✦ 1080p Sweet Spot Maximum 1080p value — RTX 5060 Blackwell at $1,599 GamerTech Fully Built & Ready Best for: Smooth 1080p 144Hz+ gaming — the ideal balance of price and next-gen GPU performance. The Ryzen 5 5500 paired with the RTX 5060 delivers the 1080p experience GamerTech recommends most for budget-conscious gamers who still want smooth, high-refresh gameplay. The RTX 5060's Blackwell architecture with DLSS 4 Frame Generation ensures this system stays relevant well beyond 1080p. Order by 4 PM for same-day shipping or Vaughan pickup. What's Inside Component Specification CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500 — 6 Cores / 12 Threads, 4.2GHz Boost, 7nm GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 — DLSS 4, Frame Generation, Blackwell RAM 16GB DDR4 (Upgradeable to 32GB) Storage 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD PSU CoolerMaster 650W 80+ Gold Case Cooler Master TD500 Mesh V2 + 4 RGB Fans OS Windows 11 Pro, Activated Warranty 1 Year Parts + Labour (GamerTech) Shipping Free Canada-wide. Same-day pickup: Vaughan, ON Who Should Buy This Buy this if: You want 144Hz+ 1080p gaming in competitive titles and smooth performance in AAA games. The RTX 5060 over the RTX 5050 is a meaningful step — higher base clock, more shader processors, better rasterization — for $50 more. This is the build GamerTech recommends for players upgrading from console or a PC older than 5 years. Skip this if: You have a 1440p monitor — the Ryzen 5 7600X + RTX 5060Ti at $2,949 is the right system for 1440p 144Hz. If 1080p is your target, this build is exactly what you need. Why This CPU + GPU Pairing The Ryzen 5 5500's 6 cores match well with the RTX 5060 at 1080p — the GPU is the dominant factor at this resolution, and the 5500 doesn't hold it back in gaming scenarios. The Cooler Master TD500 Mesh V2's front-panel airflow keeps the system cool during extended gaming. DLSS 4 Frame Generation on the RTX 5060 can push framerates in supported titles to heights that would have required a $400 GPU in the previous generation. Upgrade Path AM4 platform supports up to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D without a motherboard change. RAM is expandable to 32GB with one additional DDR4 stick. GPU can be swapped for an RTX 5060Ti or higher for a direct boost in performance. 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 What is the difference between the RTX 5060 and RTX 5050? The RTX 5060 has more shader processors, higher boost clocks, and better rasterization performance — roughly 15–20% faster in most games. Both have DLSS 4 Frame Generation. At $50 more, the RTX 5060 is the better value for 1080p 144Hz gaming. Can this run 1080p at 144Hz? Yes — in competitive titles like Valorant and Fortnite, this build runs well above 144fps at 1080p. In demanding AAA titles like Cyberpunk 2077, DLSS 4 keeps framerates above 144fps comfortably. Is this good for 1440p gaming? The RTX 5060 can handle 1440p medium-high settings in most games at 60–90fps. For 1440p 144Hz gaming, the RTX 5060Ti in the $2,049 or $2,949 builds is a better match. Does this come with Windows installed? Yes. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and activated. Ready to game immediately. How long does shipping take? Orders placed by 4 PM ship same day or are available for pickup in Vaughan. Canada-wide delivery is 2–5 business days via FedEx.