What would it cost to build this PC?

The same parts as the Hoengager Astral Plus Gaming PC -AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5.2 GHz-RTX 5060 8GB -32GB DDR5 RAM-1TB PCIe +1TB SATA SSD -Software-controlled ARGB -Windows 11, bought one by one at Best Buy and Newegg today. Prices as of Oct 1, 2026.

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Best Buy subtotal $199.99

Storage Closest equivalent
ADATA - XPG BLADE M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Speed up to 14000mb/s SMAR-980B-1TCS
The same 1TB SATA SSD
$199.99
Buy at Best Buy: ADATA - XPG BLADE M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Speed up to 14000mb/s SMAR-980B-1TCS (opens in a new tab)Swap / Upgrade: Storage

Newegg subtotal $1,521.85

Processor Exact match
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D - Ryzen 7 9000 Series Zen 5 8-Core 5.2 GHz - Socket AM5 120W - AMD Radeon Graphics Desktop Processor - 100-100001084WOF
The same Ryzen 7 9800X3D
$469.00
No tracked link for this part today
Swap / Upgrade: Processor
Graphics card Exact match
GIGABYTE GeForce RTX 5060 WINDFORCE MAX OC V2 8G PCI Express 5.0 ATX Graphic Card
The same RTX 5060 (the card's maker may differ)
$459.99
No tracked link for this part today
Swap / Upgrade: Graphics card
Memory Closest equivalent
PNY Performance 32GB (2 x 16GB) DDR5 5600 (PC5 44800) Desktop Memory Model MD32GK2D5560046-TB
The same 32GB DDR5 at 5600 MT/s (2 sticks)
$434.99
No tracked link for this part today
Swap / Upgrade: Memory
Motherboard

Do the parts fit together?

No problems found. We only check what the stores' listings say. "Check fit" means they don't tell us, so look before you buy.

Check fit The motherboard's listing doesn't say its size. Make sure the case takes this motherboard.
Check fit We don't have the graphics card's length or the case's clearance. Compare the card's length with the case's maximum before you buy.
Check fit We don't have the cooler's height or the case's CPU cooler clearance. Compare them before you buy.
OK The processor and the motherboard are both AM5.
OK The memory and the motherboard are both DDR5.
OK 750W covers the 550W the RTX 5060's maker recommends, with room to spare.

Windows 11 Home license: $139.00 (Microsoft's price; leave it out if you already have Windows)

Total: $1,860.84

Shipping and tax are not included.

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Storage ADATA - XPG BLADE M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Speed up to 14000mb/s SMAR-980B-1TCS $199.99Add to cart at Best Buy: ADATA - XPG BLADE M.2 2280 1TB PCI-Express 5.0 x4 3D NAND Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) Speed up to 14000mb/s SMAR-980B-1TCS (opens in a new tab)

The prebuilt: $2,099.99 at Walmart

Building saves $239.

Buy at Walmart

Estimated FPS with these parts

Max settings, nativeMax, native: Highest preset, native (no DLSS/FSR), as Justin tests.

Fortnite
1080p175 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
1440p114 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
4K56 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
Call of Duty BO6
1080p101 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
1440p74 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
4Kwon't run well
Cyberpunk 2077
1080p110 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
1440p66 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
4Kwon't run well
Helldivers 2
1080p96 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
1440p71 FPSMax settings, nativeMax, native
4Kwon't run well

Prebuilt or build it yourself?

What the prebuilt includes: The prebuilt comes fully assembled and ready to use. It includes Windows 11 already installed. You get one warranty that covers the whole PC. If something breaks, you contact one company for support instead of dealing with multiple makers.

Where it may cut corners:

The prebuilt doesn't say which motherboard it uses, which motherboard brand matters for features and support
The prebuilt doesn't list its power supply or CPU cooler, so you don't know if they're quality brands or basic models
The case isn't named, so you can't check airflow or cooling before buying

Time and skill: Building this PC takes 2 to 4 hours if you've never done it before. You need to install the processor, memory, and storage into the motherboard, fit the motherboard into the case, connect the power supply, and install Windows. There are many online guides and videos to help.

Our take: Buy the prebuilt. You save $239 by building, but as a first-time buyer, the convenience and single warranty are worth more. You don't know what cooler, power supply, or motherboard the prebuilt uses—these unlisted parts could be weak. The prebuilt handles all assembly and Windows setup for you, and if it fails, one support team fixes it all.

Written by our AI from the prices on this page; check each part before you buy.