$800 is enough for 1080p gaming at high settings in most titles.
Suggested Parts List
- CPU: Ryzen 5 5600 or Intel Core i5-12400F
- GPU: Radeon RX 6600 or RTX 3060
- RAM: 16GB DDR4-3200
- Storage: 500GB NVMe SSD
- PSU: 550W 80+ Bronze
Expected Performance
Esports titles at 100+ FPS, AAA games at 60+ FPS on 1080p high settings.
Upgrade Path
Add another 16GB RAM later, then upgrade GPU when prices drop.