Overview & Specs
RTX 3060 | Intel Core i5-10400 | 16GB DDR4-4400 | MSI Z590 | 2TB SATA SSD | 850W PSU | Mid Tower Case
Solid budget-friendly gaming system that provides smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Fully validated for stability, thermals, and power delivery, with no overclocking or excessive tuning required. Ideal for gamers looking for reliable performance without breaking the bank.
Exact Parts List:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 (6-Core / 12-Thread)
- CPU Cooler: Rise Mode 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler
- Motherboard: MSI MPG Z590 GAMING EDGE WIFI (LGA1200)
- Memory: 16GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-4400 CL16 (XMP enabled for high-speed performance)
- Graphics Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
- Storage: 2TB Inland Platinum SATA III SSD (large storage capacity)
- Case: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case with RGB fans
- Power Supply: ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 850W 80+ Gold Certified PSU
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (Retail - Activated)
Validation & Testing:
- Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core): ~10,200 points
- Prime95 (AVX / mixed FFTs): PASS (~30 minutes)
- OCCT CPU + RAM: PASS
- OCCT Power / 3D Adaptive: PASS
- Gaming Performance (3440×1440):
CPU & Memory Tuning:
- XMP enabled for DDR4-4400 to ensure stable, high-speed performance without manual adjustments.
- Stock CPU settings applied for maximum stability.
Thermals & Power (Verified):
- CPU: Peaks around 62°C during full synthetic load (Prime95).
- GPU Core: Peaks around 58°C under gaming load (Black Ops 6).
- Power Supply: 850W, stable with sufficient headroom for gaming and multitasking.
- Errors: No WHEA or PCIe errors during testing.
This build is perfect for budget-conscious gamers looking for stable, reliable performance in modern titles without breaking the bank. Feel free to contact me for custom builds or additional details.
- CPU BrandIntel
- CPU SeriesCore i5
- CPU ModelCore i5-10400
- CPU SocketLGA 1200
- CPU Core count6 cores
- CPU Cooler BrandOther
- CPU Cooler TypeAIO
- CPU Cooler SocketLGA 1200
- GPU ChipsetNvidia
- GPU BrandGigabyte
- GPU SeriesGeForce RTX 3060
- GPU Memory12GB
- Memory Capacity16GB
- Memory Memory BrandG.Skill
- Memory TypeDDR4
- Memory Number of Modules2
- Memory Form FactorDIMM (Desktop)
- Internal Storage Capacity2TB
- Internal Storage InterfaceSATA SSD
- Internal Storage Form Factor2.5 inch
- Motherboard BrandMSI
- Motherboard Form FactorATX
- Motherboard CPU BrandIntel
- Motherboard CPU SocketLGA 1200
- Motherboard NetworkingEthernet and WiFi
- Case BrandMontech
- Case Form FactorMid-Tower
- Case ColorBlack
- Power Supply BrandADATA
- Power Supply Wattage850W
- Power Supply Form FactorATX
- PC RGB OptionAddressable
Shipping & Returns
- Buyer can return this item
- Buyer must return item within 7 days of delivery
- Buyer must pay a restocking fee of 5%
- Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs
- Buyer is responsible for loss in value (as agreed upon with seller) if an item isn't returned in original condition
RTX 3060 | Intel i5-10400 | 16GB DDR4-4400 | MSI Z590 | 2TB SATA SSD | 850W PSU | Mid Tower Case
Performance Scorecard
These scores summarize real-world gaming performance and value based on this PC's components and price.
Overview & Specs
RTX 3060 | Intel Core i5-10400 | 16GB DDR4-4400 | MSI Z590 | 2TB SATA SSD | 850W PSU | Mid Tower Case
Solid budget-friendly gaming system that provides smooth gameplay at 1080p and 1440p resolutions. Fully validated for stability, thermals, and power delivery, with no overclocking or excessive tuning required. Ideal for gamers looking for reliable performance without breaking the bank.
Exact Parts List:
- CPU: Intel Core i5-10400 (6-Core / 12-Thread)
- CPU Cooler: Rise Mode 360mm AIO Liquid Cooler
- Motherboard: MSI MPG Z590 GAMING EDGE WIFI (LGA1200)
- Memory: 16GB G.Skill Trident Z RGB DDR4-4400 CL16 (XMP enabled for high-speed performance)
- Graphics Card: Gigabyte GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
- Storage: 2TB Inland Platinum SATA III SSD (large storage capacity)
- Case: Montech XR ATX Mid Tower Case with RGB fans
- Power Supply: ADATA XPG Core Reactor II 850W 80+ Gold Certified PSU
- Operating System: Microsoft Windows 11 Pro (Retail - Activated)
Validation & Testing:
- Cinebench R23 (Multi-Core): ~10,200 points
- Prime95 (AVX / mixed FFTs): PASS (~30 minutes)
- OCCT CPU + RAM: PASS
- OCCT Power / 3D Adaptive: PASS
- Gaming Performance (3440×1440):
CPU & Memory Tuning:
- XMP enabled for DDR4-4400 to ensure stable, high-speed performance without manual adjustments.
- Stock CPU settings applied for maximum stability.
Thermals & Power (Verified):
- CPU: Peaks around 62°C during full synthetic load (Prime95).
- GPU Core: Peaks around 58°C under gaming load (Black Ops 6).
- Power Supply: 850W, stable with sufficient headroom for gaming and multitasking.
- Errors: No WHEA or PCIe errors during testing.
This build is perfect for budget-conscious gamers looking for stable, reliable performance in modern titles without breaking the bank. Feel free to contact me for custom builds or additional details.
- CPU BrandIntel
- CPU SeriesCore i5
- CPU ModelCore i5-10400
- CPU SocketLGA 1200
- CPU Core count6 cores
- CPU Cooler BrandOther
- CPU Cooler TypeAIO
- CPU Cooler SocketLGA 1200
- GPU ChipsetNvidia
- GPU BrandGigabyte
- GPU SeriesGeForce RTX 3060
- GPU Memory12GB
- Memory Capacity16GB
- Memory Memory BrandG.Skill
- Memory TypeDDR4
- Memory Number of Modules2
- Memory Form FactorDIMM (Desktop)
- Internal Storage Capacity2TB
- Internal Storage InterfaceSATA SSD
- Internal Storage Form Factor2.5 inch
- Motherboard BrandMSI
- Motherboard Form FactorATX
- Motherboard CPU BrandIntel
- Motherboard CPU SocketLGA 1200
- Motherboard NetworkingEthernet and WiFi
- Case BrandMontech
- Case Form FactorMid-Tower
- Case ColorBlack
- Power Supply BrandADATA
- Power Supply Wattage850W
- Power Supply Form FactorATX
- PC RGB OptionAddressable
Shipping & Returns
- Buyer can return this item
- Buyer must return item within 7 days of delivery
- Buyer must pay a restocking fee of 5%
- Buyer is responsible for return shipping costs
- Buyer is responsible for loss in value (as agreed upon with seller) if an item isn't returned in original condition