Last updated: August 16, 2025
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Use case: 1080p/1440p gaming, everyday use
Why this kit: Best price/performance; easy upgrade path; easy to build and maintain.
CPU: Intel Core i5-13400F (paid link)
10-core beast for gaming and multitasking.
Cooler: DeepCool AK400 (paid link)
Quiet, reliable air cooler with great thermal performance.
Motherboard: MSI Pro B660M-A WiFi DDR4 (paid link)
Built-in Wi-Fi, solid VRM, great feature-to-price balance.
GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 (paid link)
Strong 1080p/1440p performer with DLSS 3 and AV1 support.
RAM: Corsair Vengeance 32GB (2x16GB) DDR4-3200 (paid link)
Plenty of headroom for gaming, multitasking, and light streaming.
Storage: WD SN570 1TB NVMe Gen3
Great bang-for-buck NVMe SSD — fast enough for gaming, silent, and efficient.
Case: Phanteks Eclipse P360A (paid link)
Great airflow with mesh front, tempered glass, easy to build in, and includes 2 fans.
PSU: Corsair RM650e 80+ Gold (paid link)
Gold-rated, reliable, and quiet — upgrade-friendly for future GPUs.