Do you want to play GTA 6 but are on a tight budget? Don’t worry. Although Rockstar’s game is highly demanding, it is possible to build a “cheap” (value-oriented) Gaming PC capable of running Leonida at 1080p and 60 FPS if you choose the right parts intelligently.
In this guide, we show you the best components to build an affordable computer optimized for the RAGE engine.
The Value/Performance Build (Tight Budget)
To optimize the budget, we will bet on solid platforms with upgradeability (AM5 socket) and graphics cards that offer the best performance per dollar invested.
1. Processor (CPU): AMD Ryzen 5 7600
The brain of the operation. This 6-core, 12-thread processor offers stellar gaming performance. Being AM5, it guarantees you can upgrade the processor in the future without changing the motherboard.
2. Graphics Card (GPU): AMD Radeon RX 7600 XT or RTX 4060
For 1080p, both cards are excellent. The RTX 4060 gives you access to DLSS 3 with Frame Generation, which can be a lifesaver in such a demanding game. The RX 7600 XT offers more VRAM (16GB), ideal if GTA 6 textures are excessively heavy, avoiding graphic memory bottlenecks.
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3. Motherboard: B650M
A Micro-ATX motherboard with a B650 chipset will give you everything you need (PCIe 4.0 support for fast SSDs and good power delivery) without paying the high-end tax.
4. RAM: 32 GB (2x16GB) DDR5 6000MHz CL30
Do not skimp on RAM! GTA 6 loads tons of assets into memory. 16GB might fall short and cause stutters when driving through Vice City. A fast 32GB DDR5 kit ensures the game engine runs smooth as silk.
5. Storage: 1TB NVMe PCIe 4.0 SSD
The mechanical hard drive (HDD) is dead for modern gaming. You need a PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD with speeds of at least 4000 MB/s so that loading screens are instant and you don’t experience texture “pop-in”.
Tips for Saving Money
- Cases and Power Supplies: Invest in a good power supply (Minimum 650W 80+ Bronze), but you can save on the case (chassis) if aesthetics don’t matter that much to you.
- Upscaling Technologies: Trust in DLSS or FSR. Playing at native resolution is no longer necessary; these technologies magically give you free frames.
If you build this rig, you will be 100% prepared to explore Rockstar’s new open world smoothly and affordably.