I'm planning 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 computer. Most of the other components would be new. Would this build handle newer games well, and is an estimated $500–$600 for the parts excluding RAM realistic?
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If the parts are new, $500–$600 is probably too low in many regions. The exact total depends heavily on sales, but the CPU, graphics card, motherboard, SSD, case, and power supply can easily add up to more than that. That estimate is more believable for used parts or unusually good discounts.
Compare current prices from several stores and include the case, since it wasn't listed. Also make sure the 650W power supply is from a reputable brand and has the proper safety certifications.
That combination should be solid for 1080p gaming. Most games should run well at high settings, although demanding new releases may need some settings lowered or upscaling enabled. The Ryzen 5 5600 and RTX 4060 are a reasonably balanced pairing.
The parts are generally compatible, but check the motherboard's BIOS support for the Ryzen 5 5600 before buying. The PNY CS1030 is usable for a budget build, though it is a basic SSD, so a higher-quality model could be worth considering if the price difference is small. Sixteen gigabytes is still workable, but 32GB would provide more breathing room for newer games and multitasking.
Everything would be new except for the 16GB of RAM, so I was trying to estimate what the remaining parts should cost.