Building a $500 Micro Center Gaming PC and Giving It Away!

SPONSORS: Shop VIP-SCDKey OEM Windows 10 Pro keys for $16 and use code 'SKGS' for a 25% discount: bit.ly/Win10SKGS
We made a trip out to the Marietta, GA Micro Center to build a $500 gaming PC! Is it possible to build one in this price range in-store?! Let's find out!
⭐ Consider supporting us on Patreon! / gregsalazar
🛠️ PC parts list:
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 3.6GHz 6-Core Processor: micro.center/5jf
ASRock AMD Radeon RX 6600 Dual Fan 8GB GPU: micro.center/mln
ASUS Prime B450-A II Motherboard: micro.center/j0v
TeamGroup T-Force Vulcan Z 16GB DDR4-3200: micro.center/0ae
Inland 512GB SSD Internal SSD: micro.center/j8b
Thermaltake Smart Series 500 Watt 80 Plus Power Supply: micro.center/3yo
Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Mini Tower Case: Black: micro.center/zcx
More Micro Center goodies:
New Customer Exclusive - $25 Off ALL Processors: micro.center/pt2
Check out Micro Center’s Custom PC Builder: micro.center/y0d
Submit your build to Micro Center’s Build Showcase: micro.center/0ss
Stay Updated on Everything Tech on the Micro Center Community: micro.center/a4w
🎬 My studio gear on Amazon:
Sony A7C (Primary): geni.us/lOeoIA9
Sony a6600 (Secondary): geni.us/k8VBToq
Sony a6400 (Webcam): geni.us/24nqw
2x Pixio PX277 Prime 165Hz IPS Monitors: geni.us/bCg4nD
Neewer LED Lighting Kit: geni.us/9VTXr0
Audio-Technica AT2035: geni.us/xvQc
Yamaha MG10XU Mixer: geni.us/d4VvGM
Neewer Microphone Arms: geni.us/1w5Sx2Y
Arrowzoom Sound-Damping Foam Panels: geni.us/EKFxZc
📱 Follow me on social media:
TWITCH: / gregsalazar
FACEBOOK: / gregsalazaryt
TWITTER: / gregsalazaryt
INSTAGRAM: / gregsalazaryt
💻 Join our public Discord server: / discord
DISCLOSURES: All Genius links are tied to our Amazon Associate account, from which we earn a small sales commission. Links containing a 'bit.ly' reference forwarding to Newegg are tied to our Rakuten account, from which we earn a small sales commission. All sponsored links and comments will contain the word "SPONSOR" or "AD." Any additional revenue stream will be disclosed with similar verbiage.

[@GregSalazar]

We’ll be at the Duluth, GA Micro Center today (March 31st, 2023) and tomorrow! Come say hi! I’ve some gift cards to give away!

[@aj0413_]

Oh, what time(s)? I'll let the boys in the MC discord know :)

[@zerocal9058]

aight ima take a 2 day flight to get there

[@ShiggitayMediaProductions]

Damn.. I live in Boston (I work at the MC near there)... It would have been cool too meet you, Greg... Great video!

[@slackergeek2007]

I'll actually be at the Duluth store tomorrow too getting a 13900K and Z790-E, maybe I'll see you there.

[@elusivelectron]

Well done sir. Surprised a perfect candidate and got his peripherals.

[@chunkyplumps]

Seeing that kids face when Greg told him the rig was his was magic! Good work Greg!

[@Gamevet]

It's like his brain short circuited for about 3 minutes, before coming back to reality.

[@MrJamb0ree]

Damn near made me cry?

[@jayb2705]

I think his mouth only just closed. It was awesome to see a new member join the PC master race, that kid won't forget that day!

[@davidwagner3710]

That kids mouth was open for 24 seconds after Greg told him the computer was his. He was genuinely blown away by yalls generosity. That made my day!

[@codenamelux8683]

His dad gave the best video idea ever "double the rig and give it to the next person" 😂

[@gogaming5449]

that was mclovin hahaha but was soo funny hahaha

[@TheTartarsaws]

He was so excited, great job! $500 PC $300 worth of peripherals…lol

[@TheGeckoEffect]

It’s always a treat when Greg uploads

[@luisneves210]

This is surely one of the most beautiful videos i have seen in a long time, the look on that little kid is priceless... thank you so much for it 💚

[@brandyboutwell9388]

that was awesome. killer props to the kid going hard with the pink peripherals. also congrats on all the winners picked for the giveaways. cannot wait for the videos for those. have a good day and god bless.

[@16driver16]

And the cardigan

[@amaurirenteria1841]

Its always a pleasure learning with Greg, He totally made that kids day for sure, that initial reaction was priceless!! Keep it up my dude.

[@ThunderMS34]

This has good potential for a fun series Greg! Find people who havent had PCs or have very outdated PCs and give them away. You are literally my favorite youtuber

[@hitesh5771]

Hey Greg, it was a pleasure meeting you at microcenter. Keep up the good work.

[@garnerockshield8981]

I love the cam did aspect of the giveaway. He didn't take a separate cut and frill it up. It was raw and wholesome. More giveaways where the youtuber and the person are kinda having an awkward conversation and you just go like "oh yeah, and you can have this"

[@tomos_mc]

The reaction of that boy was amazing, as someone who just built my first rig I know his excitement of switching to desktop gaming! Thanks for doing this stuff for people, it's so wholesome.

[@Mustafa-gk7vg]

always love 500 dollar builds

[@Tesla-Model-S-Plaid]

Now this is a cause I get can behind! If that kid uses this for more than just gaming, you might have literally changed his life for the better. Also, that build seems to have been great value, and not knowing much about Micro Center, I now am even more interested in hearing more about them and maybe getting to visit one day.

[@RaimaNd]

Really glad you gave it to that kid, he was really happy and seems to be a very nice kid.

[@dcrdlgy]

Love spreading this kind of positive energy! You made that kid's day/month/year for sure and started him on the path to PC glory

[@LunarShift]

Absolutely perfect candidate for this build. Great job, Greg!

[@RealistOmega]

This happens to me too, but mostly with my friends that don´t have as much money as me or as nice of a PC as me . They save money from new RAM and ask me to order it and I end up adding RGB fans a new SSD to make their PC and lives a bit happier :D

[@Hostyl176]

Coincidentally, I was "wish building" a $500 PC from MicroCenter earlier today. My MC (Virginia) has a R5 3600/Gigabyte b450 mobo combo for ~$130. With that same Asrock 6600 and 512GB storage it came out to $511+tax. 9:44 that look makes everything worth everything!

[@Eric1935]

Dont forget the ram and the power supply

[@Hostyl176]

@@Eric1935 yes, I included 16GB of Ram, and the same TT 500W PS in the video. Also, a Montech X1 case. All that is included in the ~$511 tag.

[@ThisisScorpiomoon]

Seeing this made me so happy for the kid, his reaction was so worth it! I can't wait to see his setup!

[@Spectreblu]

Just a great, heartwarming video Loving the energy and the way the kid was so appreciative too, honestly lucked out for both of you

[@deckxgen5084]

Your a good man Gregg 😌 Seeing the young man's reaction was amazing. Well done 👍

[@josephnorris4095]

That kid looked totally frozen and in shock with his mouth hanging open like that, I love it. 😀

[@UnknownUser_0000]

Wholesome, simply wholesome. That kids face is thanks enough. Stay blessed Greg. 🙌

[@Akridas66]

The face on that kid said all!!! Great job Greg!!!! You made a kid happy and that says something.

[@dualvoltageweebculture903]

Great vids and the energy ❤

[@GregSalazar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@82ritchie]

That's so awesome making that kid super happy with that rig. He looked so grateful and appreciated for everything he received. Keep up with the excellent wholesome content.

[@oats1971]

Well done Greg. You made that kids day, seeing his face, when told he had just been given a PC for nothing was a picture.

[@lanceripplinger8352]

That build for $500 looks really amazing! The look on that kid's face was priceless!

[@brianduty3912]

Nice almost “home alone” pose; that kid was unbelievably gracious. Nice one Sir Greg of the Salazar clan. Good on ya.

[@NebulaNomad710]

i subbed because of this video. been watching your videos for a while now and seeing you looking for the perfect person and not just some random person on the street who would just sell it made me want to subscribe. i saw myself as the kid with parents who told me I had to work for it so seeing that brought a tear to my eye

[@babalonkie]

Those prices are awesome. Got nothing that compares to that here in the UK.

[@-Brunnen-G]

You can tell the kid was very appreciative. It's nice you added the extras.

[@houseofoctane4051]

Decent setup for a low budgetand I appreciate the no rgb build, that kid was definitely thankful what a great video

[@TechTesseract]

Kids face was frozen in awe haha 😂 Great video greg!

[@Hypnodog_]

Love the Micro Center content, you totally made that kid's week! Reminds me of when I met you at the Houston Micro Center back in 2016!

[@HappyBeezerStudios]

Now we're talking. This is some interesting range of price. From there to 1000 are a place where people used to find budget setups. And I wish we had something like microcenter here, those prices are amazing. Would be 600€ here, and not even from the same store.

[@brahimvlogs9395]

the best tech and pc builder out here honestly good job Greg

[@manutd9899]

His face was priceless. Well done Greg!

[@sitordan]

I really enjoyed the video. Nice going, Greg. The kid's face when you told him the PC was his is priceless. Best wishes!

[@CareBear-Killer]

i hope that kid becomes a valorant pro and gives Greg a shoutout in like 5 years. he was so shocked. wholesome content of the day right here.

[@steveseybolt]

This is So AWESOME Greg!!! Brought The wee Lad was in Total Shock .

[@richteritwan]

How awesome was that! I do this with all my spare Frankenstein parts for family and friends. They're always so blown away. Feels great. Keep it up, Greg!

[@TM86880]

That kid's smile reminded me of my son's when I gifted him his gaming PC for Christmas, well done Greg. Hopefully MicroCentre opens an outlet in Miami soon!

[@SangonomiyaxKokomi]

Honestly, BEST VIDEO Ever!!!!! So wholesome, especially to see the kids face drop. Priceless!

[@Elagentejefe]

Loved it Greg!! This is the content we love....

[@Rambosquirtle]

Amazing! Perfect person for the rig. Awesome stuff Greg!

[@Yamigata]

Firstly, super cool you're doing this and super cool Microcenter is working with you on it. High five! I did sign up for the contest for Marietta but didn't hear anything, so I didn't go. I didn't want to make the drive to Marietta at that time of day because Atlanta's after-work traffic is absolutely awful, I don't get out in it unless I need to. Just a little bit of feedback on this contest: - It would have been nice to announce when the chosen contestants have been contacted so that the rest of us aren't waiting around hoping. - Consider pushing future contest days to the weekend when traffic tends to be lighter, people tend to be more available. - Not sure when contestants were contacted but if it wasn't a day or two in advance, that would also be nice. Again, this is just feedback so please don't see it as anything more than that. Thanks for hosting this contest, it was very generous of you.

[@jackieyip359]

Thanks Greg and nice of you to give away a PC to someone who was excited to get one!

[@benjaminsmekens2344]

Nicely done, you definitely made someone's day, and the look on that kid's face, flabbergasted with a mouth wide open was priceless. All because of your generosity, you're an awesome dude!

[@mysticdre321]

Yeah. I live in South Florida Greg. I do take that 9hr drive to Marrietta Ga. twice a year to buy stuff. WE NEED A MICROCENTER IN FLORIDA. PERIOD.

[@CrashPilot1000]

That is a good 1080p setup, the kid will have lots of fun with that. I don't know what the price difference would have been but not taking the XT version of the 6600 would have been a tough choice for me.

[@user-jj4bv5yk5k]

I get your point. But price is of this card is solid. 220$ in a store is really good😅

[@hhau]

that kids reaction was great

[@baehr4308]

i like these types of videos, your personality is way different than i thought.

[@ranmasaotome7613]

This is one hell of a wholesome feelgood video. I love this Greg. This was way past cool bro.

[@edhuismanster]

I just got the same GPU this week! And yes, a lot of annoying plastic to peel off! Too bad no Micro Center in my area (Canada). Congratz to the young fellow who got the PC!

[@xCraziiPanda]

Love what you did for that kid, bless you!

[@michaelthompson9798]

Wow 🤩🤯🥳 what a great performing rig offering an awesome 👍🥳gaming experience 💪. Most of us who live outside the US of A are drooling at these prices 🤤🤤.

[@mwethereld]

Greg, my man! the kid's reaction was priceless! Could not have picked a better target. I felt his genuine love and thankfulness. you've done a great thing there and without trying to sound condescending,,,, I am so proud of you man. Well done, thank you, stay safe and continue to stay awesome. From your brother in Australia! Mike.W JP(Qual)

[@jerrylong1079]

Loved the expression on this kids face, my grandson had the same reaction when I built & gave him HIS PC.

[@OutLan]

Seeing that kid's face just made my whole day. Absolutely awesome.

[@tuxpowerpc]

That kids face was priceless, and his name is Henry like my grandson's. Nice job Greg and Micro Center!

[@joaosmaniotto]

Watching from Brazil, this is amazing, Greg is so cool!!!

[@ramarolahyrinaandrianasolo1700]

wow! his rig is much better than I have been mounting for years! that was awesome! he was very lucky!

[@isaacgree]

Loved every minute of this video! That kid was so happy !

[@Torqu3d]

Awesome stuff, I remember the excitement of switching from an old console to PC back in the day!

[@rugby187gaming]

That kids jaw drop, priceless! Happy gaming Henry

[@AVEXentSUCKS]

This is why I patronize this channel, Greg is such an awesome guy the kid looks mighty grateful for getting a free PC!

[@kenny9088]

that kid was speechless. priceless moments you made Greg

[@ryanmartie1244]

This kid will never forget this for the rest of his life. Well done Greg and MC!

[@frankd6142]

So cool Greg. The look on his face when you told him the rig was his, worth the watch. Thanks for the video! Microcenter is the best. Glad I live near two of them.

[@jake3927]

I like how Greg doing his giveaways where he ask first "are you okay being filmed?".

[@MrDerp83]

Greg, that was amazing. Thanks for bringing some smiles our way.

[@Gary-nx8ys]

He goes to a pricey school for this area. Makes you think dad really just didn't want him to have a PC. Hope dad lets him really use it as he seems like a nice sweet kid.

[@shawnstewart3081]

Greg you are the best. Just seeing the shock on that kids face tells it all.

[@JustinRamey3]

I loved seeing him smile! Awesome video!

[@thseed7]

I love that you always hook the kids up. I can't imagine how awesome it is for them. Love you Greg+Microcenter

[@stevenziegler2523]

Well done!!!!!! Made that young man very happy

[@safedave9689]

that was proper cool of you Greg. that kid was blown away

[@jaquestraw1]

Awesome Greg!! Fantastic

[@SKLL3TR]

i started watching you a couple of months ago when i sold my pc and was saving up to get a new one, and honestly you quickly became my favorite pc tech KZbinr such a great guy always teaching us new things and helping people, am sure that kid is going to have a blast with the pc and the pink mouse and keyboard look sick

[@shaysam4592]

U made him so happy. You are amazing!!!

[@ashv117]

Greg that was awesome for the kid. You chose the perfect person for it

[@Ax4400]

🤟 That was awsome. U made that kid happy! Wish I had a MICRO Center near me

[@Dr.Gonzz0]

i realy enjoys the kids face when you told him he could have it. good stuff man love it

[@dannyeeltink]

Wow, by far best vid of the week; that look on the boy's face: gold! Thanks for makikng this happen also @microcenter! Great work as always @gregsalazar!

[@ghoot0214]

Great gift for the kid, your the best Greg, keep doing what your doing my man 🎉🎉

[@corbinknight9702]

Your so humble. Thank you!

[@IgnusFast]

That is SO GENEROUS! Very cool, man.

[@IanNubbit]

That kid couldn’t be any happier. Awesome video

[@allensanders5984]

Dude i just found this video while scrolling and you earned me as a sub as soon as i saw that kids face when you said the pc was his! Keep up the good work!

[@lukewalker1051]

Lovely kid and nice thing to do Greg. Well done.

[@dudeman549]

Yo, I was just at the Marietta Micro Center a couple weeks ago. Picked up a 34" Ultra wide 1440 panel, a 2TB m.2, and the sweet ass Hyte Y60 in red to put my system in. I have an X570 mobo with a 5600X, 32GB Vengeance RGB RAM at 3600mhz, and a FTW3 3070ti in my rig. Can't wait to get it all in the new case with the new RGB fans in every slot up on my wall shelf above my desk. Wish I had gotten lucky and been there to meet you in person! It's my favorite place in the world!

[@KeseanCornish]

Wholesome video is wholesome ❤. Stand up team right there!

[@BuzzTec]

Nice one Greg. A priceless expression on the kid's face.

[@Kelekona_808]

Aww, didn't even get to spin the Wheel of Micro Fortune! But big ups to the kid that got the new rig and set-up!

[@garryherriman4222]

Awesome Greg, he's gonna love that rig x

[@ant6409]

brought tears to my eye, kid was so happy!

[@newtondelacruz4531]

What a priceless reaction... also really love the kid go for pink. thanks for this Greg it's a nice vid