I'm planning a budget gaming PC with a target price of roughly $600–$650. The current parts are a Ryzen 5 5600, Thermalright Assassin X120 cooler, refurbished Intel Arc A750 8GB, Team Group NV5000 1TB NVMe SSD, 16GB of DDR4-2666 memory from my current PC, a Gigabyte B550M Gaming X WIFI6 motherboard, 750W ASRock PSU, and a Thermaltake View 170 micro-ATX case. The estimated total is $617.06. I'm not especially interested in moving to DDR5 because of the added cost. Are there any parts I should reconsider or upgrade for better value and gaming performance?
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The Ryzen 5 5600 and Arc A750 look like good deals at those prices, so I’d be comfortable moving forward with them if the seller and return policy check out.
Since you’re in the United States, compare current prices for the graphics card and SSD before ordering. Also verify that the motherboard has a BIOS version compatible with the Ryzen 5 5600, and remember that your DDR4-2666 memory will work but may leave some performance on the table compared with faster DDR4.
I’d at least check local listings for a used RTX 3060 Ti around $200. It generally offers better performance than the A750, although the warranty and condition of a refurbished card may make the A750 the safer choice.
I’m cautious about used graphics cards. I chose this refurbished A750 because the seller is reputable and includes a three-year warranty.
Yes, I’m in the US, so I’ll compare those prices and check the BIOS support before buying.