I'm a total newbie when it comes to building PCs, and I decided to jump in during a time when parts are just skyrocketing in price. I started following a guide for a $500 build, but with recent price hikes and the parts I initially wanted being out of stock, my total is now around $950. I want to cut down on the costs while still ensuring I can run modern games decently. Here's what I have planned so far with their prices:
- **CPU:** AMD Ryzen 5 5500 6-Core, 12-Thread Processor ($92)
- **PSU:** Apevia ATX-PR600W Prestige 600W Power Supply ($52)
- **Motherboard:** ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 Micro ATX ($79)
- **SSD:** Silicon Power 1TB NVMe 4.0 Gen4 SSD ($136)
- **GPU:** XFX Radeon RX 6650XT Gaming Graphics Card ($299)
- **RAM:** G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB DDR4 ($124)
Can anyone help verify if these parts are solid choices and suggest ways to save money while keeping up the performance for gaming?
1 Answer
With prices this high, you might want to consider a prebuilt system. They can sometimes be cheaper than building your own. For example, one system I found is equal or better for less money. If that's a route you're interested in, just let me know!
That's interesting! But I'd prefer to build it myself. Do you have any tips for that?