I'm considering building a gaming PC with an RTX 4060 8GB, Ryzen 5 5600, B550 motherboard, PNY CS1030 1TB M.2 SSD, 650W power supply, and 16GB of RAM that I already own from an older PC. Most of the parts would be new. Would this setup handle newer games well, and is an estimated $500–$600 for everything except the RAM realistic?
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If the parts are used, $500–$600 for the complete setup can be reasonable depending on your location and the exact brands. For all-new parts, that estimate is probably a little low. A rough total for the graphics card, processor, motherboard, SSD, and power supply would more likely be around $575–$700 before taxes and shipping.
Yes, this should be a solid 1080p gaming build. Most games should run well at high settings, although the newest demanding titles may need some settings reduced. The RTX 4060’s 8GB of VRAM and your 16GB of system memory are generally fine for 1080p right now.
I’m planning to build it myself, and everything should be new except for the 16GB of RAM I already have.
The exact price will depend heavily on sales. The RTX 4060 is usually the biggest expense, while the Ryzen 5 5600 and B550 board can often be found at decent prices.