Best $700 RTX 3060 PC Build for 1080p 144Hz Gaming

The launch of the new RTX 3060 graphics card at $329 makes it the new king of budget graphics cards for gaming. With support for ray tracing and two times faster than the RTX 2060, this RTX 3060 PC build will be the best budget gaming PC build for a few years. We have researched and picked the best hardware under $700 for the best RTX 3060 PC build.

The RTX 3060 comes with 3540 CUDA cores and a boost clock speed of about 1.7GHz. The clock speed of the graphics card and the video memory configuration may vary from different OEM manufacturers such as Asus, MSI, EVGA, etc. The base RTX 3060 will come with 6GB of DDR6 video memory. The RTX 3060 has a max TDP of 170W. So this RTX 3060 PC build will require a 500W power supply at max. 

As the new RTX 3060 which is based on the new Ampere architecture similar to the RTX 3070 and RTX 3080 is manufactured on an 8nm process which brings in huge improvements to efficiency and performance gains. This being said the RTX 3060 should be able to handle most modern games such as Call of Duty Warzone, PUBG, Valorant at 1440p 144Hz and 1080p 240Hz if you have a 1080p 240Hz, capable monitor.

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Processor (CPU	Processor (CPU AMD Ryzen 5 3600	Cores: 6 cores/12 threads Clock Speed: 4.2GHz TDP: 65W	View on Amazon
Motherboard	Motherboard MSI B550-A PRO ProSeries Motherboard	Form Factor: ATX M.2 SSD Slots: M.2 SSD Slots Cooling: Advanced Thermal Design	View on Amazon
Graphics Card (GPU)	Graphics Card (GPU) MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060	CUDA Cores: 3540 Clock Speed: 1.7GHz Video Memory: 6GB DDR6	View on Amazon
RAM	RAM Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 RAM	Frequency speed: 3200MHz Size: 16GB Type: DDR4	View on Amazon
Storage	Storage Crucial MX500 500GB M.2 SSD	Read Speed: 2400MB/s Write Speed: 1800MB/s Storage capacity: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB	View on Amazon
Power Supply	Power Supply EVGA 500W 80PLUS Power Supply	Rating: Bronze Plus Rated PSU: 500W	View on Amazon
PC Case	PC Case AeroCool Cylon RGB Mid Tower	Fan: Built-in 120mm fan RGB lighting: YES Side Panel: Aryclic Tempered glass panel	View on Amazon

Parts for Best RTX 3060 PC Build under $800

1. AMD Ryzen 5 3600 – Processor (CPU) 
2. MSI B550-A PRO ProSeries Motherboard  – Motherboard 
3. MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 – Graphics Card (GPU) 
4. Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 RAM – RAM 
5. Crucial P2 500GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD – Storage 
6. EVGA 500W 80PLUS Power Supply – Power Supply 
7. AeroCool Cylon RGB Mid Tower – PC Case 

 

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AMD Ryzen 5 3600 – Processor (CPU)

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6 core 12 thread processor which is one of the most popular CPUs for gaming. AMD launched the new Ryzen 5 5600X which is based on the new Zen 3 architecture. The Ryzen 5 3600 is still a really good processor for gaming and with the release of the Ryzen 5 5600X, the Ryzen 5 3600 is available at a discount of $199. At this price, the Ryzen 5 3600 is the best performing CPU for gaming.

The Ryzen 5 3600 is a 6 core 12 thread CPU with a base clock of 3.4GHz and a boost clock of 4.2GHz. It uses the AMD AM4 socket, hence is compatible with all the B450, B550, and X570 motherboards. IT has a rated TDP of 65W. Paired with the RTX 3060 the Ryzen 5 3600 should perform flawlessly without any bottleneck issues. 

If your willing to spend another $100, then consider upgrading to the Ryzen 5 5600X which is the newest CPU from AMD based on the Zen 3 architecture. If not the Ryzen 5 3600 is still an extremely capable CPU for gaming.

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MSI B550-A PRO ProSeries Motherboard 

The MSI B550-A ProSeries Motherboard is a perfect fit for the Ryzen 5 3600 paired with the RTX 3060. It supports the new PCIe 4.0 express slot which can take full advantage of the RTX 3060. The motherboard supports up to 128GB dual channel DDR4 memory with a max clock speed of up to 4400MHz.

This is a full ATX form factor motherboard. It comes with an M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD slot which has a Frozr heatsink that keeps the SSD cool for high performance. The motherboard comes with a Gigabit Ethernet LAN port for networking. It does not support WiFi or Bluetooth for wireless connectivity.

The motherboard features  Audio Boost technology which provides high-quality audio for an immersive audio experience. In terms of cooling, the motherboard has a premium thermal solution that has a heatsink with thermal pads and a PCB that is 2oz thick copper. This provides improved thermal management. 

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MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 – Graphics Card (GPU)

The MSI Gaming RTX 3060 graphics card which the best budget GPU for gaming. The new RTX 3060 is two times more powerful than the RTX 2060 Super form last generation. With this increase in performance, the RTX 3060 paired with the Ryzen 5 3600 can easily handle 1080p at 144Hz which high graphics settings in all modern games.

The RTX 3060 comes with 3540 CUDA cores with a boost clock speed of up to 1.7GHz. It comes with a rated TDP of 65W. The RTX 3060 supports Nvidia Reflex which reduces latency by up to 50%, hence a smoother gaming experience. The MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 comes with a dual-fan setup which provides excellent cooling.

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Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 RAM

The Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 RAM has a clock frequency of 3200MHz. 16GB of RAM is enough to runs most games at the highest settings at 1080p. As the motherboard in this build supports dual channel RAM up to 128GB upgrading to 32GB by adding another 16GB RAM should be easy if you ever need more RAM. These Corsair RAM sticks come with an aluminum outer casing that acts as a heatsink and helps in thermal management.

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Crucial P2 500GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD

For this build, a 500GB M.2 SSD is selected as it provides fast performance and loading times in games. It has a read speed of up to 2400 MB/s and a write speed of 1800 MB/s. Also, the MSI B550 motherboard has support for SATA SSD for storage. You can easily upgrade by adding a SATA SSD or a hard disk to store games. If you have a lot of games you can go with the 1TB or 2TB Crucial P2 SSDs. 

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EVGA 500W 80PLUS Power Supply

As this build features the RTX 3060 paired with an Ryzen 5 3600. The Ryzen 5 3600 has a rated TDP of 65W and the RTX 3060 has a rated TDP of 170W. So a 500W power supply should be more than sufficient for this RTX 3060 PC build considering future upgrades.

The Evega 500W power supply is a 80 plus bronze certified power supply. This is not a modular power supply, hence comes with built in power cables. It also features OVP (Over voltage protection), UVP (Under voltage protection), OCP (Over current protection), OPP (over power protection), and SCP (short circuit protection) safety features.

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AeroCool Cylon RGB Mid Tower – PC Case

The AeroCool Mid Tower PC case is a ATX form factor case that also features RGB lighting in the front. It has a acrylic side panel and single 120mm fan built-in at the rear. For cooling, it supports radiators upto 240mm in the case of liquid cooling. It supports graphics card up to 371mm for a perfect fit. The case is made out of 0.5mm thick steel. The case has dust filters that the front and the PSU area for easy cleaning. 

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