Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Here's a proper entry-level gaming PC in 2026: an Intel Core Ultra 5 225F, an RTX 5050, "cheap" DDR5, and some surprisingly good Phanteks parts.

You can build something cheaper, but this is the kind of setup I’d recommend if you want a PC that still looks good, plays 1080p high refresh rate, and has a real upgrade path later.

Parts used
Core Ultra 5 225F: amzn.to/4deK9td
RTX 5050: amzn.to/4wg0uFI
Phanteks XT V3: amzn.to/3QIbawm
Phanteks Glacier 360: amzn.to/4cWXEfZ
Kingston NV3 SSD: amzn.to/3PddMls
Kingston Fury Beast RAM: amzn.to/42143Sf
Motherboard: amzn.to/4tAzWNw

0:00 Entry-level, but not cheap trash
1:05 Core Ultra 5 225F + RTX 5050
2:50 Phanteks case and cooler
5:20 RAM, SSD, and smart compromises
6:45 Benchmarks and final verdict

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