AM4 Build 2025
Hello, I'm considering building a Christmas PC for my brother in college and wanted to get some input on this build I've been thinking of. I'm using some salvaged parts from a 2019 prebuilt to save on cost and I'm wondering if this seems like a cost effective build. This will be my second time building a PC.
If anyone has any thought/suggestions it would be appreciated! My main fear is that building on AM4 in 2025 is not a wise decision. Listed prices include tax and shipping.
GPU - 9060 XT Sapphire Pulse - $402.83
CPU - Ryzen 3700x - $0
CPU cooler - ID-COOLING SE-214-XT - $0
PSU - ARESGAME 600W 80+ Bronze - $41.03
RAM - 16GB 3200MT DDR4 - $0
Motherboard - Asrock B550M AM4 - $81.66
Case - Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Micro-ATX - $38.36
Fans - Various scavenged fans (92mm - 140mm)
Total cost to me: $563.88
Posted Dec 4, 2025, 2:45 AM UTC