$2000 Gaming PC - Classic LTT Build Guide (2026)

Summary by Krater

The creator demonstrates how to build a gaming PC using a selection of components including an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU, Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6 ATX motherboard, G.Skill Flare X5 2x16GB DDR5 memory, Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB CPU cooler, Fractal Design North ATX mid tower case, Seasonic Focus GX V4 ATX 3 750W power supply, and an ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB graphics card. The video tests the completed system in games including Anno 114: Pax Romano, Cyberpunk 2077, and CS:GO 2 at 4K resolution.

From the video

Answers: How do I build a gaming PC with a $2,000 budget?

• gaming PC build guide
• PC components selection
• AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
• Gigabyte B850 motherboard
• ASUS PRIME GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
• Seasonic Focus GX 750W power supply
• Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB
• Fractal Design North PC case
• gaming benchmark at 4K

What it concludes

• An OEM CPU offers a way to save about $10 compared to boxed versions.
• The Gigabyte B850 Gaming X WiFi6 ATX motherboard offers great features and value for $150.
• Thermalright Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB is an affordable and high-performing CPU cooler at $40.
• Seasonic Focus GX V4 750W provides reliable power, quiet operation, and a 10-year warranty for $130.
• Building your own PC using carefully selected components allows you to get high-end gaming performance on a budget.