Build the Best $500 Budget Gaming PC - 2023

[@CRATERHQ]

PCs for SALE from videos! :D craterhq.com/collections/desktops

[@tdkevin1]

It’s all sold out man!! Do you know when they will be in stock again?

[@devinlucien1487]

I’ve been watching this man for 2 years and he has taught me everything about PC building. I’m now building my first PC later this month. Crater is that guy❤.

[@Lc-Anders]

He helped me build my own pc too! What cpu and gpu are you planning to build with?

[@Frenchii9YT]

Hes a goat

[@techwings001]

Likewise im 11 and building a 2200$ pc for christmas😂😂😂 yes ik im a spoiled brat but i just love joey’s vids and he has taught me 80% about pc building no cap. 😊

[@Masterr.po5]

Same, he taught me a lot to build a pc, which made me confident enough to make my own pc. I already got my cpu, liquid cooler, motherboard, and pc case. I’m still saving up for the rest, I found 3060 ti ftw3 for 230 too bad I don’t have money for it😂

[@ReneluvsGod]

@@techwings001ur 11😳

[@benilapit]

I appreciate how in depth you went with the cabling and how/where to plug them in. Easily one of the best build tutorials I've watched. Much thanks.

[@leftlanelanny4707]

Hey wanted to drop some gratitude! I just finished my first pc and your videos were probably 80% or more of my education and motivation! Thanks for what you do homie, I never would have known I could do it without ya.
You made a difference for me man. Hope you keep doing what you do.

[@captpootis8495]

Yo you hype. Keep up that perspective, it’ll help you brotha 👍

[@idunnolol4385]

Yo guys be careful with the screws. He didn’t explain that you need to screw them in with a cross pattern. For example if you start screwing on the top left don’t go to the bottom left or top right ur gonna go to the bottom right diagonally from where ur first screw was in. THEN you can start screwing in the other 2. The reason why is so that every way around gets equal pressure and you make sure you don’t screw in too deep

[@makeit.primetime99]

Wym he does mention it, just explained it rather than saying cross pattern

[@OmarPerez-zn5wm]

Like a tire

[@nostrum6410]

thats really not gonna matter

[@idunnolol4385]

@@nostrum6410 Ik DAMN WELL you didn’t just say that equal pressure don’t matter💀💀. Not only does the cross pattern do that it makes sure the screws can actually get screwed in cuz if you fully screw 1 screw and try to screw in the one on the other corner it probably isn’t gonna go in. Cmon man😂

[@nostrum6410]

@@idunnolol4385 only building computers since 386's, what do I know

[@MusicboxctVN]

Every video CRATER make: Calm, soft, warm, step by step a - z, every little details YOU NEED TO KNOW, 10 out of 10... Satisfying!

[@jahussy]

i love watching this guy building a PC, it is so satisfying and calming. Joey is a real one for this

[@iliovski9226]

Great vid as always. I build my first gaming PC with R5 5500 and 1660 SUPER, it came out pretty clean with argb fans and great airflow in the case. I even undervolted the gpu and its awesome

[@decliningship4208]

I ❤️ undervolting

[@syarpoco5600]

Is a 550w or 600w psu enough for r5 5500 + rx6600?

[@iliovski9226]

@@syarpoco5600 600w yes

[@du_hu4731]

@@syarpoco5600 way more than enough

[@Axtrelz]

Nice build joey! you inspired me to build my first pc so now I have my own pc running a 12400f and a rx 6600

[@mrsxber1916]

noice

[@PizzaManIsHere]

That's actually very good, Good job man Im also planning of building my own PC

[@mounibkhemici-in4zd]

How many fps play with your config

[@conkerss]

I love how when he shows the games benchmarks he’s crazy good at each game he plays

[@Underpantswher]

I definitely recommend getting a bigger ssd. Youre not gonna be able to do much with only 250GB. I recommend *at least* 500GB but even thats pretty limiting. If you can, I would definitely get 1tb or more.

[@conquerin2937]

for a budget build of $500 you would have to sacrifice probably framerate for more storage. I agree though you can add some extra $ and get a 500gb one but over 1TB the SSD alone would cost like $80 for the cheapest wich is like 1/5 of the PC cost

[@Underpantswher]

@@conquerin2937 for that budget, 500gb is fine just keep in mind that depending on the games you download, it could run out pretty quickly. But you could also always upgrade later if you need more storage. Also, depending on your mobo, it could have more than one m.2 slot, so you can add more storage without replacing the first one.

[@conquerin2937]

@@Underpantswher Very true. But i only say that beacuse you cant really move around with a tight budget of $500, if its around $700 then yeah you can get a bigger SSD. But at this budget if you try to get more it will cost you performance. Also really depends on what u do. If you play plenty of different games then 250gb is nowhere near enough not even 500gb but if u like to stick to only small amount it will work out easily

[@Antonio_Ortiz]

After buying mainly these parts myself, the estimate was around $525 before tax, I upgraded to a 1TB for an extra $30; even Fortnite is pushing 100GB these days, so I wanted to future-proof on a budget. Always worth it upfront than swapping out at an overall higher cost later.

[@cablobols5972]

@@Antonio_Ortiz yo how much fps does the pc actually run

[@rafaeldelgado3887]

Your guides have been helpful! Great build, I practically built this same exact build last year and have the same graphics card which has been amazing for the price!

[@Ihussleopm]

Will It run gta five M good that's really the only game I play lol

[@cablobols5972]

@@Ihussleopm yea

[@imenu4347]

@@cablobols5972 do u use this build and play five m ?

[@Edward6375]

Damn bro, you gave me the confidence to finally build my own PC. Thanks for the perfect video explaining how to build it

[@cablobols5972]

hey do you know if the cable to power it up comes with it?

[@BananaChip1]

@@cablobols5972 pretty late to answer, but if I'm not mistaken Id think the power cord comes with the PSU (power supply unit).

[@hasbullah9136]

@@BananaChip1 the sata cable?

[@pongoeight31]

I got no idea how to build a PC and you really helped me to find something that won't be a potato pc

[@OMGduckyfn]

I know it’s a bit early for having something on your Christmas list already, but I’m 14 and this pc build is now what I want for Christmas

[@k7sznn]

joeys voice always calms me down and idk why
like i legit just finished watching a packing tournament and now i feel like i actually belong in the world so thats cool

[@jeffthomas3707]

I built this PC for my son. The only thing I changed was the case, where I went with a CiT Blaze which needed no additional fan as it has 6 installed. PC Works really well.

[@lucasroetert3757]

What case did u use instead? And what did you spend in Total If I may ask?

[@jeffthomas3707]

@@lucasroetert3757 The case I used was a CiT Blaze. I'm UK based so spent slightly more due to the conversion, but not much more.

[@jeffthomas3707]

@apextaku9613 I can play pretty much anything on it. FPS really depends on your settings, but I've not found a game yet that doesn't run smooth.

[@ionized_salmon6417]

with these kinds of builds i'd love to see more than just competitive games. would be nice to see performance for people like who prefer RPGs

[@walleye204]

Enjoy your videos man. Just built my first ever PC coming from PS3 and PS4 for many years now. Got a ryzen 7 5700x with a rx6700xt on a tomahawk board. And trust me when I type that I still don't know what that all means lol but I saw the reviews and got it. Went with a 1tb 970 and 32gb Vulcans. So far I'm enjoying the switch from PlayStation

[@likeagrape57]

Congrats. What monitor are you rocking?

[@walleye204]

@@likeagrape57 MSI optix g273qf 279nch. Not amazing but still great for me

[@b0mz640]

no way 😮 you’re back?!

[@MrPizzapoika]

The RX 580 has twice the vram of the 6500 xt, better performance in modern titles, and is served perfectly well by the motherboard and PSU suggested in this review - it seems like a better option in every way compared to the suggested GPU at the 85-100 $ price point it can easily be found available at.

[@urbad8303]

Can u put the link for this new gpu

[@RagnarokCo]

I have to agree. This card is a re-badged laptop GPU and is NOT worth the money, explore other options.

[@cesarlara1484]

That's what I'm rocking rx580

[@zinxzilla8205]

Alright thanks bro I’m gonna buy 580 I see it’s way cheaper

[@aP1ckle]

You could also go for a 5700xt if your comfortable buying used parts

[@RegazozoGaming]

The R5 5500 with the RX 6500 xt is a pairing I do not agree with. The R5 5500 only supports PCI E Gen 3 and stepping up to the 5600 is a very small cost, on amazon right now its only 20 more. That is 10-15% performance lost and you could easily shift that 20 from somewhere else in the build. If you are building a PC do not use this combo.

[@strenuousspider9525]

I agree, could easily take that money from the extension cables, and RGB cable. I won't count the Funko tho lol.

[@MrSCOTTtheSCOT]

I recently made a system with a 5600 i got for UK £125, which dumping the unnecessary rgb and toys for appearance would have, as pointed out gained the extra cash for pcie 4 capable processor.

[@martinislife1250]

I want to build this, should i just buy the 5600 and i should have no problems? What’s your take on this build besides what you stated?

[@RegazozoGaming]

@@martinislife1250 I would personally spend a touch more on both the Video Card and CPU. RX 6600 is 220 on newegg currently and the 5600 is well priced.

[@anthonyarroyo7355]

@@RegazozoGaming i have an a ryzen 7 in my old computer, u think i could transfer it over into this build no issue?

[@alabasters]

Thank you for this. Built my pc couple months back and it works well. I’m able to play a game and stream on twitch as well. Great pc for a good cheap alternative price.

[@ramsesmaside3844]

I'm glad that you're back, regards from México.

[@kennethd4958]

It's amazing what a few cable extensions can do to the aesthetics of a build. I got some last year and they look great.

[@NoodlesTBograt]

Save the money and buy a better power supply

[@kennethd4958]

@@NoodlesTBograt what does a better power supply have to do with the way cables are colored and look?

[@NoodlesTBograt]

@@kennethd4958 Better PSUs come with better cables and dont need extensions

[@Axke-ks9ye]

This build is honestly one of the most aesthetic builds for this price!

[@mannywuuud]

I cannot lie. I've been OBSESSED with ur vids lately

[@connorjones8124]

I built this pc last year and it's amazing. It handles literally anything you throw at it. You can run max settings on most games besides open worlds. Even in Open worlds (depending on the scale) i can still run medium to high. This pc is amazing, however the price tag is actually higher than he says it is. Also good luck finding some of the parts in todays market, still this is a great build.

[@scottbirkinshaw2009]

FYI, folks, the 6500XT sits somewhere between an XBOX series s and series x in performance (depending on the bandwidth) I highly recommend you set things up so you you have PCIE 4.0 to get the full potential of that GPU. R5 3600 with a PCIE 4 capable board might be a better option cpu wize if you want better GPU performance. Otherwise go for the 4500 over the 5500 for the same performance while saving 20 bucks.

[@elitebanana6797]

I’m gonna call cap on on this one the series X gpu is comparable to 6700XT, while the series S is probably between a 6500XT or closest to a 6600. In my opinion the Series S could be an absolute beast of a console if developers actually utilized it to its full potential, and if people and developers actually stopped saying that it’s holding back the next gen capabilities. I agree with what you said that the series S gpu is comparable to a 6500XT, but not a series X. We’ll just have to wait and see what the future awaits for the series X and S. I just hope developers and actually take time and utilize and harness the full potential of both next gen consoles.

[@zario7266]

@@elitebanana6797 that’s what he just said bruh

[@nostrum6410]

12100f is the better option

[@Ty-jh7mr]

Built my Ryzen 5 5600x and RTX 3070 build today am loving it thank you for teaching me throughout the last year I’ve been watching you. ❤

[@mikabagchus5339]

Damn that was exactly my build but I changed it to an RTX 3060 last minute, have fun!

[@phizy8595]

building my 3080 and ryzen 7 build tmr when my gpu comes in

[@Ty-jh7mr]

@@phizy8595 how did it go?

[@phizy8595]

@@Ty-jh7mr went good bro was hella nervous the whole time building it but i got it done and its working really good

[@Ty-jh7mr]

@@phizy8595 lets go

[@mace6227]

I got to know about this channel through the first 500$ Budget Gaming PC Build Video 4 years ago, It's been a long time man.

[@lockedonhorror2160]

I've built a few pcs and I always had trouble plugging the cpu cable in and just a few weeks ago decided to plug it in before I mount the motherboard on my next build. Thank you for mentioning that no other pc build guide that I have watched has. Great tip.

[@damons3939]

The $500 build is finally back😍

[@21Dazzler]

I have a 5500 w/ a 6600 great budget build. Beats the shit out of a console, it may not have the same resolution, but it looks so much cleaner and kills it on FPS.

[@21Dazzler]

So yeah I upgraded to 5800x3d and 6800xt nitro+ and it's so, so much better, but a lot more expensive.

[@goodbeansss]

AAYYEEE HE'S BACK!

[@Lorkoon]

Thank you for this! Im going to be building this for Christmas

[@justaverage7610]

wow, it's the first time I've seen someone make a rx 6500 xt build... you got balls joey

[@cablobols5972]

yo do you know if thw cables come with all the parts?

[@gavinmorales7704]

Love the build Joey great tutorial as always

[@TMGxRelentlessx]

Love your videos buddy! Keep up the good work! When I’m not so strapped for cash I will definitely try and build this beast!!

[@freedom_fighta]

MW2.
If you disable FidelityFX CAS and enable FSR 1.0 (Ultra Quality) you will get over 150 fps on those settings with XFX RX 6650 XT.

[@dumbdumbsmart8081]

Very solid build .. I know the low fps on war zone is gonna b tough to register but if u can get over that definitely great value

[@UPcomingBARBER08]

After stumbling across your channel by pure TH-cam algorithm trolling, i have binge watched almost all of your build tutorials/lapses/explanations, and I must say thank you. Now, I have extreme confidence when it comes to my current build. I have learned so much through watching your channel, keep up the great work!

[@slyvon2016]

what is your build going to be?

[@UPcomingBARBER08]

@@slyvon2016 rog strix 3090, ryzen 9 5900x, nzxt kraken z53 aio, Meg 570s ace max board, Corsair vengeance rgb ddr4 3600mhz ram, stil trying to figure out which m.2 drive I want but it’s gunna be 2tb for sure, and I’m shopping around for a couple fully modular 1000-12000 watt psu’s rn. My case is a lian li o11 dynamic mini. Probably get some extra rgb fans for the case. A fan/rgb controller. Something simple but effective.

[@NonnyStrikes]

same

[@plutx999]

Crater goated at every single game

[@makhotkovsky5814]

I like that you, dude, actually playing shooters really well. The gamer, who builds PCs and show what skilled player can do on those is entertaining.

[@Ragie_]

HI JOEY I JUST BUILT UR RTX 3090 ryzen 9 5950x BUILD AND I LOVE IT

[@CRATERHQ]

Good job bro :)

[@divine12343]

im gonna be rocking almost exact this pc, the things i changed was the ssd to a 1 tb one and the graphics card to an rx 6600 instead of the rx 6500 xt and that was because i had some more money to spend and i heard it was good. Whats your opinion on these changes CRATER
btw you have thought me so much abt pcs and pc builds thank you.

[@incident.x]

hey do u have instagram or anywhere u can contact u i’m building this pc and i wanna know if the r6 6600 works better

[@1k.zavier]

Much love Joey❤

[@King_Asian12]

I don't know what compatible with what I'm new to pc and my question is since there is no 6500 about on Amazon should I get 6600 or something else, I'm new and want a cheap pc build

[@alexm7777]

One of the problems with this build is the gpu is limited to 4 lanes of pcie bandwidth and the cpu only supports pcie 3.0 which means your gpu will be bottlenecked compared to a build that takes advantage of pcie 4.0

[@tanura5830]

How can we fix that issue? Buy another cpu?

[@nichoochoa2571]

Hey Joey, I'd love to see a build with the Arc A770. Nvidia and AMD are nice, but I want to see what Intel is capable of

[@toonh4337]

Its just bad , not worth it

[@chrisofnyc3936]

I’m rocking an i7-13700k, z790 motherboard, itx case, 32gb ram, 2tb m.2, and yes an Intel Arc a770 16gb. I’ve been ridiculously satisfied so far with the performance. I have not had any issues at all! Get what you want to get and can afford. 😊

[@CatchiestWorm12]

​@@chrisofnyc3936 Have the drivers gotten better since that GPU launched?

[@thebcwonder4850]

We can’t know what Intel is capable of until they get their drivers together

[@Mrhandyhitman]

@@CatchiestWorm12 yes. I have it. Some games still need to be optimized but most popular ones are already better with the recent update. Overall impressed. I have a feeling this gpu will age better like fine wine aslong as Intel keep fixing drivers

[@LS.wb_wrx]

Joey you should do a mini itx build again

[@nowitizkisson]

I just built this for my son for Christmas! Thanks, he is going to love it!

[@Ben-sr8lq]

Great build, my only gripe is that the 5500 does not support pcie gen 4, which is vital to the 6500xt being any good

[@shamsomohamed5760]

What cpu would you recommend?

[@Ben-sr8lq]

@@shamsomohamed5760 5600 if you want to stay with AM4, 12400f and a B660 if you want Intel

[@Ben-sr8lq]

@@shamsomohamed5760 or if you don't want to swap anything get a 6600 it is a lot better and doesn't need pcie 4.0 as much

[@potatous4594]

@@Ben-sr8lq I’m thinking about building this, in simple language which cpu would you recommend?

[@Ben-sr8lq]

@@potatous4594 13100f or 12400f

[@davidmansingh3327]

Really nice build! Just wondering did you have to update the BIOS or were you good to go out of the box?

[@FiveMCity]

I’m wondering the same.. just finished the build, but no signal from hdmi cable. Would it effect posting?

[@Cevech]

@@FiveMCity hey I'm thinking of building this is it good?

[@FiveMCity]

@@Cevech yes, update the bios tho. I have not had an issue playing any game. 60+ fps or 100+ in some games, mid-high settings for me is completely fine. I’d recommend putting money into a 1tb card if you play games, cuz I upgraded to a 500 gb and only have 100 left.

[@cablobols5972]

@@FiveMCity hey since you built it can you tell me if the cables that he uses are included with the parts( i know the white ones arent ) but is the cable to power the pc up even included?

[@xijinping7039]

@@cablobols5972 yes, there is! So no worries

[@solrosario3489]

I've been watching you for 2 year men. I sold my pc 2 years ago due to pandemic, but now I'm building a new one. Keep posting videos.

[@highdesertbiker]

great video, great flow, super good build, you make everything easy to understand.

[@cablobols5972]

yo do you know if thw cables come with all the parts?

[@highdesertbiker]

@@cablobols5972 Usually they do. IDK about these ones

[@cablobols5972]

@@highdesertbiker ik the white ones u have to pay for so idk

[@davycornell8715]

This guy talks to me like im dumb.... and i mean that in a good way. Best tutorial/guide ive ever seen. Im gonna build a gaming PC by the of the year. And ive beeb obsessing and watching every last video on the subject. This guy's the best....

[@chocomilk1219]

Was watching your video on the yellow themed build with a 2080 super and clicked on this as soon as it showed up 😂

[@guyza123]

Nice, good showcase of the capabilities of this build! Very professional video, btw.

[@ryadinstormblessed8308]

About 1 month later, that graphics cards is going for twice the cost in the video. This tends to be the usual result when I try to find the items recommended in TH-cam budget gaming PC builds.

[@Frijol_Colorado]

Best part about these videos is my man isn’t screaming at the top of his lungs every second like most of TH-cam, much more enjoyable like the relaxingend of Pc builds

[@samymahiout5331]

Joey uploaded today. Call it a Christmas miracle

[@Esther-ub9wf]

Tysm this video was all I needed yo build my pc i was so anxious

[@RajagopalaRaoS]

The Spidey looks fantastic :p
Amazing build, loved every minute

[@givenGT]

Thank you for this video!!! I definitely had to subscribe I intend to follow your lead when constructing my pc build!

[@JeyLast]

500$.. can play modern games..
i3 12100f = $110
b660 mobo = $110
16gb Ram (2x8) = $50
500gb ssd = $40
case = $40
psu = $50
gtx 1660ti (used) = $120
Total = $520

[@kennethd4958]

I JUST found your channel on accident and glad I did. Such good content.

[@dxnny1391]

i just bought a 4080 fe! need a build tutorial for that D:

[@silvermasked0]

Big brother energy throughout, earned a sub!

[@Z4CK1T]

You are my go to pc stuffs,
Since joey delgado 1050ti budget build!!!
Love your work man!!❤

[@frunka_]

I truly love your vids :)

[@isaac4303]

It's always a good day when Joey uploads

[@binijoe612]

Even though I can't afford a gaming PC I still watch your videos for Entertainment, its so calming and fun. Ps I've been watching like for over 5 years now Nice Job

[@Nostaljia12]

We'll get one bro, stay prepared

[@binijoe612]

@@Nostaljia12 Yeah I hope so

[@juzzy237]

The best youtuber when it comes to pc building
Definitely don't have enough budget for a pc now but you give me confidence everyday. Thanks mannn

[@alex-gx6bs]

love how bro actually plays fps games

[@Xander_t]

Nobody can come up with their own swag. The funko pop man come on.

[@Joeker8171]

Love your videos Joey

[@crypticclan3807]

Can this pc run good if I put a rx 6600 speedster instead of the 6500xt??

[@Xiomar711]

Just got done building this system and I love it! there are only a few parts I switched to fit my preferences.

[@juanreyes-zp7rq]

Did it have you any problems and does it freeze ?

[@Xiomar711]

@@juanreyes-zp7rq nope haven't had any issues with it!

[@incident.x]

hey do u have insta id like to see videos of it running

[@Xiomar711]

@@incident.x what's your insta i can send pictures of it running

[@Xiomar711]

@@incident.x only thing different thing i got was the motherboard because i wanted intel.

[@bad999new4]

finished my first build today pop in there homage to you sir

[@wishing180]

One of these days, I would really love a full PC setup build

[@therealflypiksel]

i know this isnt related to the video but like his voice bro so relaxing 😴🥱

[@itzgamedrame8888]

Bro i build this for my son and he absolutely loves it. Also this was my first PC build. Thanks for this videos. 😊

[@TomSteffen-xn1kz]

How much FPS do you have in Fornite now?

[@1nari242]

Nice build Joey

[@lordluke4728]

The think I hate about living in nz is that everything is basicly and extra 100-200 dollars because of taxes shipping and the fact that our currency is less. Valuable as yours like 1 dollar for me might be like around 50 cents for Americans and then I’m only 13 so I can’t get a job and the only way for me to get money is chores around the house lots and lots and lots of chores

[@27aiman]

Love your videos mate

[@idkname2146]

Love how chill he is

[@gaminglowspecs]

9:07 don't cut the cable!!! maybe you will need it in the future if you change your GPU!!

[@UncleBigBen]

Dude you are Neymar doing pc build ASMR. LOVE your voice!

[@dragonkillergaming8528]

love your vids man keep up the good work

[@succed777]

what is the song in the apex section ?

[@draken5527]

Omg man I’m actually so happy that VALORANT runs so good and ur playing it with med settings, great video dawg ❤

[@Allah_is_greatest_]

I used to watch your videos 2 years ago , my wish was to have a pc build .. now i have laptop with 3050ti .. love your videos

[@shabandyonmez8183]

I like how You think for People with low budget and build pc for them and with all information what they need.

[@namaloompakistani1768]

You are more like a teacher for me.
Thank You
This is MG from Pakistan

[@dannyalexander9432]

Welcome back! My man

[@b0mz640]

notification gang 🎉

[@cassiopeia1437]

wow, an actual budget build thats under $500!!!! respect

[@rahul-qm9fi]

I've watched you for a long time and finally ordered parts for a 3060 ti build. Can wait to build it.