01 / BUILD
Best Value · 1080p Ultra / 1440p High
A balanced PC for gamers looking for maximum performance per dollar.
ESTIMATED BUILD COST
$1,500CAD
Price may vary by retailer.
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
GPU
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
MEMORY
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200
STORAGE
Western Digital Black SN7100 4TB
02 / BUILD PARTS
COMPONENTS
10components
ESTIMATED TOTAL
$1,500 CAD
COMPATIBILITY
| Component | Selection | Price | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
01CPU |  AMD Ryzen 5 5600 AM4 · 6 cores · 12 threads | $149 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
02CPU Cooler |  DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL Black Dual tower · Digital display | $119 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
03Motherboard |  ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 AM4 · Wi-Fi · mATX | $109 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
04Memory |  Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200 16GB · DDR4-3200 | $59 CAD | View on Amazon |
05Storage |  Western Digital Black SN7100 4TB 4TB · NVMe | $399 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
06Video Card |  AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB 16GB · 1080p/1440p | $419 CAD | Buy on Amazon |
07Case |  NZXT H6 Flow Black Black · Airflow · ATX | $149 CAD | View on Amazon |
08Power Supply |  650W 80+ Bronze power supply 650W · 80+ Bronze | $79 CAD | View on Amazon |
09Networking |  Integrated Wi-Fi Wi-Fi | Included | |
10Audio | Onboard Audio Onboard audio | Included |
AMD Ryzen 5 5600
AM4 · 6 cores · 12 threads
DeepCool AK620 DIGITAL Black
Dual tower · Digital display
ASRock B450M/AC R2.0
AM4 · Wi-Fi · mATX
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4-3200
16GB · DDR4-3200
Western Digital Black SN7100 4TB
4TB · NVMe
AMD Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
16GB · 1080p/1440p
NZXT H6 Flow Black
Black · Airflow · ATX
650W 80+ Bronze power supply
650W · 80+ Bronze
Integrated Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
Onboard Audio
Onboard audio
Prices may vary by retailer. Verify the current price on Amazon.ca before purchase. Disclosure →
03 / DETAILS
CoreForge recommends this for buyers who care most about playable FPS today. It deliberately uses mature AM4 parts to put more budget into GPU and storage.
PRODUCTIVITY
Good for everyday editing, office work, and multitasking; not ideal for heavy rendering.
UPGRADE PATH
Upgrade to 32GB RAM, then a Ryzen 7 5700X3D if staying on AM4.
BOTTLENECK
GPU-focused value build; AM4 CPU is sensible at this budget and strong for 1080p/1440p.
FUTURE-PROOFING
Good today, moderate long-term platform upgrade path
Each recommendation links to Add-Ons so beginners can complete the setup confidently.
04 / PERFORMANCE
Expected playability categories at high settings. These are estimates — real FPS vary by game, drivers, and scene.
| Game | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| Counter-Strike 2 | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 60–100 FPS |
| Valorant | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 60–100 FPS |
| Fortnite | 140+ FPS | 140+ FPS | 60–100 FPS |
| Apex Legends | 140+ FPS | 100–140 FPS | 30–60 FPS |
| Cyberpunk 2077 | 60–100 FPS | 60–100 FPS | 30–60 FPS |
| Call of Duty | 140+ FPS | 100–140 FPS | 30–60 FPS |
| Forza Horizon 5 | 140+ FPS | 100–140 FPS | 30–60 FPS |
Estimated FPS range: 100–160 FPS
Estimate on the FPS calculator →05 / COMPATIBILITY
Partial verification
Memory standard could not be confirmed from specifications.
The ASRock B450 board supports the Ryzen 5 5600, but some B450 units need a BIOS update for Ryzen 5000 CPUs. Most boards sold today ship ready — if buying, confirm the listing mentions Ryzen 5000 / 5000-ready BIOS.
CoreForge never claims “100% compatible” without confirmed data.
06 / BUY
CoreForge Team can assemble and test this exact Value Performance for you in Montreal for $75 CAD.
OTHER BUILDS
GAMING · 1080PSmooth 1080p Ultra gaming and light content creation.
EST. BUILD COST
$1,200CAD
Pre-tax CAD estimate.
GAMING · 1440P / 1080PMaximum performance per dollar
EST. BUILD COST
$1,600CAD
Pre-tax CAD estimate.
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