RM 2,500 build suggestion

Starter AM4 + RX 6600

Live Shopee MY prices and selected variants, cached 21/10/2026, 2:59:42 am.

COMPATIBLE WITH WARNINGS

Parts total: RM 2,933.51
Budget left: RM -433.51
Estimated load: 305 W
PSU headroom: 113.1%

RM 2,933.51 selectedRM 2,500 budget

Over budget by RM 433.51.

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Selected parts

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7 parts

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Prices come from Shopee MY listings and can change. Confirm the selected variant at checkout.
The PowerColor RX 6600 is used and has no stated warranty.
Only 8GB of RAM is included; 16GB dual-channel is strongly recommended for modern titles.
The Corsair module is rated 3600 MT/s and needs XMP; the Ryzen 5 5500 officially supports 3200.
The A520M-A PRO has no 5V ARGB header, so the Aero M fan lighting needs an external controller or stays off.
The WD Blue SA510 is a SATA drive; a SATA data cable is required.
Refreshed listing prices: Processor: RM269.10 → RM535.00; Motherboard: RM199.00 → RM229.00; Case: RM133.32 → RM177.79.

Processor

WARNING

AMD Ryzen 5 5500

5500 with cooler fan · Listing 15176891887

★ 5.0 (71)In stock · 78 leftWarranty: 3 Years · Supplier WarrantyNew224 soldcs.computershoppe · W.P. Kuala Lumpur

RM 535

RM 265.9 (98.8%) since the previous refresh

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Motherboard

WARNING

MSI A520M-A PRO

3-year warranty · Listing 7387233824

★ 5.0 (4)In stock · 33 leftWarranty: 3 Years · Supplier WarrantyNew30 soldPCU LEGACY · Selangor

RM 229

RM 30 (15.1%) since the previous refresh

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Memory

WARNING

Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4-3600 CL18

8GB*1 3600MHz CL18 — single module · Listing 18942372167

★ 5.0 (52)In stockWarranty: Lifetime Warranty · Supplier WarrantyNew215 soldPCU LEGACY · Selangor

RM 369

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Graphics card

WARNING

PowerColor Fighter RX 6600 8GB

USED — original box · Listing 9197886399

★ 4.8 (4)In stock · 2 leftWarranty: 1 Month · Supplier WarrantyUsed12 soldTripple Y · Pulau Pinang

RM 1,050

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Power supply

PASS

MSI MAG A650BN 650W

650W, non-modular, 80+ Bronze — 5-year warranty · Listing 43264791691

★ 5.0 (17)In stock · 76 leftWarranty: 5 Years · Manufacturer WarrantyNew34 soldAPTTECH · Selangor

RM 221

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Case

WARNING

Tecware Aero M TG ARGB

Black, 4 ARGB fans · Listing 44078651771

★ 5.0 (10)In stock · 23 leftWarranty: 12 Months · Manufacturer WarrantyNew45 soldKomputerBajet.com · Selangor

RM 177.79

RM 44.47 (33.4%) since the previous refresh

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Storage

PASS

WD Blue SA510 1TB

1TB SATA SSD — 2.5-inch, SATA III · Listing 50667950463

★ 5.0 (12)In stockWarranty: 5 Years · Supplier WarrantyNew5 soldSSD Brand Store · Selangor

RM 351.72

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Total price

RM 433.51 over the RM 2,500 budget

RM 2,933.51

Before you buy

Purchase and setup notes to clear before ordering. The full technical audit is below.

WARNINGused-gpu-condition
The PowerColor Fighter RX 6600 is used and comes with its original box.
Confirm warranty and test it under load before paying.
WARNINGgpu-board-partner-fit
Compatibility uses RX 6600 reference dimensions; this is a board-partner card.
Verify the card length, slot width and 8-pin connector; the Aero M allows up to 320mm.
WARNINGram-8gb-upgrade
8GB is a single module and below the 16GB that modern AAA titles expect; it also runs single-channel.
The Fanxiang UD01 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4-3200 CL16 kit is RM519 (+RM150) and restores dual-channel. This is the first upgrade I would make.
WARNINGram-xmp
The module is rated DDR4-3600 CL18, but the Ryzen 5 5500 officially supports DDR4-3200; 3600 needs XMP/DOCP.
Enable XMP in the BIOS and verify stability; otherwise run it at 3200.
PASSpsu-variant-selection
The MSI MAG A650BN 650W is RM221 with a 5-year warranty.
Confirm the 650W model at checkout.

Build-day checklist

Before you start

Practical steps for this exact parts list. Check the seller listing and motherboard manual before assembly.

Update the BIOS to 7C96v28

Do this

The A520M-A PRO may ship with an older BIOS. Ask the seller for the installed version and update to 7C96v28 before first boot. A520 boards may need a supported CPU to flash.

Enable the DDR4-3600 memory profile

Info

After the first boot, enable XMP/DOCP in BIOS and verify the memory runs at its rated speed.

Install the GPU in the top PCIe x16 slot

Info

Connect 1× PCIe 8-pin from the PSU. Use the uppermost x16 slot and secure the card to the case.

Plan the 5V ARGB connection

Heads-up

The case fans are 5V ARGB, but the motherboard has no 5V ARGB header. Add a 5V ARGB hub/controller or leave the lighting disconnected. Never connect the ARGB lead to the 12V RGB header.

No Wi-Fi onboard

Info

Use Ethernet or add a USB/PCIe Wi-Fi adapter. The selected motherboard has no built-in Wi-Fi.

Use the included Ryzen 5 5500 cooler

Info

The CPU includes a stock cooler with pre-applied thermal paste. No extra cooler is required.

Mount the 2.5-inch SATA drive

Info

Install the drive in a 2.5-inch bay and connect both the SATA data cable and PSU SATA power.

Prepare Windows or Linux

Info

No operating system is included. Create an installer USB and have a licence ready before assembly.

Compatibility checks

Only checks that require a decision or manual verification.

Price status: COMPLETECompatibility: COMPATIBLE_WITH_WARNINGS

Check	Status	Details	Required action
BIOS readiness	WARNING	BIOS 7C96v28 may be required, but the installed BIOS version is unknown. Without a known installed version, out-of-the-box readiness cannot be confirmed.	Ask the seller for the installed BIOS version or update to 7C96v28 before use. If the board cannot update without an older CPU, have the seller update it.
RAM speed	WARNING	RAM can run, but 3600 MT/s may require a profile or fall back. The rated speed requires an XMP/DOCP/EXPO profile. Expected fallback is 3200 MT/s. This is not a compatibility failure.	Enable XMP/EXPO in BIOS and verify stability, or accept the fallback speed.
GPU / motherboard PCIe	WARNING	GPU uses a PCIe x8 link; bandwidth may be reduced. A suitable x16 slot exists. PCIe 4.0 is backward compatible with PCIe 3.0; the GPU will negotiate to the lower generation. The GPU's narrower link can reduce performance, especially at the lower generation.	Review performance expectations; no physical incompatibility is present.
Fan / ARGB support	WARNING	5V ARGB fans have no 5V header; only a 12V RGB header is available. The fans can still run through their PWM connection, but their lighting cannot be controlled. Connecting 5V ARGB devices to a 12V RGB header can permanently damage the LEDs or controller.	Add a 5V ARGB controller/hub if you want lighting. Do not connect the ARGB lead to the 12V RGB header.

GPU length clearance

120 mm

Case maximum minus selected GPU length.

CPU cooler clearance

Not applicable

Uses the selected stock cooler unless an aftermarket cooler is chosen.

PSU headroom

345 W (113.1%)

Planning estimate from structured component power, not wall power.

Gaming compatibility

Top games by category

Three categories, six games each, estimated at 1080p with the selected Radeon RX 6600 8GB. These are planning estimates, not benchmark results.

6 excellent3 good8 playable1 limited

Competitive & esports

High-frame-rate multiplayer titles.

6 games

Counter-Strike 2

Tactical FPS · High · 1920×1080

Competitive settings; mostly CPU-bound.

180–240 FPS

estimated

Excellent

League of Legends

MOBA · Very High · 1920×1080

200–280 FPS

estimated

Excellent

VALORANT

Tactical FPS · High · 1920×1080

200–300 FPS

estimated

Excellent

Dota 2

MOBA · Best Looking · 1920×1080

120–170 FPS

estimated

Excellent

Marvel Rivals

Hero shooter · Medium/High + FSR · 1920×1080

8GB VRAM is tight at high textures.

70–100 FPS

estimated

Playable

Rainbow Six Siege X

Tactical FPS · High · 1920×1080

Competitive settings.

120–160 FPS

estimated

Excellent

Battle royale & extraction

Large-map survival and extraction shooters.

6 games

Fortnite

Battle royale · High (DX12) · 1920×1080

FSR Quality is optional.

90–130 FPS

estimated

Good

PUBG: Battlegrounds

Battle royale · High · 1920×1080

100–140 FPS

estimated

Good

Apex Legends

Battle royale · High · 1920×1080

100–130 FPS

estimated

Good

Call of Duty: Warzone

Battle royale · Medium/High + FSR · 1920×1080

FSR Quality helps at 1080p.

70–95 FPS

estimated

Playable

Delta Force

Extraction shooter · High · 1920×1080

80–110 FPS

estimated

Playable

Escape from Tarkov

Extraction shooter · High · 1920×1080

CPU- and RAM-heavy; 16GB is the practical minimum.

65–85 FPS

estimated

Playable

AAA & open world

Single-player and visually heavy titles.

6 games

Grand Theft Auto V

Open world · Very High · 1920×1080

120–160 FPS

estimated

Excellent

Cyberpunk 2077

Action RPG · High + FSR Quality · 1920×1080

Keep textures within 8GB VRAM.

55–75 FPS

estimated

Limited

Elden Ring

Action RPG · High · 1920×1080

60 FPS cap.

60–60 FPS

estimated

Playable

Baldur's Gate 3

RPG · High · 1920×1080

70–90 FPS

estimated

Playable

Hogwarts Legacy

Action RPG · High · 1920×1080

8GB VRAM may limit ultra textures.

60–80 FPS

estimated

Playable

Red Dead Redemption 2

Open world · High · 1920×1080

8GB VRAM is sufficient at High.

60–75 FPS

estimated

Playable

Estimates assume a Ryzen 5-class CPU, 16GB RAM, current drivers and the listed preset. Single-channel memory can reduce CPU-bound frame rates. Verify performance in the exact game version and scene before buying.

Upgrade path

Expansion and future upgrades

What this build can accommodate later, based on the selected motherboard, case and power supply.

Add another memory module

Available

1 of 2 DIMM slots free. Installed: 8GB; board maximum: 64GB. Match the existing module's speed and timings for dual-channel.

Add an M.2 drive

Available

1 of 1 M.2 slot(s) free, with 4 SATA ports.

CPU upgrade path

Check first

The AM4 socket supports higher-core Ryzen 5000 options such as the Ryzen 7 5700X3D or 5800X3D, but verify the exact board revision, BIOS and cooling before buying.

GPU upgrade headroom

Limited

650W PSU with about 345W estimated headroom and 320mm maximum GPU length. Choose a card that fits both. The PSU has no native 12VHPWR connector; check any adapter requirements.

Cooling upgrade path

Available

Coolers up to 175mm fit. Radiator support: front 240mm, top 240mm. 4 case fans are included.

How to read this suggestion

• Prices come from live Shopee MY listings and may change.
• Price completeness and compatibility are separate statuses.
• Compatibility checks use curated specifications and record their sources.
• If a critical specification is missing, the result is UNKNOWN, not PASS.