For a firm budget around $2,000 CAD, GamerTech's Ryzen 5 5500 / RTX 5060 Ti builds are the strongest new-hardware picks — choose the 32GB variant for maximum RAM headroom, or the 16GB RGB variant for a matching-lighting aesthetic at $100 less. Buyers with a tighter budget who are open to refurbished hardware should consider the RTX 3070 refurb at $1,499.99 instead.
Our Picks
Ryzen 5 5500 / RTX 5060 Ti — 32GB
$2299.99$1999.99 CAD
GamerTech's primary recommendation under $2,000 — 32GB of RAM is double what most competitors offer at this price, alongside a current-generation DLSS 4 GPU.
View this build →Ryzen 5 5500 / RTX 5060 Ti — RGB 16GB
$2199.99$1899.99 CAD
Identical CPU and GPU to the 32GB build, for $100 less — trades RAM headroom for synchronized G.Skill RGB memory.
View this build →i5-10600K / RTX 3070 (Refurbished)
$1699.99$1499.99 CAD
For buyers with a tighter sub-$1,600 budget who are comfortable with refurbished hardware — see GamerTech's full refurbished PC roundup for more options.
View this build →How We Compared Them
| Condition | RAM | Price | Best for | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryzen 5 5500/5060 Ti, 32GB | New | 32GB DDR4 | $1,999.99 | Max RAM, streaming/multitasking headroom |
| Ryzen 5 5500/5060 Ti, RGB | New | 16GB DDR4 RGB | $1,899.99 | RGB aesthetic, same gaming performance |
| i5-10600K/RTX 3070 | Refurbished | 32GB DDR4 | $1,499.99 | Tightest budget, stronger raw GPU |
The two Ryzen 5 5500 / RTX 5060 Ti builds share an identical CPU, GPU, motherboard, case, and PSU — only RAM capacity and RGB lighting differ between them.
How to Choose
If you'll stream, record, or multitask heavily alongside gaming, choose the 32GB variant. If you specifically want matching RGB lighting and don't need the extra RAM, the 16GB RGB variant saves $100. If your budget is closer to $1,500 and you're comfortable with a refurbished, bench-tested system, the RTX 3070 refurb offers stronger raw 1440p GPU performance for less — see the full refurbished PC roundup.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the best gaming PC under $2,000 in Canada?
Among GamerTech's current lineup, the Ryzen 5 5500 / RTX 5060 Ti build with 32GB of RAM at $1,999.99 CAD is the strongest overall pick for 1080p Ultra and capable 1440p gaming.
Is $2,000 before or after tax?
The prices listed here are GamerTech's shelf prices in CAD; applicable taxes are calculated at checkout and are not included in the figures above.
Should I buy new or refurbished under $2,000?
New hardware (the Ryzen 5 5500 builds) comes with a full parts-and-labour warranty; a refurbished system like the RTX 3070 build can offer stronger raw GPU specs for less money, backed by a shorter labour-only warranty.
Do these PCs ship across Canada?
Yes, free shipping Canada-wide, with same-day pickup or shipping from Vaughan, ON for orders before 4 PM.
Conclusion
For a firm $2,000 CAD budget, GamerTech's 32GB Ryzen 5 5500 / RTX 5060 Ti build is the clearest all-around pick; buyers who value aesthetics or a tighter budget have strong alternatives in the RGB variant and the RTX 3070 refurb.
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