The PERFECT PC at Every Price
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check out the amazing deals available at Jawa: THE marketplace for buying and selling PC components and full assembled rigs The Holidays are upon us, which means it’s the perfect time to buy the gamer in your life a gift! But gamers are a FUSSY bunch, where do you begin when building a NEW GAMING PC. What CPU and Motherboard should you get? How do you stay on budget when GPUs cost like a trillion dollars these days? Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com $500 Build (No GPU): AMD Ryzen 5 8600G CPU: geni.us MSI PRO PRO A620M-E Motherboard: geni.us Kingston FURY Beast 6000MTs CL30 1x16GB DDR5 RAM: geni.us Crucial 500GB P3 Plus 500GB M.2 NVMe SSD: geni.us DIYPC DIY-S08-G ATX Case: geni.us Corsair CX750 750W 80+ Bronze PSU: geni.us $500 Build (w/ GPU): Intel Core i3 12100F CPU: geni.us MSI PRO H610M-G Motherboard: geni.us Patriot Viper Steel 3200MT/s CL16 2x8GB DDR4 RAM: geni.us TEAMGROUP CX2 512GB SSD: geni.us DIYPC DIY-S08-G ATX Case: geni.us Corsair CX750 750W 80+ Bronze PSU: geni.us SOYO Radeon RX 6600M Graphics Card: geni.us $800 Build: AMD Ryzen 7 5700X3D CPU: geni.us MSI B450M PRO-VDH MAX Motherboard: geni.us Patriot Viper Steel 3200MT/s CL16 2x8GB DDR4 RAM: geni.us TEAMGROUP MP33 512GB M.2 NVMe SSD: geni.us Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Micro ATX Case: geni.us Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120SE CPU Cooler: geni.us Super Flower Leadex III 750W 80+ Gold GPU: geni.us ASUS Dual OC Radeon RX 7700XT Graphics Card: geni.us $1000 Build: AMD Ryzen 5 7600X CPU (w/ Limited Time Offer of TEAMGROUP MP44L 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD): geni.us ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 Motherboard: geni.us Kingston FURY Beast 6000MTs CL30 1x16GB DDR5 RAM: geni.us Phanteks XT Pro Mid-Tower Case: geni.us Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120SE CPU Cooler: geni.us Super Flower Leadex III 750W 80+ Gold GPU: geni.us XFX SPEEDSTER SWFT210 Radeon RX 7800 XT Graphics Card: geni.us $2000 Build: AMD Ryzen 7 9700X CPU: geni.us ASRock X870 PRO RS Motherboard: geni.us G.SKILL Trident Z5 Neo RGB 6000MT/s CL30 2x16GB DDR5 RAM: geni.us TEAMGROUP T-FORCE G50 2TB M.2 NVMe SSD: geni.us Vetroo AL900 ATX Case: geni.us THERMALRIGHT Aqua Elite 360 V3 AIO Liquid Cooler: geni.us Super Flower Leadex Platinum SE 1200W 80+ Platinum PSU: geni.us ZOTAC GAMING GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER AMP Graphics Card: geni.us Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. ► GET OUR MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:03 $500 Options 4:00 Secret $800 PC 6:07 $1000 PC 9:27 $2000 PC 13:07 All of the PCs at Once
The video opens with a holiday themed setup and an invitation to choose the right gaming PC for any budget, emphasizing practical guidance over hype. It outlines the overall structure: three complete builds at different price points and a final wrap with a high end reference, all aimed at helping viewers avoid buyer’s remorse. The hosts explain that prices and availability change frequently, so the guidance is designed to be flexible and deal-driven, focusing on real-world parts lists that maximize value. They also tease a special “game hard machine” at $800, intended to balance future upgrade potential with current performance, while maintaining sensible component choices that avoid over-spending on nonessential features. Throughout this section they emphasize the importance of understanding games you actually play and being willing to adapt to deals to maximize value, rather than chasing the latest hardware for its own sake. The messaging sets up the rest of the video as a practical buyer’s guide rather than a catalog of absolute bests, helping viewers build informed shopping lists personalized to their budgets. The tone stays approachable and resourceful, promising clear part recommendations and cost-saving strategies as the video progresses.
Topics · pc-builds · gaming-pcs · budget-computer-hardware · hardware-reviews
Questions answered
- What is the recommended budget for the entry level PC and what components are suggested?
- The $500 budget PC uses an AMD Ryzen 5 8600G APU to combine CPU and GPU efficiency, a budget AM5 motherboard, basic RAM, a 500 GB NVMe SSD, and a budget power supply; the aim is to enable HD gaming with room for future upgrades.
- What is the purpose of the $800 “game hard” build and what trade-offs does it include?
- The $800 build uses an AMD Ryzen 5 5700 X3D on an AM4 platform to save costs on the CPU platform so more budget remains for a stronger GPU, with a focus on 1440p gaming today and acceptances about limited future CPU upgrade potential.
- How should a buyer approach deals and price changes according to the guide?
- Viewers are advised to be flexible and search for bundled deals, monitor weekly price shifts, and consider the long-term value of components to maximize performance within their budget; this may include capitalizing on sales and bundles rather than chasing the newest releases.