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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Parts for Best RTX 3060 PC Build under $800
- AMD Ryzen 5 3600 – Processor (CPU)
- MSI B550-A PRO ProSeries Motherboard – Motherboard
- MSI Gaming GeForce RTX 3060 – Graphics Card (GPU)
- Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 RAM – RAM
- Crucial P2 500GB PCIe NVMe M.2 SSD – Storage
- EVGA 500W 80PLUS Power Supply – Power Supply
- AeroCool Cylon RGB Mid Tower – PC Case
- Best Motherboards for AMD Radeon RX 6800XT and RX 6900XT
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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.
Pros
- 6 cores
- 12 threads
- 65W TDP
Cons
- No cooler in the box
Key Features :-
- The world's most advanced processor in the desktop PC gaming segment
- Can deliver ultra-fast 100+ FPS performance in the world's most popular games
- 6 cores and 12 processing threads bundled with the quiet AMD wraith stealth cooler...
- 4 2 GHz max Boost unlocked for overclocking 35 MB of game Cache DDR4 3200 support
- For the advanced socket AM4 platform can support PCIe 4 0 on x570 motherboards. OS...
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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.
Pros
- M.2 SSD with heatsink
- Audio Boost Technology
- Premium Thermal Solution
Cons
- No WiFi or Bluetooth
Key Features :-
- Support for 3rd Gen AMD Ryzen processors and future AMD Ryzen processors with BIOS...
- Supports dual channel DDR4 memory up to 128 GB (4400 MHz)
- Lightning Fast Game experience: PCIe 4.0, Lightning Gen 4 M.2 with M.2 Shield Frozr,...
- Core Boost technology combines optimized power circuit layouts and digital power...
- AUDIO BOOST rewards your ears with studio grade sound quality for immersive gaming...
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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.
Pros
- 1080p 144Hz gaming
- Dual fan cooling
Cons
- No RGB lighting
Key Features:-
- Chipset: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3060 TI
- Video Memory: 8GB GDDR6
- Memory Interface: 256-bit
- Output: DisplayPort x 3 (v1.4a) / HDMI 2.1 x 1
- Digital maximum resolution - 7680 x 4320
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.
Pros
- 16GB
- DDR4
- 3200MHz
Cons
- No RGB lighting
Key Features:-
- Hand-sorted memory chips ensure high performance with generous Overclocking headroom....
- Vengeance LPX is optimized for wide compatibility with the latest Intel and AMD DDR4...
- A low-profile height of just 34mm ensures that vengeance LPX even fits in most...
- A high-performance PCB guarantees strong signal quality and stability for superior...
- A solid aluminum heatspreader efficiently dissipates heat from each module so that...
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.
Pros
- 2400 MB/s read
- 1800 MB/s write
Cons
- Not heat-sink built-in
Key Features :-
- Capacity: Up to 2TB with sequential reads or writes up to 2400MB/s/1900MB/s
- NVMe PCIe interface, marking the next step in storage innovation
- Includes SSD management software for performance optimization, data security, and...
- Backed by a limited 5-year warranty or up to the max endurance rating of 150 TBW
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.
Pros
- 500W
- 80 PLUS Bronze certified
Cons
- Not a modular power supply
Key Features :-
- EVGA 500 Watt; Unbeatable value
- 80 plus white certified, with 80 percentage efficiency or higher under typical loads
- Heavy duty protections, including OVP (Over voltage protection); UVP (Under voltage...
- Compatibility of the EVGA 500 W1, 80 white 500 W, Power supply 100 W1 0500 KR (100 W1...
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.
Pros
- 120mm built-in fan
- 0.5mm thick steel case
- RGB lighting
Cons
- Limited cooling options
Key Features :-
- Full Acrylic Side Window RGB ready Mid Tower case. Elegant backslash LED with 13...
- Supports liquid cooling: 240mm radiator in the front panel. Supports air cooling:...
- Supports VGA fan bracket design: two 120mm fans for superior cooling performance of...
- Removable PSU dust filter for easy cleaning. Steel Thickness: 0.5mm. Motherboards:...