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Best $700 Gaming PC Build
The minimum viable modern gaming rig. This build punches well above its price thanks to AMD's Ryzen 5 5600X on the budget-friendly AM4 platform paired with Intel's surprise hit, the Arc B580 with 12GB of VRAM. You'll comfortably play any modern title at 1080p high.
Target Resolution
1080p
Target FPS
60+ on high settings
Total Budget
$700
The Build
| Component | Pick | Buy |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5600X — $159 | Amazon → |
| GPU | Intel Arc B580 — $249 | Amazon → |
| RAM | 16GB DDR5-6000 (or DDR4-3600 for AM4 builds) | Amazon → |
| Storage | 1000GB NVMe Gen4 SSD | Amazon → |
| PSU | 650W 80+ Gold | Amazon → |
| Case | Mid-tower ATX, mesh front | Amazon → |
| Cooler | Stock or budget air | Amazon → |
Expected Game Performance
| Game | Expected Performance |
|---|---|
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 1080p High, 60 FPS with XeSS |
| Fortnite | 1080p Epic, 100+ FPS |
| Call Of Duty Warzone | 1080p High, 90 FPS |
| Valorant | 1080p Max, 240+ FPS |
Builder Notes
Skip Wi-Fi 6 motherboards to save money — add a USB Wi-Fi adapter if needed. The Arc B580 requires Resizable BAR — make sure your motherboard BIOS is updated.
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