BEST $600 Gaming PC Build Guide | Step By Step + How to Upgrade!

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[@ToastyBros]

Thanks for all the love on this video. This one was a ton of work for our team but hopefully this will be a useful resource for you!

[@ChubbySenpaii17]

Can I i build a P500 thinkstation

[@vizedh]

with fps on so i can see

[@annasvensson3533]

WTF 600 USD for Intel I3 12100F !??? WTF are you talking about???

[@DraftySatyr]

@@annasvensson3533 Keep your hair on. Although he didn't say it, it was obvious that what he meant was that for a $600 PC you really can't beat an Intel i3 12100F.

[@paulmartinez-c5r]

Thank you much for all your time making these videos. You make them very fun to watch and also very informative so truly thanks for all you guys do and thanks to all your team for helping you get these videos out to people like me/Us peoples...

[@kenshi1295]

You guys actually, and i mean to say ACTUALLY are mind readers. My mother told me the budget is 600, take it or leave it, and you guys drop this? I love you. I just can't process this feeling of luck. I love you. Thank you.

[@kenshi1295]

For context, it is my FIRST build ever, i've never done such thing before, i watched thousands of tutorials yet i'm still anxious, you guys help me out so much to combat my depression, i can't wait.

[@msbms]

Gratz mate. I feel you. 🎉

[@boondock6055]

My mommy told me im a good boy

[@DrezzarEC006]

I would go for a ryzen 5500 more cores for almost same price, just swap cpu for ryzen 5500 and board to a b550, games like warzone/fortnite are very cpu hungry, it will even cost you less, b550 boards with similar specs costs around 80$, ryzen 5500 97$, the rest of the build is fine as it is

[@star5328]

@@DrezzarEC006 If you're going 5500 you can even shop b450 builds. 5500 can't use gen 4 pcie anyways and honestly for just gaming gen 4 isn't necessary so b450 will have the same upgrade path.

[@AndronicusKomnenos]

Bought my daughter a Lenovo Ideapad Gaming 3 (2022 version) thanks to these guys. Easily upgraded to 16gb of DDR5 ram, plus a 1tb secondary m.2. Runs like a charm. Thank you gentlemen. My kid is happy.

[@derrickwojcik]

I have been building gaming PC's for years. This may be the best build video I have seen in years. If my wife watched this and paid close attention I bet she could be her fist PC without my help. Great job boys.

[@artstan03]

THANK YOU for showing how to plug the wires up. That's the only thing I have been searching from numerous pc building videos

[@tankdjsims]

Depending on your motherboard its not that bad as you think, you got it

[@slow4life104]

I just watched a whole nother yt video from an ad and didn't realize I was watching an ad till you guys came back being tired is wild

[@tommybaker4330]

Start with PSU and with cables not used. Take each 1 and fold and zip tie in smallest package possible. Take the cables you need and trial route them then bundle up the excess and zip tie that. Gets rid of that snake nest you got. Thermal paste, tighten down your fan and then take it back off. Look at paste coverage. If not happy, wipe fan and chip and try another pattern with high quality paste. Especially that skimpy line you put down in the upgrade.

[@PeacefulParadise10]

Love your step-by-step PC build guide videos. 💙 You guys should do these more often.

[@ThrasherEscapes]

small but potentially important correction: around the 9:30-9:40 mark, jackson says that memory typically goes in slots 1 & 3 on most mobos. i believe he did this accidentally and meant to say 2 & 4 - the appropriate slots to use with two ram sticks on almost all current 4-slot boards, afaik.

[@AlfaPro1337]

It actually doesn't matter if its 1-3 or 2-4. It still gonna be dual channel.

[@annasvensson3533]

AND they say: "600 USD for Intel I3 12100F !?" :)

[@AlfaPro1337]

@annasvensson3533 that already retail mark up, not Intel fault. US$350 for a glorified low end 6c from AMD??? Pre-Evil Su, you can get AMD top end for that pricing!

[@annasvensson3533]

@@AlfaPro1337 WTF are you talking about??? It's a 122 USD CPU, you !"!"¤ ... "that already retail mark up, not Intel fault" ... NO, no "retail mark up", they just said the wrong price, VERY WRONG price.

[@RetroAlex125]

Bro, this came in so clutch! I am wanting a budget rx6600 build! This video is perfect for me as i have no idea what i am doing! You guys are life savers. I love you two!

[@QualityEditz2]

Did you build it?

[@justinfarrell1544]

Just built mine with the exact specs and components. Absolutely perfect

[@dcamatrix]

I have been building pcs for about 20 yrs and still love step-by-step PC builds thank you..

[@mozzaplaysgames7897]

Feels super good to watch this after post first PC build and realize how close I was to actually making it the way it's meant to be... I'd almost say I 100% followed this correctly + I did an extra step where I did an open bench launch to make sure that I was doing everything right xD Stressful thing to do but it was a lot of fun, Runs well with very good temps. Got told not to go with an air cooler as my 13600KF would run "super hot" but I went with a peerless assassin and the thing has never gone over 70c as far as I can tell. Only issue is my 3070ti which I've heard runs hot, and mine has always run hot... Probably will fix that very soon

[@Guzman_j]

Love the face that you are detailed with explaining everything much appreciated.

[@kalembrobert9834]

I think the builds are more enjoyable and its a move in the right direction! ill start recommending this to newer builders or anybody that isnt comfortable with pcs yet.

[@UnlockedNature]

Just built a i3-12100f RX 6600 build because of this video and PC Builder! Black and white aesthetic. Love your guys’ channel. I appreciate the knowledge and guidance!

[@channelaw9908]

Your videos are getting better and better every time i think of building PC by myself i think that i might fa; but your tutorials are helping me a lot! keep up the good work!!!

[@SOLVIC17]

I love how you guys do a full out tutorial for a budget pc!! And if possible can you guys try a $800 -$850 pc build!! Either ways thank you so much for taking the time to do this step-by-step! 🔥

[@tommysonnier9848]

Built this with 32GB ram, 2TBssd, Jonsbo Pisa A5 cooler and 750W power supply instead, and additional fan at top rear for $751.45 with tax. These upgrades were only for my satisfaction. Because the MB and GPU were slightly more cost at time of purchase, their exact build would have costed me slightly more than $660 with my state's tax. Good video and a great first build that more than suits my needs. I don't need the bragging rights of a more expensive build.

[@lost10mm]

Was looking into building a PC of around 600 and you guys drop this. Thank you!

[@RavenHart-sx8xs]

One of the best pc building guide for beginners out there. I can't help but appreciate thank you guyz for dropping this video 👍

[@josecardona9863]

I’m old school from the 80’s,just watching your step by step PC that you two techs put together.Was incredible the Visual and physical gear put together was amazing.Great job!Tech!The Lobby Guy!Cardona🚀👍📡🕹🖥

[@irateamatsu]

It really is pretty cool. Looks like fun too. I'm putting together a $700 build for my mother soon. All she plays is The Sims 4. She has over 5100 hours in that game.

[@X850Odin]

This is one of the most detailed how to build a pc on YT 💯🔥

[@nlvrn3853]

I always admired you both and your team, explaining every step how to build pc that so very easy to follow.thnks!

[@bradleycochran4595]

You are one of the channels I listen to during my workday and it is always enjoyable. I used one of your guides to buoild my nephew a 1440 P Gaming PC.

[@paulmartinez-c5r]

Truly love all the videos you put out have learned very much along the way. Keep up the great work.

[@danialhakim7495]

Thank you for the video, I managed to build mine for $535: Ryzen 5 5600 Asrock B550M HDV 32GB HyperXFury 3200mhz (16*2) 960GB SSD Kingston A400 Thermaltake litepower 650w Sapphire Pulse RX6700XT 12GB (used) Aerocool Trinity Mini case

[@izmyelvazquez4144]

Can you send me more details on how this pc performs

[@izmyelvazquez4144]

Also, how well are your settings and is this a easy build

[@Qaibqhovsiab]

Just bought the whole parts yesterday can’t wait to build it thank you for the idea love watching your videos

[@joebenge6942]

Hi actually built this PC after you guys posted the video and I really enjoy it🎉 thank you guys so much I just used a different case tho but I really do love this build I can keep up with my friends $1500 pc. I have had mine just a little bit over 2 months but I really do love it

[@rameliohill7961]

Did you buy the 600 dollar one if so is it good I might get it

[@ManDuderGuy]

Many thanks bros, this is going to help a ton with my new build in this case :)

[@micahhanna3235]

I actually purchased the Gigamax 600w based off your recommondations for a build that I am doing tomorrow. I recently upgraded my 5600x to a 5800x3d so I just have a Ryzen 5 lying around that I decided to do another build around. Specs: 5600x CPU w/ Thermalriight assassin x120 R SE Gigabye b550m-K 16 GB SP Zenith 3200mhz DDR4 1TB Solidigm P41 Gen 4 Nvme XFX 6600 8GB (as shown here) Zalman Gigamax 600w (as shown here) Montech Air 100 ARGB Matx Case Also throwing in an old Seagate Barricuda drive that's strangely 1.5TB that I pulled out of an old PC. Hope it turns out great cuz im about to just have a second pc.

[@jacobllavore397]

Just ordered a $600 build yesterday and glad to know mine was very similar!

[@dustinschings7042]

You should definitely install the extra standoffs and screw down the right side of the motherboard. It provides support when plugging in and out that 24 pin PSU connector and other things so you do not stress the PCB. Yes, you can get by without them, but for the sake of making an instructional video, you should probably do it the right way. That said, cool tip about the CPU cooler fan to keep the cable out of the way!

[@robindelance7329]

Recently found your channel and I'm loving the vids. Would like to see a follow up showing the BIOS and settings to get the most out of the components.

[@cain2k]

I’m gonna build this exact pc i can’t wait !!

[@chrisbrantley82]

This is the video I’ve been waiting for!! Thank you so much!!!

[@TavoFourSeven]

I practically found this channel a few days ago, and quit gaming a few years ago bc I started building fpv drones but I feel like I need to do this now. This will definitely be a reference as in I plan on writing this list of parts. I really just want steam games on my viture glasses since psplay always freezes and I'm willing to mod my ps4 to a gaming pc if possible since I have a 5 now.

[@Martimus98]

Got a suggestion for you in terms of a future video. Since you'all seem to refurbish a lot of older PC's that have been refurbished for gaming by companies that don't always do a complete job refurbishing the PC, how about a video on cleaning and replacing BONE DRY thermal paste. For reference, I rebuilt a server that had two XEON processors. One of the processors had dry but pliable thermal paste on the CPU. The other processor had thermal paste that was BONE DRY. It was literally so dry that bits of it started flaking off the moment I removed the heat sink. The heatsink actually was more caked with dry thermal paste than the CPU. I ended up cleaning the heatsink using hydrogen peroxide and isopropyl alcohol. It was NOT my preferred choice but it was what I had available at the time.

[@TomDaniel-x2c]

I plan on doing this build for my first gaming PC. Thx for the tutorial. Makes things a lot less complicated for me XD

[@91wagon65]

Back a year later for the upgrade! Kids getting the i5 and a 4070 ti for Xmas after hunting for deals the last 6 months. I did update ram to 32gigs from 16 a few months ago. Will be a nice step up from his 12100f and 1660 super

[@SoloMix804]

I built a gaming pc and this video was nice to watch to see if I made a mistake. I will at some point post the building process of the gaming pc if you want to see it.

[@waymenlawrence2064]

Breaks a piece of the IO shield, doesn't put all the screws in for mounting the motherboard....this guy is a legend

[@DraftySatyr]

I think you meant to say bell instead of leg ...

[@WildRice281]

I upgraded right away but thank you for this video. Helped me build my new pc!

[@RealCujo]

I enjoy the breakdown of all the new tech. I’m very old school I’m from the era of the sound blaster and Wolfenstien. The one with the mine craft graphics 👴🏽

[@Tech.Closet]

51 minutes! You guys are cooking!

[@harshkithani9734]

21.46 minutes

[@denizshakirov4237]

Cooking what? I just made some Mac and cheese lol❤❤😂😂👍

[@Godisnowhere64]

​@@harshkithani9734 thank you Sherlock homes. He really needed that clarification

[@jaredgarcia9210]

love the long form video guys! great job as always

[@Austo-zg4tn]

This is basically the exact same build I made almost a year ago with some of your guys older videos crazy

[@stingrayslapper1595]

I absolutely love the long form videos

[@elcotv9385]

You deserve more subs! Great and very detailed video.

[@crodoutdoors]

As a Dell, Lenovo, and Hp certified tech thats 6ft 6in and 300lbs i find it easier to screw the motherboard into the case before adding the cpu, cooler, ram, ect. Im saving for my first custom build currently so i havent had to worry about cable management.

[@phildelsol97]

Nice build video very good quality ! Very nice and detailed on what to do and what not to do.

[@YOwaz]

Great instructions, will be sending to my little brother so he gets a bit more familiar with building pcs!!

[@deejenk1707]

Yep you guys are very awesome you've done it again I like it both

[@nickchan-smutko2895]

You should make more of these videos, this sure will help

[@QuentinStephens]

Nice to see a budget build; how about following it up with costing budget peripherals - keyboard, mouse, monitor, speakers / soundbar, webcam, headset, and game controller?

[@watchAnimuruinsrlifu]

budget parts building are always great to watch than high end parts

[@markkoko806]

Many Thanks For You All I Really Appreciate Your Efforts In This Video

[@tommysonnier9848]

Amen to the use of the extra MB standoffs. Also, break off the rear openings for the GPU BEFORE installing the MB. When I wiggled the knockout for the GPU it grazed the MB. No damage though.

[@nuclearhyper-implosion]

That was the case I was thinking about getting but I heard that the fans crapped out after awhile, it still a good build 😄👍

[@OutsideDuhBox]

Do you know where in the video they connected the fans? 👀

[@nickfury1279]

Not like you can’t just replace the fans

[@itsdeonlol]

Great build guide guys!

[@fido139]

You guys did a superb job. 👌 I'm currently building a bit stronger machine. I looked up the prices and the RTX 3060ti with more graphics power is basically the same price as the RX 6600. I have completely burned out on run/shoot/kill games. Gag.

[@Tony-fu4in]

I’m going to build this for my birthday

[@paulojay_thesource]

I remember "19 Years Ago" when we saw on "Magazine" the "Gaming Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz Computer" with "160GB-IDE Hard Drive" with a "Built-in 32MB Video Card" and you can "Install" a "256MB AGP Video Card" on it is the most "Powerful Computer" that time..😉😉 I feel old when i saw that the "Modern Computer" now has a "RGB LED Fan" and they don't even need now a "Floppy Disk Drive" & a "CD-ROM Drive" for installing or setup a "Windows OS"..😩😩 So now for me to move on😊, i just "Surfing" on "Internet" to learn on how to "Setup/Installing New Windows OS" for Modern Computers"..👍👍😎

[@Oujry]

This video was amazing 👏 bravo i think a 1080ti woulda been better tho it runs around 40 percent faster and is a fan favourite regardless thats for a top video

[@oliverlietz]

I have rarely seen a Nividia graphics card in any budget builds lately 😂

[@DraftySatyr]

Maybe there's a reason for that? Even seven months after this video was released all Nvidia got to offer to the budget market is a hugely disappointing RTX 3050 6GB.

[@PinkyTech]

Nice guide guys!

[@pujanpatadia9722]

fire vid as usual🔥

[@naomy1701]

if u use a towercooler, u might want to put in 9 screws to mount the Mobo, since the vibrations else can start to produce annoying rattling sounds. and yes, i had that happen and it took me quite some time to find out THAT was the issue -.-

[@pr3ludejr]

You are going to go ahead.

[@JamesonKortay]

I am very new to PC building but I can use the ASRock B660M Motherboard with this build?

[@djbobby224]

Is there any reason you guys didn't use the 12400f as an upgrade?

[@You2Nosey]

I like PC builders 😊

[@ASP.7.]

I’ve got a question I’ve never built a pc but apparently you need a motherboard that has WiFi

[@djbirdnoise6505]

i just needed this im getting a new pc so. i do need more tech knowledge 😅

[@xxspawnxx]

Keep up the budget slaps. Can we get a vs build. Your favorite build vs his favorite build. 1400$ budget 1440pneeded

[@misterPAINMAKER]

Where is the cpu utilization on the msi afterburner? Did you forget it?

[@Solarr-m1i]

hi, love your vids

[@jomama2777]

Actually building this pc rn just waiting for the moth board to come in the mail

[@vigneshwaranv5053]

In the upgrade, you could have shown how to install a Deepcool or 3rd party cooler. Sometimes, they are a pain to deal with as well.

[@yomarv]

Nice Guide, but my case fans are lighting up but not spinning did i not plug in something.

[@LexusLFA554]

5:53 was very satisfying.

[@Kalani10]

Can you use a different case for this? Because this case is out of stock on Newegg. If so which ones would you recommend 👍🏼💙

[@QubitComputer]

Hey guys I have a question so I'm playing building a PC but the parts are rtx 3050 ryzen 5 4500 b550 mother board are those good parts? If not tell me which ones are good also I'm on a 500/600$ budget

[@Greepled]

no they are not good

[@TANelson1585]

When you installed the m.2 SSD, why did you not take the paper off the SSD, won't that get in the way of thermal conductivity with the heat sink

[@kalijade1587]

Does the motherboard have WiFi and Bluetooth or do you need to buy those things separately? The amazon reviews for it are terrible, and say it has WiFi issues…

[@homebuiltlife7835]

Not even gonna lie fellows I was in the video for 30 seconds and I subscribed immediately only because of the dragon ball Z T shirt lol.. And i'm trying to learn and build my own gaming p c..

[@FODEI-yt]

If i'm going to build this pc in the next summer (when i have money), is this still good without upgrades. I would play pretty much fortnite. Good video❤

[@c0ssph0enix]

Do you guys have any thoughts on modular power supplies? Personal favorites maybe? I’m looking into building one and would love an opinion or three :)

[@AcM.5233]

Hey Toasty Bros. Trying to build, it Rather upgrade an old Dell for my daughter's son. I upgraded the Athlon to a 6300 FX I had, and 2 ripjaw 8gb sticks of RAM and a better cooler. Added a ssd for better read write speed and a 600w psu I had. Looking for a very very inexpensive car as I'm disabled and out of work. He really wants to play oblivion and this should work. But that Dell case is a hot box with only one 120 from fan, and a 80mm rear. Do you have ANYTHING in your stock?

[@shawnghost1471]

Everytime i watch you guys i learn something new keep up the good work

[@ilyaloe]

it’s almost 800$ for that same setup on amazon as of jan 2 2024

[@samopdenacker7330]

yo ty so much for the vid but do you maybe have another case i can use?

[@art_of_anarchism]

Nice build, tho if u cheap out on the motherboard for exemple MSI A520M PRO and the case, u can get it cheaper with RX6650 XT with at a even lower price.

[@MidnightGonzo689]

Would I be able to do digital art with this setup? I'm looking to use a sketch pad and make stickers too?

[@dawsonpoe]

Do you guys care to build in some itx cases? Specifically the KXRORS S400 and S500, DAN A4 H20, and SSUPD Meshlicious. These cases are on my top radar. I’m mainly wanting to build a portable rig and I’ve also been curious to see if they’d fit in a backpack.

[@mrsubsvr]

Hello. I was wondering how this would hold up with PCVR and a Meta Quest 3?

[@zbiromax9228]

hey hey. is this computer configuration enough for video editing? small forms up to 30 minutes of video. or maybe another graphics card 6 gb vram Arc A380 is enough

[@criscusack]

What game(s) would Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020 be similar to in terms of performance/computer resources?

[@nicobeukes4094]

awesome video and channel.... I have a i3 8100 with 16gb ram on a msi basooka mb.. can I use a rtx 3050/3060 card with this ?

[@dominicstonum1152]

The consoles you have for sell on the description are they built by yall directly the pcbros or is that a diff company