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The same parts as the Hoengager Astral Plus Gaming PC -AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5.2 GHz-RTX 5060 Ti 8G -32GB DDR5-1TB PCIe and 2TB SATA SSD-ARGB Software -Windows 11-Black, bought one by one at Best Buy and Newegg today. Prices as of Oct 1, 2026.
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Storage Closest equivalent
Patriot - P300 M.2 2280 1TB PCIe Gen3 x4, NVMe 1.3 Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) P300P1TBM28
The same 1TB NVMe SSD
Graphics card Exact match
MSI Ventus GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GDDR7 PCI Express Gen 5 x16 (uses x8) ATX Graphics Card RTX 5060 Ti 8G VENTUS 2X OC WHITE PLUS
The same RTX 5060 Ti 8GB (the card's maker may differ)
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
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)
Motherboard Not listed on the prebuilt
CORSAIR NAUTILUS 240 RS Liquid CPU Cooler - RS120 Fans - Fits Intel LGA 1851/1700, AMD AM5/AM4 - Simple Daisy-Chain - Direct Motherboard Connection
The prebuilt doesn't name its motherboard: A board for the AM5 socket and DDR5
Power supply Not listed on the prebuilt
ASRock CL-750B Bronze 750W Power Supply
The prebuilt doesn't list its power supply: 750W 80 PLUS Bronze (enough for this graphics card)
CPU cooler Not listed on the prebuilt
be quiet! Pure Rock 3 LX 120mm Rifle CPU Cooler BK040 LED RGB Socket compatibility Intel 1851 / 1700 / 1200 / 1150 / 1151 / 1155, and AMD AM5 / AM4
The prebuilt doesn't list its CPU cooler: An air cooler
Case Not listed on the prebuilt
Cooler Master SickleFlow 80 V2 All-Black Square Frame Fan with Air Balance Curve Blade Design, Sealed Bearing, PWM Control for Computer Case & Air...
The prebuilt doesn't name its case: A Mid Tower case
No problems found. We only check what the stores' listings say. "Check fit" means they don't tell us, so look before you buy.
Windows 11 Home license: $139.00 (Microsoft's price; leave it out if you already have Windows)
Shipping and tax are not included.
Building saves $309.
Buy at Walmart: Hoengager Astral Plus Gaming PC -AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D 5.2 GHz-RTX 5060 Ti 8G -32GB DDR5-1TB PCIe and 2TB SATA SSD-ARGB Software -Windows 11-Black (opens in a new tab)What the prebuilt includes: The prebuilt comes fully assembled and ready to use. It includes Windows 11, one warranty covering the entire PC, and customer support from the manufacturer. Building from parts means you assemble it yourself and buy Windows separately.
Where it may cut corners:
Time and skill: Building takes 2–4 hours if you've never done it before. You'll need to watch tutorials, carefully install the processor, cooler, and graphics card, and connect power cables. It's learnable but requires patience and care to avoid mistakes.
Our take: Buy the prebuilt. You save $309 by building, but you get a fully assembled PC with Windows included, one warranty for the whole system, and support—all worth the extra cost for a first-time buyer. The risk of mistakes during assembly and the time investment don't justify the savings.
Written by our AI from the prices on this page; check each part before you buy.