Gaming PC TRICKSTER
💻 Complete PC System Overview (RTX 4060 Build)
🧩 Hardware Summary
Component | Specification |
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CPU | Intel Core i5-14400F (10-core, 16-thread) |
Cooler | Intel Stock Cooler |
Motherboard | MSI Pro B760M-P DDR5 (LGA 1700, DDR5 support) |
RAM | Lexar 16GB (1x16GB) DDR5 5600 MHz (Single Channel) |
Storage | 256GB NVMe SSD (PCIe) |
GPU | ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6 |
PSU | MSI A650BNL 650W 80+ Bronze Certified |
Case | Raidmax X603 with 4x ARGB fans |
🔍 Component Breakdown
🧠 CPU – Intel Core i5-14400F
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Cores: 6 P-cores + 4 E-cores = 10 cores / 16 threads
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Max Turbo: Up to 4.7 GHz
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No Integrated Graphics – GPU required
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Use Case: Great for gaming, multitasking, and content consumption
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Cooling: Intel stock cooler (sufficient for non-overclocked use)
🧩 Motherboard – MSI Pro B760M-P DDR5
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Socket: LGA 1700
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Memory Support: Up to 128GB DDR5
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PCIe: PCIe Gen 4 for GPU and storage
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Form Factor: Micro-ATX
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Expansion: 1x M.2 NVMe, 1x PCIe Gen4 x16 slot, basic rear I/O
💾 RAM – Lexar 16GB DDR5 5600 MHz (1x16GB)
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Configuration: Single-channel
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Effect: Slightly limits performance in games & multitasking
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✅ Upgrade Suggestion: Add a second 16GB stick (same speed) for 32GB dual-channel
📦 Storage – 256GB NVMe SSD
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Type: PCIe NVMe
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Performance: Fast boot and app load
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Limit: Low capacity for gaming/media
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✅ Upgrade Suggestion: Add 1TB+ SATA SSD or NVMe for storage
🎮 GPU – ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4060 8GB GDDR6
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Architecture: Ada Lovelace (latest generation)
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VRAM: 8GB GDDR6
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Performance:
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1080p: Ultra settings in all modern titles at high frame rates
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1440p: Very capable with DLSS or medium-high settings
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Features:
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DLSS 3 (Frame Generation)
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AV1 encoding (better streaming & video quality)
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Excellent power efficiency (low wattage use)
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Cooler: Dual-fan ASUS design – quiet and compact
⚡ Power Supply – MSI A650BNL 650W (80+ Bronze)
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Wattage: 650W – sufficient for this setup
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Efficiency: 80+ Bronze
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Form: Non-modular – less flexibility with cable management
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Headroom: Enough for future upgrades (better GPU, more drives, etc.)
🖥️ Case – Raidmax X603 (4x ARGB Fans)
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Airflow: Good airflow with 4 pre-installed ARGB fans
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Design: Tempered glass, RGB support
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Cooling Support: Up to 240mm front radiator, decent clearance for tower coolers
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Cable Routing: Fair for budget/mid-range cases
📊 Performance Summary
Task | Expected Performance |
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1080p Gaming | 🟢 Excellent (Ultra settings, 100+ FPS in many titles) |
1440p Gaming | 🟢 Good (Medium-High with DLSS for smoother performance) |
Streaming + Gaming | 🟢 Strong (NVENC + AV1 encoding) |
Video Editing | 🟢 Good (Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve with GPU acceleration) |
3D Modeling | 🟢 Capable for Blender/Unity (with CUDA support) |
Ray Tracing | 🟢 Solid entry-level RT performance (use DLSS 3 for best results) |
AI/ML Workloads | 🟢 Supported (CUDA cores + Tensor cores) |
🔧 Recommendations
Upgrade Area | Suggestion | Benefit |
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RAM | Add 1x16GB DDR5 5600MHz stick | Enable dual-channel for better performance |
Storage | Add 1TB+ SSD (SATA or NVMe) | Room for games, media, projects |
Cooler | Optional tower air cooler or AIO | Better thermals and quieter under load |
Cable Tidying | Upgrade to semi-modular PSU (optional) | Easier management, better airflow aesthetics |
✅ Final Verdict
This is a well-balanced, power-efficient mid-range PC that shines in:
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1080p and 1440p gaming
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Streaming
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General productivity and light content creation
With DLSS 3 and AV1 support, the RTX 4060 offers modern features while consuming less power, making this build a great mix of performance, efficiency, and upgrade potential.
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