Exactly How I Would Build a $500 Gaming PC

ZTT’s signature red-and-black aesthetic is back! Paired with budget-friendly performance that maximizes every dollar for maximum FPS.

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0:33 Parts List
4:44 Benchmarks
8:36 Conclusion

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[ekillops]

I just built a ~ $550 budget PC for Prime Day around a 5600X and 6700 XT. Been loving it so far!

[oots]

I got a used 6600xt for 150 bucks the other day and am feeling pretty good with that price after this video. So excited for my first build!

[XelokzMemes]

YES MAN, power shift is the best gamemode by far, i love it. The Finals is definitely gonna take off, big time, mark my words.

[RealX]

MONTECH XR LETS GO THATS MY CASE IVE BEEN SUMMONED

[Darkios]

really enjoy you sharing your opinions on games alongside the benchmarking.

[AlexHusTech]

*Looks very premium for a budget build, good job!*

[Ranimetion]

Nice build Zack! I play xdefiant too. The trick is you need to select at least three different game modes in the lobby, tHat way you get in more queues. Waiting time for me is less than a minute, sometimes even less than 30 seconds! Hope you're feeling better soon!

[nafiskamal]

Is that mouse Attack Shark X3? If it is then really it is a banger! Even here in Bangladesh, that mouse has a great price to performance value.

[HetZieltje]

Shop went out of business here in Europe, got some crazy deals. A550BN for 25 a pop, 2TB NV2 for 60, 16GB DDR4 RGB for 20, Antec c3 case for 35, 4060 for 170 and some cable extensions for 50 cents a cable. Was even a 4070 Ti Super for 470 and a 4080S for 600 but missed those unfortunately.

[rblxlgnd]

Hey Zach!
I just wanted to say, I love your videos. They always put me in a good mood, and you're a huge inspiration for me. I've never built a PC before because I've never had the money, but I'm saving up!

[DannyFTW]

I have a very similar build. The exception is a ryzen 7 5700x3d and a asus b550 mother board but in the same case and it works flawlessly. Glad to see a budget build so close to what I already have!

[diloromumarova]

Cool Build! But why did you use the Vetroo and Not the thermalright peerless Assasin?

Hope you get well :D

[vunnamabhi]

Hey zach i just watched your 1500 hundred doller pc build 7 days ago, and i'm planning to build the exact same but with a budget of 2500 hundred doller. What improvements can I make on the pc.

[akathenugget]

Sorry kids you’re not first and if you were just know that we’re not interested nor do we care

[Jwalker]

Montech are my favourite case company atm. Love the look of this build. The black/red color scheme is amazing and the Vetroo V5 fits right in. I also like the position of then front panel as i tend to keep my PC on my desk and they're positioned perfectly for me.

[Smart-rook]

Zach I have a question about buying a budget pc and upgrading it over time, I want it to last about 5 years, any recommendations?

[kftvag]

I am building my first pc
I got a
R5 5500 (55$ used)
Rx 5700 xt (110$ used)
32 gb 3200 mghz(35$ used)
Gigabyte b450m ds3h(47 used)
Crucial p3 1tb nvme
Thermaltake tr2 s 700w
Deepcool matrexx 40 3fs
Around 420$
Is it good?
I had a i3-4160 and gt 730 pre built from 2015
And a i5-13th hp laptop

[mrabdoplayer]

As always awesome guides
Can't wait for the entire setup

[PainXDm]

Rx 6600 + ryzen 5 5500 + cc560 white case build when?

[SeeKMelo]

Hey Zach! Doing a similar $500 build with a 5500/3060 ti this week for my nephew. I managed to snag a 32gb kit of Corsair RGB 3200mhz CL16 for $30, as well as the 3060 ti that was overheating on marketplace for $110, then just cleaned, replaced the thermal pads and re-pasted the GPU die and it works as if it was brand new! I also managed to snag the msi b550m pro vdh wifi for $70 off Amazon warehouse.

For $500, this 1080p High/1440p Medium Capable PC is gonna be amazing for its price!