✦ Most Popular Budget BuildGamerTech's #1 entry-level gaming PC Best for: 1080p high-refresh gaming — the ideal first gaming PC or console upgrade. The Ryzen 5 5500 and RTX 5060Ti is GamerTech's most popular entry-level pairing. At $1,649 CAD, this build runs every modern game at 1080p Ultra settings at 100fps+, and hits 200fps+ in competitive titles like Warzone, Valorant, and Fortnite. Order by 4 PM for same-day shipping or pickup from Vaughan. What's Inside Component Specification CPU AMD Ryzen 5 5500 — 6 Cores / 12 Threads, 4.2GHz Boost GPU NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060Ti — 8GB GDDR7, DLSS 4, Frame Gen RAM 16GB DDR4 (Upgradeable to 32GB) Storage 1TB M.2 NVMe SSD — 5× faster than HDD 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're moving from console, buying your first gaming PC, or upgrading from a system older than 4–5 years. You want 1080p gaming at max settings without overspending. You game competitively and want high framerates for a sharp price. Skip this if: You have a 1440p or 4K monitor and want to use it at full quality. You run demanding creative workloads alongside gaming. If that sounds like you, the Ryzen 5 7600X3D | RTX 5070 at $3,099 is the better jump. Why This CPU + GPU Pairing The Ryzen 5 5500 is a mature, proven 6-core processor that handles gaming, streaming, and everyday tasks without slowing your GPU down. The RTX 5060Ti is NVIDIA's latest-generation Blackwell GPU — significantly faster than the previous 3060Ti at the same price range, with DLSS 4 Frame Generation that can effectively double your framerates in supported titles. Together, they're matched so neither is bottlenecking the other at 1080p. Upgrade Path This AM4 platform supports up to the Ryzen 7 5800X3D CPU upgrade with no motherboard change. For GPU, upgrading to an RTX 5070 or higher in 1–2 years would push this into 1440p territory. RAM can expand to 32GB with one additional stick. This isn't a dead-end build — it grows with you. Buying Guides Best Gaming PC Under $3,000 Best Gaming PC in Canada (2026) Custom PC vs Prebuilt Same-Day Gaming PC Options 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 bottleneck for the RTX 5060Ti? No — at 1080p the 5500 is a solid match for the 5060Ti. You will see a CPU bottleneck if you upgrade to an RTX 5080 or higher, but for the 5060Ti this pairing is well-balanced and recommended for budget builds. Can this PC run modern games at 1080p ultra settings? Yes. The RTX 5060Ti handles 1080p Ultra at 80–120fps in demanding AAA titles and 200fps+ in competitive games. With DLSS 4 enabled, framerates increase further with minimal visual quality loss. Does this come with Windows installed and activated? Yes. Windows 11 Pro is pre-installed and activated. The PC is ready to game as soon as you plug it in. 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.