The list of components below is for a Budget Intel Gaming PC build. These components have been carefully selected and have been screened for compatibility. If you don’t like some parts, you can easily edit the build by clicking on the BUILD/CUSTOMIZE THIS button to take you to the AI PC Builder tool where you can swap out unwanted components and add new ones.
- CPU: Core i5-13400F$234.29
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- GPU: Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600$455.00
- RAM: Teamgroup T-Force Vulkan Z$129.00
- Storage 1: Silicon Power 1TB UD90 NVMe$169.97
- PSU: Corsair RM650 80 Plus 650W$59.87
- Case: Maquy Micro-ATX PC Case$44.99
- Motherboard: msi PRO B760M-P$86.90
- CPU Cooler: Intel M23901-001 CPU Cooler$24.99
TOTAL COST: $1,205.01
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[Prices updated: 6:04am, 07/29/2026]
NB: The CPU Cooler is bundled with the processor
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