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ASRock Intel Arc B580 Challenger 12GB OC (opens Amazon in a new tab)
The cheapest way to get 12GB of video memory
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ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Cheapest sensible AM5 board, and it takes future Ryzen chips
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T-Force Vulcan DDR5-6000 CL38 16GB (2x8GB) (opens Amazon in a new tab)
16GB is the painful-but-right call in a memory shortage
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Crucial P310 1TB PCIe Gen4 NVMe (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Fast Gen4 drive, single-sided, fits any M.2 slot
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Thermaltake Smart BM3 650W (opens Amazon in a new tab)
Bronze, semi-modular, 5-year warranty, plenty of headroom
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Budget Gaming PC Build: Full Parts List and Build Guide
A budget gaming PC build that makes sense right now: the full parts list, why each part made the cut, step-by-step build tips, and what to expect in games.