Gaming PC GAUCHE

🧮 System Specs Overview

Component | Details
CPU | AMD Ryzen 5 5500 (6C/12T, 3.6–4.2 GHz)
Cooler | AMD Wraith Stealth (stock)
Motherboard | ASRock B450M-HDV R4.0
RAM | ADATA 16 GB (2×8 GB) DDR4-3200 MHz
SSD | ADATA Legend 710 NVMe PCIe 3.0 ×4 — 256 GB
GPU | Colorful GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER 8 GB GDDR6 (Refurbished)
PSU | Ares 650W
Case | Ares C202B Black — 4× ARGB Fans, Mesh Front

📊 Performance Summary

A very strong 1080p gaming build with an RTX 2060 SUPER — still a powerful GPU that performs close to an RTX 3060.
Perfect for AAA gaming, high-refresh esports, and DLSS-supported titles.

Great value if the refurbished GPU is in good condition.

🧪 Estimated FPS @ 1080p (High/Ultra Settings)

Game | Avg FPS
Cyberpunk 2077 (DLSS Quality) | ~70–80 FPS
Apex Legends | ~150–170 FPS
Warzone / MW3 | ~100–115 FPS
Forza Horizon 5 | ~110–125 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 2 | ~85–95 FPS
Fortnite (DX12) | ~130–150 FPS
Valorant / CS2 | 250–320 FPS
Starfield | ~55–65 FPS

✅ 1080p Ultra – Excellent
⚙️ DLSS boosts demanding titles
🔺 1440p High – Very playable (~60–80 FPS)

🎥 Productivity & Creative Work

• 8 GB VRAM = good for Adobe apps, DaVinci Resolve, 3D beginners

• Ryzen 5 5500 handles multitasking decently

• Not ideal for heavy rendering, but great for light/mid workloads

⚙️ Strengths

✅ RTX 2060 SUPER = still a beast for 1080p/1440p
✅ Dual-channel RAM = smoother gaming & better CPU utilization
✅ Mesh airflow + 4 fans = cool & quiet operation
✅ Excellent performance-per-price, especially with a refurb GPU
✅ DLSS support extends GPU lifespan

⚠️ Minor Limitations

⚠️ B450M-HDV = basic VRMs & limited features
⚠️ 256 GB SSD fills up extremely fast
⚠️ Refurb GPU quality depends on seller
⚠️ Ares PSU is entry-level — okay for now, not long-term ideal

🔧 Recommended Upgrades

Priority | Upgrade | Why
🔺 High | Add 1 TB NVMe SSD | Modern games = 80–200 GB
🔺 Medium | Upgrade PSU to 80+ Gold | Stability & lifespan
🔻 Optional | Move to B550 board | Better BIOS & features
🔻 Optional | Add RGB strips | Purely aesthetic

🔍 Bottom Line Summary

Category | Score
1080p Gaming | ✅ Excellent
1440p Gaming | ✅ Good
Content Creation | ✅ Solid
Thermals / Efficiency | ✅ Good
Upgradability | ⚠️ Limited (B450)

🟢 Verdict

A punchy, high-value 1080p gaming PC with performance close to an RTX 3060 build.
Smooth esports, strong AAA performance, and efficient thermals make this a very balanced setup — especially if the refurbished GPU is in good condition.