TOTAL
$1,484
MID-RANGE
BUILD
Our recommended build for playing
the latest games
Ballistix 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB)
Crucial $80
With plenty of capacity at 16GB, this
unembellished memory has everything you
need for gaming and more.Wraith Spire
AMD Free with the CPU
We love a freebie, especially one as capable
as the cooler included with the 3600X. This’ll
keep your machine running smoothly.B450 Tomahawk Max
MSI $115
A reliable platform for your build, the
Tomahawk Max also comes in black to
complement any style.GeForce RTX 2060 KO GAMING
EVGA $300
The RTX 2060 is a taste of the good life,
where frame rates are high and real-time ray
tracing is possible.S70 1TB
Addlink $150
Building on a budget doesn’t mean
sacrificing speed—the Addlink S70 proves
you can indeed have both.CX650M
Corsair $108
The heart of your gaming PC is your PSU,
and this 650W Corsair promises to keep your
rig ticking nicely.Eclipse P400S TG
Phanteks $70
An ATX case is all you need for this build. We
like this one because it’s simple, functional,
and really nice to look at.WD Blue 1TB 7200rpm
Western Digital $43
Just like in the budget build, this HDD isn’t
strictly necessary, but for a pretty low price
it’s nice to have plenty of extra space.AOC G2590FX
AOC $236
Everything a PC gamer could want: 144Hz
refresh rate, 1ms response time, and it’s AMD
FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync compatible.Ryzen 5 3600X
AMD $210
This CPU is one of the greats, and uses the
Zen 2 architecture to dominate in gaming
and productivity.Alloy FPS
HyperX $97
As the name suggests, this keyboard is built
like an absolute tank, with a steel frame and
Cherry MX switches.Model O-
Glorious $75
Lightweight and responsive, the Model O-
has made a name for itself among streamers
and pros thanks to its clever design.MOTHERBOARDPROCESSORGRAPHICSCARDCOOLERMEMORYPOWER^
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