AM4 In 2026: The Best Budget PC Platform (Still!)
PC parts are expensive again — and it’s not just GPUs. RAM and SSD prices have jumped, making even basic office PC builds cost way more than they should. In this video, I break down a smart strategy to beat today’s pricing by building only what you actually need.
I’m putting together a compact, Windows 11 compatible, AMD AM4 office PC for my wife using a mix of new and reused parts, including a 512GB NVMe SSD and DDR4 RAM pulled from an older Dell system. Then I’ll explain why I chose the Ryzen 5 3400G and an ASRock A520 mini-ITX motherboard to keep performance smooth without wasting money.
This is Part 1 of a two-part series — the full build in the InWin BQ656 mini-ITX case is coming next!
Watch Part 2 of this 2-part series here: • Budget AM4 Office PC in the InWin BQ656 — ...
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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
06:53 Why PC Parts Are So Expensive Right Now
09:09 My Plan: What I'm Reusing vs Buying New
11:34 What New Parts Are We Adding, Then?
17:35 Why This Is a Smart Strategy Right Now
22:04 That's a Wrap! What Are Your Thoughts?