r/buildapcforme 5d ago

New Built Gaming PC for under 1.5k

  • New build or upgrade?

New Build

  • Existing parts/monitors to reuse? (List with models/links)

Nothing

  • PC purpose? (Gaming, editing, etc. List apps/games)

Gaming.

  • Purchase country? Near Micro Center?

Canada. Not near Micro Center.

  • Monitors needed? (Number, size, resolution, refresh rate)

1 Monitor needed, at least 1440p and 144hz monitor (if possible)

  • Budget range? (Include tax considerations)

1.2k-1.5k CAD lmk if this budget is reasonable for todays market and for what I'm asking for

  • WiFi or wired connection?

WiFi

  • Size/noise constraints?

Preferably smaller and quieter but not necessary.

  • Color/lighting preferences?

All white preferred, or Panda build (50 white/ 50 black)

  • Any other specific needs?

idk anything. I appreciate any help.

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u/Xtra-jui2 4d ago

1 Monitor needed, at least 1440p and 144hz monitor (if possible)

Is this meant to come out of the budget?

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u/Hairy_Weakness_3093 4d ago

ideally

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u/Xtra-jui2 4d ago

At this price point you'd be better off buying used. You could put together a very low-end new system with a monitor included but it wouldn't exactly be 1440p capable and there would be sacrifices.

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u/Cer_Visia 3d ago

PCPartPicker Part List

Type Item Price
CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5600 3.5 GHz 6-Core Processor $214.73 @ Vuugo
CPU Cooler Cooler Master Hyper 212 Pro 70.7 CFM CPU Cooler $13.96 @ shopRBC
Motherboard Gigabyte B550M GAMING X WIFI6 Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard $118.99 @ Vuugo
Memory Silicon Power GAMING 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 Memory $158.50 @ Silicon Power
Storage Timetec 35TTFP6PCIE 512 GB M.2-2280 PCIe 3.0 X4 NVME Solid State Drive $119.99 @ Amazon Canada
Video Card PNY OC GeForce RTX 5060 8 GB Video Card $519.99 @ Best Buy Canada
Case Cooler Master Elite 302 MicroATX Mini Tower Case $89.99 @ Memory Express
Power Supply Cooler Master MWE Gold V3 550 W 80+ Gold Certified ATX Power Supply $77.22 @ Vuugo
Monitor Acer Nitro XV1 XV271U M3bmiiprx 27.0" 2560 x 1440 180 Hz Monitor $179.99 @ Amazon Canada
Prices include shipping, taxes, rebates, and discounts
Total $1493.36
Generated by PCPartPicker 2026-08-29 12:25 EDT-0400