✦ 1080p High-Refresh Build — Ryzen 5 + RTX 5060 Ti AMD Ryzen 5 5500 + NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti for sharp 1080p Ultra gaming under $2,000 GamerTech Fully Built & Ready Best for: 1080p high-refresh gaming and capable 1440p performance with DLSS 4 — under $2,000. The Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the NVIDIA RTX 5060 Ti 8GB is GamerTech's value-conscious 1080p Ultra gaming PC. The RTX 5060 Ti's Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation deliver buttery 144Hz+ in competitive titles and 1080p Ultra at 80–120fps in demanding AAA games. The Valkyrie Surge SL 125 air cooler keeps the Ryzen 5 5500 cool and quiet without the cost or complexity of an AIO. Hand-built in Vaughan, Ontario in a Lian Li Vector V150 Infinity Case. Order by 4 PM for same-day shipping or pickup. What's Inside Component Specification CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500 — 6 Cores / 12 Threads, 4.2GHz Boost CPU Cooler Valkyrie Surge SL 125 Premium Air Cooler GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 Ti — 8GB GDDR7, DLSS 4, Frame Gen RAM 16GB DDR4 (2×8GB) Storage 1TB Gen4 M.2 NVMe SSD PSU 650W 80+ Gold Case Lian Li Vector V150 Infinity Case OS Windows 11 Pro, Activated Warranty 1 Year Parts + Labour (GamerTech) Shipping Free Canada-wide. Same-day pickup: Vaughan, ON Performance Expectations Warzone / COD 140–180 fps 1080p Competitive Fortnite 200+ fps 1080p Performance Cyberpunk 2077 80–100 fps 1080p Ultra + DLSS Apex Legends 160–200 fps 1080p High Valorant 350+ fps 1080p Max GTA V 130+ fps 1080p Ultra Who Should Buy This Buy this if: You want a strong 1080p Ultra gaming PC under $2,000 with a brand-new Blackwell GPU. You play a mix of competitive and AAA titles and want 144fps+ in competitive games and 1080p Ultra at high refresh in AAA. You prefer the simplicity and reliability of premium air cooling. You want a clean, airflow-focused chassis like the Lian Li Vector V150 Infinity Case. Skip this if: You game primarily at 1440p Ultra in demanding titles — the Ryzen 7 9800X3D + RTX 5070 at $3,699+ is a much stronger pairing for that resolution. For pure 1080p high-refresh gaming, this build hits the right balance. Why This CPU + GPU Pairing The AMD Ryzen 5 5500 is a proven 6-core gaming CPU that delivers excellent value at the entry-mid price point. Its 12 threads keep the RTX 5060 Ti fully utilized at 1080p without bottlenecking competitive framerates. The RTX 5060 Ti's 8GB of GDDR7 VRAM combined with DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation makes modern 1080p gaming feel extremely smooth — even in demanding AAA titles where Frame Gen can push framerates well past native render rates. The Valkyrie Surge SL 125 cooler keeps thermals in check with low noise levels, and a 650W 80+ Gold PSU provides clean, reliable power. Upgrade Path This AM4 platform supports a wide range of Ryzen CPU upgrades — you can step up to a Ryzen 7 5700X3D or Ryzen 9 5900X for substantial gaming and productivity gains. RAM is expandable to 32GB or more by adding a second DDR4 kit. The RTX 5060 Ti can be swapped for a higher-tier Blackwell GPU later to push fully into 1440p territory. The Lian Li Vector V150 Infinity Case has excellent airflow and room for any GPU available today. Buying Guides Best Gaming PC in Canada (2026) Custom PC vs Prebuilt PC Buying Guide Hub Same-Day Gaming PC Questions about this build? Our technicians build these every day — call or message us. Ask a Technician 📞 (905) 247-7085 GamerTech Guarantee Every Build. Every Time. 🔧 Hand-Built In Vaughan, ON ✅ 1-Year Warranty Parts + Labour 🚚 Free Shipping Canada-wide ⚡ Same-Day Order by 4 PM 🇨🇦 Canadian Company No import fees 📞 (905) 247-7085 Talk to a tech Frequently Asked Questions Is the Ryzen 5 5500 a good gaming CPU for the RTX 5060 Ti? Yes — for 1080p high-refresh gaming the Ryzen 5 5500's 6 cores and 12 threads keep the RTX 5060 Ti fully fed in every popular title. The pairing is well-balanced for competitive and AAA gaming at 1080p. What resolution is this PC built for? Primarily 1080p high-refresh gaming with capable 1440p performance in supported titles. Expect 144fps+ in competitive titles and 1080p Ultra at 80–120fps in AAA games. DLSS 4 Frame Generation extends framerates further in supported titles. Does the RTX 5060 Ti support DLSS 4 and Frame Generation? Yes. The RTX 5060 Ti is part of NVIDIA's Blackwell generation and fully supports DLSS 4 Multi Frame Generation. This dramatically boosts framerates in supported titles, making 1080p Ultra at 120fps+ achievable in modern AAA games. Is the Valkyrie Surge SL 125 a good cooler for the Ryzen 5 5500? Yes — the Valkyrie Surge SL 125 is a capable single-tower air cooler with strong fin geometry and a high-airflow fan. It handles the 65W Ryzen 5 5500 with plenty of thermal headroom and keeps the system quieter than most stock coolers. Is 16GB DDR4 enough for gaming? Yes for most modern titles at 1080p. 16GB is the standard for entry- and mid-range gaming PCs and handles every popular game including Warzone, Fortnite, and Cyberpunk 2077. RAM can be upgraded to 32GB by adding a second 16GB DDR4 kit later. Does this come with Windows installed? Yes. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and activated. The PC is ready to use immediately out of the box. How long does shipping to Canada take? Orders placed by 4 PM ship same day or are available for same-day pickup at our Vaughan store. Most Canada-wide orders arrive in 2–5 business days via FedEx.