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BROKE vs PRO Gaming PC Build!
In this video, two builders compete to create the best gaming PC setup based on price, performance, and creativity. One builder aims for a budget-friendly PC while the other goes for high-end components.
By Austin Evans
Published Aug 2021·Updated Jun 2026
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Budget
$138.99Difficulty
IntermediateTools
Basic toolsMaterials
Compact project bill of materials.
- Ryzen 7 5800X1 itemPrice unknown
- B550 Aorus Pro motherboard1 item1 item x $117 = $117
- 16 GB RAM at 3200 MHz1 itemPrice unknown
- SSD1 item1 item x $21.99 = $21.99