Affordable 1080p/1440p AMD AM5 Gaming Build! $1000 Ryzen 5 7600 List

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The CPU of course is the Ryzen 5 7600, an amazing CPU, with great performance, low power consumption, capable of high framerates in any modern game. For the performance it has, it rivals more expensive CPUs, and can even handle high-end GPUs, especially at higher resolutions.

• In case you can get the Ryzen 5 7600X for similar money, also consider building with it.

The Ryzen 5 7600 comes with the AMD Wraith Stealth CPU Cooler, it does a good job in games and will keep temperatures under control, but being a CPU that AMD set it’s Tjmax to 95ºC, and it can keep boosting until it reaches that temperature, it’s safe to say that a beefier CPU Cooler would be a better idea, especially if you use your PC for CPU intensive tasks, want to overclock a bit, or live in a hot environment.

All you need is a simple, Single Tower CPU Cooler for the CPU, but Dual Tower CPU Coolers can also be found at very affordable prices, and would allow for better cooling performance and even overclocking the CPU.

Our Recommendation: Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 (Dual Tower CPU Cooler)

For the motherboard, there are great options like the ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2, with an excellent VRM, capable of handling CPUs like the Ryzen 9 7950X easily, while the ASRock B650M PG Lightning WIFI has a decent VRM and should CPUs such as the Ryzen 7 7800X3D without issues. Both have all the necessary features for everyday use, and should be good for future upgrades like newer AM5 CPUs and High-end GPUs.

Better motherboards, especially when on sale, can be found around the $140-150 range. Motherboard like the Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX, the MSI B650 GAMING PLUS WIFI or the MSI B650M-A WIFI, are all excellent options for those with a higher budget.

Our Recommendation: ASRock B650M-HDV/M.2 (for mATX) or Gigabyte B650 Eagle AX (for ATX).

Ryzen 7000 CPUs benefit from fast speeds and low latency. 6000 CL30 memory allows an 1:1 IFC Ratio on most AMD CPUs, meaning the memory can operate at the same frequency as the CPU memory controller, offering better gaming performance on Ryzen 7000 CPUs, that is also the sweet spot for better overall compatibility and stability.

• The is a good number of excellent 2x16GB 6000 CL30 kits that can be found in the $90-100 price range.

Our Recommendation: TEAMGROUP T-Create Expert 6000 CL30 & G.Skill Flare X5 6000 CL30, or any 2x16GB 6000 CL30 kit in the $90-100 price range.

For games, a good SSD is a must have, faster loading times, faster access times, better usability of your new PC, everything will be faster and more responsive. Ryzen 7000 CPUs and motherboards can make use of PCIe 4.0 SSDs, and since they are getting more affordable, a 1TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 SSD is a viable option at this budget.

For a gaming build, there is no real need to buy a high-end SSD with DRAM Cache. Modern SSDs, suc as Teamgroup MP44, Lexar NM790, Crucial P3 Plus etc, have HMB (Host Memory Buffer), meaning a small portion of system memory will be used as cache. That cache will help during heavy write and read usage.

Our Recommendation: TEAMGROUP MP44L 1TB and Silicon Power UD90 1TB are both excellent and affordable options.

AMD Radeon RX 7700 XT 12GB

For most use cases, it is recommended to have at least two intake fans and two exhaust fans. Additional fans can be used for improved component cooling and to help exhaust the hot air from inside the case.

High quality and affordable fans like the ARCTIC P12 PWM PST or ARCTIC P12 MAX can be found in the $35 range. Other excellent options like ID-COOLING, Thermalright, Montech and Antec can also be found around that same price range.

Our Recommendation: Thermalright or ARCTIC Fans