I've been gaming on a laptop for about four years now, and I'm ready to upgrade to a custom-built PC. My current setup is an i5-11300H with a GTX 1650, which has served me well, but I want better performance for upcoming games. Ideally, I'm looking to achieve over 100 fps on demanding titles instead of the 40 fps I've been managing on medium to high settings. I've already put together a build I'm comfortable with but could use some advice on whether there are better options within my budget of $1,000. Here's what I'm considering:
- MSI B550 Pro motherboard - $110
- Ryzen 5 5500 with cooler - $75
- Gigabyte 5060 8GB GPU - $300
- MSI MAG A750 (750W) PSU 80+ Gold - $100
- Silicon Power 2x 16GB DDR4 RAM - $70
- MUSETEX Case with 6 preinstalled fans - $100
- Arctic Thermal Paste - $7
- Crucial P310 Gen4 1TB SSD - $65
I already have my peripherals sorted out. I'm also open to increasing my budget by $100 for a Ryzen 7 5800XT and a better cooler, but I want to ensure that I don't create any bottlenecks. Would love to hear your thoughts!
3 Answers
If you're hesitant about the RX card due to GeForce features, you might find AMD lacking in some areas. But the performance is there, especially if you're gaming at 1080p. Also, consider whether you really need 16GB of VRAM for your targets, though. Most 1080p games should run smoothly below that range!
Going with a slightly more powerful CPU like the Ryzen 7 could be worth it if you can stretch your budget a bit. Just ensure your other components are also well-matched to avoid bottlenecks.
I’d recommend going with an AM5 setup for your budget. Something like this would work well:
- **AMD Ryzen 5 7600** for around $190.
- **MSI PRO B650M-P** motherboard at about $110.
- Grab **32GB of DDR5 RAM** for future-proofing at roughly $85.
- For storage, try a **1TB Lexar NVMe SSD** at $70.
- An **ASRock RX 9060 XT** graphics card for $370 should give you the performance you need.
It all totals to about $970, leaving you some wiggle room for any additional cooling or cables you might need. This setup will definitely give you that 100 fps gaming experience you're after!
I agree, but just remember to check benchmarks before deciding on the GPU, since some titles might work differently.
This looks like an awesome build for the price! Definitely a solid choice.