$750 Build Guide
The reason why $750 is listed as the least expensive “Creator PC” is because if you want to spend less than that, then you should probably just aim to build a “normal” gaming PC. In order to achieve some of the creator focused features such as 32GB of RAM and an Nvidia GPU, $750 is about the lowest that I’d recommend aiming for.
I’d recommend sticking with AM4 for this build so that we can get more than 6 cores and 12 threads. It wouldn’t be a bad idea to go with the more expensive Ryzen 5 7600 on AM5, but I like the price advantage of the 8 core and 16 threaded Ryzen 7 5700X for a Creator PC. This gives us more budget to work with for the other creator focused features.
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I do not really consider any Intel CPUs at this point in time. Not all of them are affected by the current instability issues, but Ryzen simply has too many better options for me to consider Intel right now. That will more than likely change in the future.
The Vetroo V5 is usually priced between $20-$30 and is a safe bet for almost any AM4 CPU. The 5700X doesn’t require a huge amount of cooling to begin with because of its 65W TDP, so feel free to go with my other budget favorites such as the ID-Cooling FROZN A410, or the Thermaltake UX200 ARGB.
There are always a few options between the $70-$80 price point. You’re specifically looking for a B450 mATX board, despite our preference towards an ATX motherboard for a Creator PC. The ATX versions cost too much of our limited budget, so I’d stick with mATX for now. If you can afford ATX, then I would recommend doing that so you get the extra ports and slots. If you absolutely need built-in WiFi, then try to find a board that has one. I like the Gigabyte B450M DS3H WiFi the best, but two other models that are always available are the ASUS Prime B450M-A II (no WiFi) and the ASRock B450M/AC R2.0 (WiFi).
Any 2x16GB DDR4 kit clocked at 3200MHz or higher will work. I would recommend trying to find one with a CL rating of 16 if possible, but not required. 16GB of RAM will work, but I’d highly recommend 32GB for a Creator PC. Video editors will use applications that definitely take advantage of the extra RAM, and live-streamers will often have multiple applications and internet tabs open at once. Some games by themselves are using more than 16GB these days, so 32GB is almost a minimum for creators in my opinion.
I’d recommend starting with at least a PCIe Gen 4.0 SSD with 1TB. If you have more money to spend then feel free to creep your way up to a “High-Level NVMe”, but sticking with a mid ranged SSD at this build price is perfectly fine. The Teamgroup MP44L has consistently been one of the most available and least expensive mid ranged drives, so it’s getting my top pick. Video editors will definitely notice the difference of a faster drive compared to a budget alternative.
I will almost always recommend an Nvidia graphics card for creators, especially for live-streamers with one PC. Nvidia includes many software and even hardware features specifically for creators, and I think the extra price compared to an AMD competitor card is worth it. (NVENC encoder and Nvidia Broadcast to name a few) For a $750 build price, the best Nvidia card that will fit is an RTX 4060. I’d recommend getting whichever model you find a good deal on, or one that matches the aesthetics of your build. A safe bet is always the MSI Ventus RTX 4060 model. Lately I also like the PNY Verto Dual Fan model as well.
For a Ryzen 7 5700X and RTX 4060 build, my search filter will be any Tier C, B, or A 550W+ unit. The MSI MAG A550BN has been consistently available for $50-$60, and I’ve personally used this probably close to 50 times in the last year.
The case selection is always personal preference, but one of the best models for this price range is the DIYPC-ARGB Q3 V2. It comes preinstalled with 3 ARGB fans and it's rocking the signature and trendy "fish tank" layout which a lot of people want right now. The Sama ARGB-Q5-BK is another affordable mATX option if you don’t prefer the “fish tank” design. That one also includes 3 ARGB fans.
Last updated: September 19, 2024