Budget Gaming PC with AMD Ryzen 5 4500 – RTX 3050 Performance Meets Affordability

1. Case & Cooling:

• CRONUS Achos V2 Case: The tempered glass side and front panels combined with 4 included addressable RGB fans provide good aesthetics and adequate airflow. However, airflow optimization depends on the fan placement and internal cable management. Ensure proper intake and exhaust for optimal cooling.
• Gaming Performance Impact: Good airflow reduces thermal throttling, enabling consistent GPU/CPU performance during prolonged gaming sessions.

2. Processor (CPU):

• AMD Ryzen 5 4500:
  • Cores/Threads: 6 cores and 12 threads.
  • Base/Boost Clock: 3.6GHz base and up to 4.1GHz boost.
  • Performance: This CPU is solid for gaming and multitasking. It can handle modern games at 1080p and moderate productivity tasks (e.g., video editing, streaming).
  • Gaming Performance Impact: Paired with the RTX 3050, it avoids CPU bottlenecking in most modern games.

3. Motherboard:

• Gigabyte A520M K V2:
  • Form Factor: Micro-ATX (compact but functional for this build).
  • Memory Slots: 2 DDR4 slots, supporting up to 64GB of RAM.
  • Expansion Options: 1x M.2 slot for NVMe SSD (utilized here with a 512GB drive).
  • Gaming Performance Impact: The A520 chipset is entry-level but sufficient for the Ryzen 4500. No overclocking support (not a major issue since the CPU isn't unlocked for overclocking).

4. Memory (RAM):

• Adata XPG Gammix D35 (16GB, 2 x 8GB):
  • Clock Speed: 3200MHz, which is optimal for Ryzen processors.
  • Latency: CL16, offering decent performance.
  • Gaming Performance Impact: 16GB is the sweet spot for gaming and multitasking. Most modern games run smoothly with this configuration.

5. Storage:

• Adata Legend 710 NVMe SSD (512GB):
  • Read/Write Speeds: 2400MB/s read and 1600MB/s write.
  • Gaming Performance Impact: Fast NVMe SSD ensures quick boot times, snappy game loading, and responsive multitasking. However, 512GB may fill up quickly; consider adding another SSD or HDD for additional storage if needed.

6. Graphics Card (GPU):

• Gigabyte NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 WINDFORCE OC V2 (6GB):
  • Architecture: NVIDIA Ampere.
  • Memory: 6GB GDDR6.
  • Gaming Performance Impact:
    • Capable of running modern games at 1080p with medium to high settings at smooth frame rates (60-100 FPS depending on the game).
    • Ray tracing is possible but will impact performance. DLSS (Deep Learning Super Sampling) support can help maintain frame rates in compatible games.
    • Ideal for esports titles (e.g., Fortnite, Valorant, Apex Legends) and AAA games with optimized settings.

7. Power Supply (PSU):

• GameMax RPG Rampage 500W (80 PLUS Bronze):
  • Rating: 80 PLUS Bronze ensures decent efficiency.
  • Capacity: 500W is adequate for this build, though it leaves limited headroom for upgrades. Ensure PSU quality for long-term reliability.
  • Gaming Performance Impact: A reliable PSU prevents unexpected shutdowns or performance dips under load.

8. Operating System:

• Windows 11 Home:
  • Fully supports DirectX 12 Ultimate and newer technologies, enhancing gaming performance and compatibility with modern titles.

Gaming Performance Summary:

These PCs are custom-built, fully tested systems and require 3 business days for assembly. The components may vary due to stock availability, and the picture is for illustration purposes only (this means that if one of the components is unavailable, we will replace it with another component of equal or greater quality at no extra cost; for example, if the 750W Antec 80+ Bronze PSU is out of stock, we would replace it with a 850W Antec 80+ Gold PSU).