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What gaming PC build is the best vale for $500 in November 2023? Let's see what sort of cuts I would make to hit this price point. It is going to be painful, but will still pack a punch. Unfortunately it won't outperform a PS5, but it will be able to do things and play games that a PS5 can't, which is the beauty of PC gaming.

Parts List
Note: Exact prices will fluctuate so looking for similar parts can make a lot of sense depending on when you buy. Take this as more of a general framework than an exact part list that must be adhered to. Buying used could stretch the budget further.

CPU (Strict Budget): Intel Core i3-12100F https://amzn.to/47iQVsk
CPU Upgrade (More $, More Cores): Intel Core i5 12400F https://amzn.to/45TwZLv
Motherboard: ASRock B660M Pro RS https://amzn.to/3QoqZo7
RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200 CL16 (2x8GB) https://amzn.to/3tRmDhF
RAM Note: I clicked the wrong RAM brand in the video, linked correct one here. This was $1 more for an Intel XMP version with more positive reviews.
Video Card (GPU): Radeon RX 6600 https://amzn.to/3FJHqXd
Nvidia GPU Option: Look at used cards like the RTX 2070 or better
Case (other options fine): Phanteks Eclipse G300A https://amzn.to/3Qn8PmI
Power Supply (PSU): Seasonic S12III 500W https://amzn.to/3QIfsBk
If you prefer an AMD CPU, going with a Ryzen 5 5600 and compatible AM4 motherboard can be a good choice. Price will be more in line with the 12400F than the 12100F though.

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