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Tyler Mendez

Tyler Mendez

Staff Writer

Puts together budget gaming PC build guides in the 600 to 1500 dollar range using widely available parts.

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Articles by Tyler Mendez

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7600 + 5070 1440p Build Breakdown

7600 + 5070 1440p Build Breakdown

This breakdown covers the Ryzen 5 7600 and RTX 5070 pairing for 1440p gaming, part by part, with compatibility notes and three build tiers. See what to buy now and how to scale the system up or down.

Tyler Mendez Sep 23, 2026
9700X + RTX 5070 1440p Build

9700X + RTX 5070 1440p Build

This ryzen 7 9700x rtx 5070 1440p build breakdown and cheaper alternatives guide evaluates each part for 1440p gaming. See how the AM5 platform fits together and how to scale the build up or down.

Tyler Mendez Sep 21, 2026
RX 9060 XT 5700X3D Build Breakdown

RX 9060 XT 5700X3D Build Breakdown

This breakdown analyzes an RX 9060 XT and Ryzen 7 5700X3D gaming PC, part by part, with compatibility checks and three ways to scale the build in 2026. See what to buy now and how to upgrade smartly.

Tyler Mendez Sep 16, 2026
5700X3D + RX 9060 XT 1080p Build

5700X3D + RX 9060 XT 1080p Build

This breakdown covers a 1080p AM4 build centered on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RX 9060 XT 16GB. See what to buy now, how the parts fit together, and three ways to scale the build.

Tyler Mendez Sep 10, 2026
7700 Plus RX 9070 1440p Build Breakdown

7700 Plus RX 9070 1440p Build Breakdown

This breakdown analyzes the ryzen 7 7700 plus rx 9070 1440p gaming pc build part by part with our 2026 picks. See how the CPU, GPU class, memory and platform fit together and how to scale the build up or down.

Tyler Mendez Sep 9, 2026
7700 + 5070 1440p Build Breakdown

7700 + 5070 1440p Build Breakdown

This ryzen 7 7700 rtx 5070 amazon gaming pc build breakdown explains every part choice for smooth 1440p gaming. See how the build fits together, what to expect, and three ways to scale it in 2026.

Tyler Mendez Sep 8, 2026
RTX 5090 4K Build Breakdown

RTX 5090 4K Build Breakdown

This rtx 5090 4k gaming pc build breakdown step by step parts list evaluates each component for 4K gaming and creation. See what to buy now, how the parts fit together, and three ways to scale the build.

Tyler Mendez Sep 7, 2026
5700X3D + RTX 5070 Build Breakdown

5700X3D + RTX 5070 Build Breakdown

This breakdown analyzes a Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 5070 gaming PC part by part, with compatibility notes and three build paths. See our updated 2026 picks for each component and how they fit together.

Tyler Mendez Sep 6, 2026
RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 1080p Build Breakdown

RTX 5060 Ti 16GB 1080p Build Breakdown

This breakdown covers an rtx 5060 ti 16gb 1080p gaming pc build parts list and upgrades 2026 centered on the Ryzen 7 5700X3D and RTX 5060 Ti 16GB. You get a part by part analysis, compatibility checks, and three ways to scale the build.

Tyler Mendez Sep 5, 2026
RX 9060 XT 1440p Build Breakdown

RX 9060 XT 1440p Build Breakdown

This build breakdown covers an RX 9060 XT 16GB and Ryzen 5 5600 system aimed at 1080p and entry 1440p, with a part by part analysis and clear compatibility notes. You get what to buy now, how the parts fit together, and three ways to scale the build.

Tyler Mendez Sep 3, 2026
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