A $900 gaming PC build provides ample power per dollar spent while staying under the $1,000+ range. It’s the perfect budget point to build a PC that is more than capable of high-end gaming for the long haul.
From high-end gaming performance at 1080p to having a fully optimized setup for memory, PSU, and storage – this build is the sweet spot for just under four figures with a gaming rig.
If you want to know how to build a gaming pc for around the $900 price point then you should follow the part list below. This guide will show you how to go about building it as well as sharing what you can expect out of a build like this.
$900 PC Build Part List:
Last Updated: May 23rd, 2023
Case – Phanteks Eclipse P300A Mid Tower Case
CPU – AMD Ryzen 5 5600X 6-core 4.6GHz Processor
Motherboard – MSI PRO B550M-VC WiFi mATX AM4 Motherboard
RAM – TEAMGROUP Team T-Force Dark Za DDR4 2 x 8GB 3600 Mhz
Storage – Silicon Power 1TB NVMe M.2 SSD
GPU – PowerColor Fighter RX 6700 XT 12GB
PSU – Thermaltake Smart BX1 80+ Bronze 750W
Estimated Final Price: $880-$960
Gaming Performance
A $900 gaming PC today opens you up to more processing power and “future-proofness” in terms of gaming performance.
The RX 6700 XT card combined with a Ryzen 5 5600X provides an excellent level of performance at 1080p resolution, making it almost the “perfect” 1080p gaming PC.
At the highest graphics settings possible at 1080p: You can expect this PC build to run games like Valorant to run at 360 FPS avg, Overwatch at 230 FPS avg, Escape From Tarkov at 110 FPS avg, Apex Legends at 175 FPS avg, and Doom Eternal at 185 FPS avg.
If you are looking for a high performing 1080p gaming build that provides a hefty amount of processing power then this is the way for a $900 build.
How To Build This $900 Gaming PC
I’d highly recommend following something like the video guide below when it comes to putting this PC together. It’s a great guide and it is easy to follow!
There may be some parts that are different from this build in the video embedded below and that’s okay! If there is another part that you don’t understand then you should look through the manual of that part and/or look up other video tutorials as well.
If you find yourself having trouble understanding a certain part then you should always search for the specific part and how to install it on YouTube, there are plenty of videos out there showcasing how each part can be installed.
For example, if you aren’t sure how to install your solid state drive then simply search “How to install a solid state drive into PC” on YouTube and you’ll find plenty of material to follow.
Also, you don’t have to use the above case for your build!
You can use almost any other mid tower case if the above case isn’t your style. Feel free to browse the mid tower cases on Amazon and if you find one that you think you’d like to use, link it to me in the comments below and I’ll be able to let you know if it’d work or not.
After putting your rig together, you’ll need to install your operating system, drivers and other software. You’ll also need to get connected online.
There are a couple of posts here on the site that you should read up on if you need to know how to install your operating system as well as getting connected online.
Click the buttons below to learn how to install Windows 10 and get an internet connection with your build!
Have Any Questions?
Feel free to reach out to me in the comments area below if you have any questions about the build, I’m all ears!
From hardware compatibility to whether or not a different case would work with this build, or if you want to know the average FPS rate for a specific title… I’m here to help! 🙂
Hi at the time I’m reading this that case is not available so I was wondering what other cases would be good and still in a similar price range?
Hey Ryan,
If you can’t find that case or just want to use a different case then you can browse different mid-tower cases on Amazon here – if you find a case that you think you’d like to use you can reply back and link it in a new reply/comment and I can let you know if you’d be able to use it or not with the build.
Always here if you need more help as you move forward with your build! 👍
Im new to pcs im going to build a pc in may but is there a graphics card or is it not required bc im gonna play fortnite
Holden,
At the time of this writing, I have the 6600 XT listed as the GPU to use at this price point. I try to keep up with build updates as the weeks/months go by, so bookmark this page and when you’re ready check it out to see the update! Or, if you’d like an update when you’re ready to start getting parts, you can reach out in another comment and I’ll be happy to work on an update ASAP! 👍