Entry tier · 1080p
Nexus Entry Rig
Your first gaming PC, or a console-replacement box that plays everything at 1080p without drama.
Prices checked on September 12, 2026 — they move constantly, so confirm at the retailer.
Parts list
| Part | Pick | Approx. | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 7600 Six modern cores — plenty for 1080p gaming and cheap to cool. | $179 | Buy on Amazon |
| GPU | Gigabyte Radeon RX 7600 Gaming OC 8GB The value pick for high settings at 1080p. | $249 | Buy on Amazon |
| Motherboard | MSI PRO B650M-A WiFi AM5 socket keeps a CPU upgrade path open for years. | $129 | Buy on Amazon |
| RAM | Kingston FURY Beast 16GB DDR5-6000 CL30 (2x8GB) 16GB is the sane floor for new releases; dual-channel matters. | $59 | Buy on Amazon |
| Storage | Crucial P310 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD Modern open-world games stream assets — an SSD is not optional. | $69 | Buy on Amazon |
| PSU | ASUS TUF Gaming 650W 80+ Bronze Headroom for a bigger GPU later without replacing the unit. | $65 | Buy on Amazon |
| Cooler | Stock AMD Wraith Stealth cooler The bundled cooler handles the 7600 fine — spend the money on the GPU. | Included | Find on Retailer |
| Case | CORSAIR 4000D AIRFLOW Mid-Tower Airflow beats looks; mesh fronts keep temps and noise down. | $65 | Buy on Amazon |
| Total | Excludes monitor, keyboard, mouse, headset and operating system. | $815 |
What it runs
Expected performance in the games in our database. Figures marked as estimates are based on comparable titles, not measured benchmarks.
Good to know
- GTA 6 has no announced PC release yet, so any PC frame-rate figure is an estimate based on comparable open-world titles.
- Add a second SSD later rather than buying a bigger one now — prices keep falling.
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