I'm considering building my first PC for gaming and I'm wondering if the combination of an AMD Ryzen 5 3600 and an RTX 2060 is still a good choice for a budget setup. I plan to flip PCs for a profit. Thanks for any insights! Apologies for my English, I'm not from the U.S.!
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It's still a decent combo! It held up well a few years back and is fine for many games today, though you might need to lower the graphics settings for newer titles.
It’s decent, but consider the GPU will lag behind in the long run. A 3060 might be a better pick, but remember, it’s double the price in some cases.
If you're leaning towards the RTX 2060, I recommend getting the 2060 Super instead. It features 8GB VRAM which is more future-proof and has a wider memory bus for better performance.
It's a decent setup but I suggest saving a bit more for a richer experience. You might appreciate a smoother performance.
Yes, even in 2026 this setup is quite viable. Just make sure to get the RTX 2060 with 8GB of VRAM, as the 6GB version won't hold up as well. If you can afford it, upgrading to a Ryzen 5 5600 would extend your system’s lifespan significantly.
I'd say it's solid, especially if you stick with DDR4 RAM. If you can, you might want to consider the RTX 3060, but that depends on your budget. How much are you looking to spend?
It really depends on what you want to use the PC for. I upgraded from a Ryzen 5 3600 and a GTX 1660 to a Ryzen 7 5700x and RTX 5060. For basic gaming, your setup is fine, but for creative software, you’ll notice a big difference. Keep in mind some newer single-player games might have issues if they require ray tracing, which the 2060 struggles with.
Thanks for the input! My budget is around $500 to $600.