The PS5's Price went Up so I Built a PC that Beats it — Summary & Key Points
TL;DR
Sony raised the PS5 price, but Linus built a budget PC using secondhand parts for $544 that matches or beats the console in performance. The build relies on an Intel Core i5 12400F, a cheap H610M motherboard, and an RTX 3070 GPU, proving that DDR4 and used hardware remain viable despite high RAM costs.
Key Quotes
"Are they playing 4D chess?"
Steps
Step 1: Select CPU and Motherboard
Intel Core i5 12400F ($83) and ASUS Prime H610M MATX motherboard (<$50). The team selected this combo because Intel lost market share, suppressing prices on the 12400F, and budget chipsets now support DDR4 and future upgrades.
Step 2: Acquire RAM and Storage
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB DDR4 3200MHz (~$60) and a 1TB NVMe SSD (~$100). While DDR5 is too expensive, DDR4 remains viable, and the team notes that patience can yield better SSD deals or cheaper SATA alternatives.
Step 3: Source Case, Cooler, and PSU
Thermal Take Versa 17 case (~$10) and Thermaltake Smart 500 power supply (~$5). The team utilized extreme budgeting by sourcing these components secondhand to minimize costs.
Step 4: Install RTX 3070 GPU
Nvidia RTX 3070 ($215). This card is selected because the RTX 3000 series is a sweet spot where AI demand is low, providing performance comparable to the PS5 without the high price of newer cards.
Step 5: Build and Benchmark
Assemble the system and test against the PS5 in God of War Ragnarok, Returnal, and Death Stranding. The PC delivers equal or better performance at 60fps with DLSS, though it requires tweaking for specific games like Returnal where it drops to 40fps without adjustments.
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