$1000 Gaming PC - Classic LTT Build Guide (2026)

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Linus is on vacation so Riley steps up to showcase what PC you could build with $1,000 in this economy.

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Check out the parts from the build:
Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor: https://geni.us/nf4W3A
Thermalright Peerless Assassin 90 SE White CPU Cooler: https://geni.us/VtSl
ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 II Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard: https://geni.us/BAup5
G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory: https://geni.us/5cPmg8
Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD: https://geni.us/Sj3iiXM
ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC Graphics Card: https://geni.us/R9C37B
Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case: https://geni.us/vB1AN9Y
MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply: https://geni.us/gtwt

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CHAPTERS
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0:00 Intro
1:21 CPU
2:14 Motherboard
2:50 Tools and CPU Install
4:16 Memory
5:30 CPU Cooler
7:15 Case
8:43 Storage
10:10 Power Supply
12:06 Graphics Card
13:30 Wiring
14:35 Gaming
18:23 Conclusion
19:52 Outro