$1,500 1440p Gaming PC Build — RTX 3060
A complete gaming PC build tuned for 1440p, assembled from in-stock parts. Total $1,415 of a $1,500 budget — $85 under. Estimated draw ≈ 445W.
Compatibility
- ✅ No compatibility issues detected across socket, memory generation, and power.
Parts list
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CPUAMD Ryzen 7 3700X 8-Core, 16-Thread Unlocked Desktop Processor with Wraith Prism LED Cooler
The Ryzen 7 3700X offers strong multi-core performance suitable for 1440p gaming while fitting well within the $1500 budget.
$299 -
GPUZOTAC Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 Twin Edge OC 12GB GDDR6 192-bit 15 Gbps PCIE 4.0 Gaming Graphics Card, IceStorm 2.0 Cooling, Active Fan Control, Freeze Fan Stop ZT-A30600H-10M
The Zotac RTX 3060 at $510.33 provides good 1440p 144Hz gaming performance without overspending the budget.
$510 -
MotherboardMSI MAG B550 Tomahawk Gaming Motherboard (AMD Ryzen 5000 Series, AM4, DDR4, PCIe 4.0, SATA 6Gb/s, M.2, USB 3.2 Gen 2, HDMI/DP, 2.5Gbps LAN, ATX)
The MSI MAG B550 Tomahawk supports Ryzen 3000 series CPUs with PCIe 4.0 and DDR4, balancing features and price for the build.
$196 -
Memory (RAM)G.SKILL RipjawsV Series DDR4 RAM (XMP) 16GB (2x8GB) 3200MT/s CL16-18-18-38 1.35V Intel AMD Desktop Computer Memory U-DIMM - Black (F4-3200C16D-16GVKB)
16GB of 3200MHz DDR4 RAM is sufficient for 1440p gaming and fits the budget while matching the motherboard and CPU.
$148 -
Storage (SSD)Crucial MX500 500GB 3D NAND SATA 2.5 Inch Internal SSD - CT500MX500SSD1, Blue/Gray
The Crucial MX500 500GB SSD offers a good balance of capacity and speed for gaming storage within budget.
$85 -
Power SupplyARESGAME AGT Series 850W Power Supply, 80+ Gold Certified, Fully Modular, FDB Fan, Compact 140mm Size, 10 Year Warranty, ATX Gaming Power Supply
The ARESGAME 850W 80+ Gold PSU provides ample, efficient power headroom for the CPU and GPU while staying affordable.
$77 -
CaseAeroCool Cylon RGB Mid Tower with Acrylic Side window, Black
The AeroCool Cylon RGB Mid Tower offers good airflow and aesthetics for a gaming build at a reasonable price.
$60 -
CPU Coolerbe quiet! Pure Rock 2 150W TDP CPU Cooler | Intel-1700 1200 2066 1150 1151 1155 2011-3 Square ILM | AMD-AM4 for Desktop | Black | BK007
The be quiet! Pure Rock 2 cooler is compatible with AM4 and provides effective cooling for the Ryzen 7 3700X at a low cost.
$40
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