistic until the graphics card is installed; the system will be mainly an office and editing machine in the meantime.
Since a graphics card is planned within a few months, it may make sense to choose the cheapest reliable motherboard that still has the features you need and put the savings toward the GPU. A 550W power supply can be enough for a modest future card, but check the recommended wattage for the exact GPU before buying. If you might eventually install a higher-end card, spending a little more on a quality 650W unit would provide more headroom.
The first GPU will probably be a mid-range card for 1080p gaming, but I’ll compare its power requirements before deciding whether to move up to a 650W PSU.