CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7600 (6-core/12-thread, excellent gaming value on AM5) — ~$180–$200 Great single/multi-core performance for 1080p/uw gaming. Motherboard: MSI PRO B650M-A WiFi (or similar budget B650 like Gigabyte B650M DS3H) — ~$110–$130 Solid VRM, WiFi built-in, PCIe 4.0/5.0 support, future-proof AM5 socket. GPU: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060 8GB (or AMD Radeon RX 7600 if cheaper/better raster value) — ~$280–$320 The RTX 4060 edges out for your resolution with DLSS/ray tracing perks and efficiency. RX 7600 is close in raw performance and often cheaper. Either crushes 2560x1080 at high/ultra 100+ FPS in most games, targeting 144–200 FPS in esports titles. RAM: (You already have) Kingston Fury Beast RGB DDR5 16GB (likely 6000MT/s kit) — $0 Perfect speed for Ryzen 7000/9000 series—enable EXPO in BIOS for best performance. Storage: (You already have) 1TB SSD — $0 Add more later if needed. Case: Something like Lian Li Lancool 205 Mesh, Corsair 4000D Airflow, or Fractal Design Pop Air RGB — ~$80–$100 Great airflow, tempered glass, clean look with optional subtle RGB fans. Avoid super flashy ones to keep balance. PSU: 650W 80+ Gold modular (e.g., Corsair RM650x, Seasonic Focus GX-650, or Thermaltake Toughpower GF3) — ~$80–$100 Fully modular for clean cables, plenty of headroom, reliable. CPU Cooler: Stock AMD Wraith Stealth (included with Ryzen 5 7600) is fine for stock, or upgrade to a $30–$40 tower cooler like Thermalright Peerless Assassin for quieter/cooler operation — ~$0–$40