THE COMPONENTS
CPU
AMD RYZEN 5 5600X
This chip has been a strong budget-end competitor for a while now, and although it isn’t the newest kid on the block, it holds up strong. Boasting six cores, 12 threads, and a max boost clock of up to 4.6GHz, it’s an excellent pickup for around $160. $160, www.amd.com
GPU
AMD RADEON RX 7600 8GB
This reference card sits at the bottom of the latest GPU offerings from AMD, but that shouldn’t steer you away. As a budget card, it offers some of the latest technology, is good value for money, and it looks pretty neat, too. Will this be the best choice for 1080p gaming?