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Pick a budget and the part picker puts together a compatible build in that range. Change any part, check it, and share the link.
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Example budget build
- CPUAMD Ryzen 5 8400F
- GraphicsMSI VENTUS 2X OC · GeForce RTX 5050
- MemoryTEAMGROUP Elite 16GB (2×8GB) DDR5-4800 CL40
- StorageSanDisk Extreme 500GB
- MotherboardASRock A620M-HDV/M.2
Plus Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120, ENDORFY Ventum 200 Air, MSI MAG A550BN.
Open this build in the part pickerExample mid-range build
- CPUIntel Core Ultra 5 225
- GraphicsXFX Swift · Radeon RX 9070 XT
- MemoryTEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB Eco 32GB (2×16GB) DDR5-6000 CL38
- StorageInland QN450 1TB
- MotherboardGigabyte B860M EAGLE PLUS WIFI6E
Plus Thermalright Peerless Assassin 120, RAIJINTEK Ponos Ultra TG4, Vetroo GV1000.
Open this build in the part pickerExample high-end build
- CPUIntel Core Ultra 7 265K
- GraphicsZotac GAMING SOLID CORE · GeForce RTX 5080
- MemoryG.Skill 64GB (2x32) DDR5-6000 64GB (2×32GB) DDR5-6000
- StorageCrucial T705 2TB NVMe Gen5
- MotherboardMSI MPG Z890 Carbon WiFi
Plus Arctic Liquid Freezer III 240, Lian Li LANCOOL 216 RGB, MSI MAG A850GL PCIE5 II.
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All 14 guides →- GuidesThe 2026 Gaming PC Build RoadmapA step-by-step checklist for building a gaming PC in 2026, from setting a budget to the first boot, with a guide for every step.
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Quick answers
FAQ →- How much RAM do I need for gaming?32 GB is comfortable in 2026 and 16 GB is the workable minimum. Buy it as two sticks.
- Do I need liquid cooling?Usually not. A good air cooler handles most gaming CPUs; an AIO helps with hot chips like the Ryzen 9 9950X under long loads, or in small cases.
- What is a bottleneck?Whichever of the CPU or graphics card limits your frame rate. A graphics card limit is normal; a CPU limit is the one to fix.
- Should I build or buy a gaming PC?Building usually costs less for the same parts and lets you choose every one; prebuilts save time and give you one warranty.
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