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The Corvus RTX 5050 gaming PC, piece by piece
Graphics card: NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5050 8GB
The RTX 5050 8GB is your way into 1080p gaming, with NVIDIA's latest tech on board.
The graphics card generates the images, and its tier decides which settings you can pick in each game.
With 8GB of video memory, the Blackwell architecture and DLSS 4, it makes the Corvus a modern RTX 5050 gaming PC for 1080p. It is a great fit for competitive games and popular titles.
Who it's for: beginners after their first gaming PC, or anyone replacing a console.
Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5500
The Ryzen 5 5500 offers 6 cores and 12 threads for gaming and everyday tasks.
The processor runs the game's calculations and the system's at the same time.
This AM4 processor pairs 6 cores with 16MB of L3 cache, giving the Corvus a solid base for gaming, working and watching videos without slowdowns.
Memory: 16GB DDR4
16GB of DDR4, the right amount for a beginner gaming PC.
RAM holds the data Windows and your games are using at that moment.
16GB keeps current games from slowing down, and the motherboard lets you add more if your needs change.
Storage: 500GB M.2 SSD
A 500GB M.2 SSD for quick boots and fast loading.
The SSD holds the system and your installed games, and you notice it the moment you switch on.
500GB fits Windows and a selection of games, and you can add a second drive later to grow your library.
Motherboard: MSI A520M-A Pro
The MSI A520M-A Pro, a dependable base for the Ryzen 5 5500.
The motherboard connects and powers every component in the PC.
With an AM4 socket and micro-ATX format, it supports DDR4 and M.2 SSDs. A simple, proven board that suits a cheap gaming PC.
Cooling: MSI MAG CoreFrozr AA13
An MSI air cooler that keeps the processor stable.
Cooling stops the processor from overheating and losing performance.
More effective than a stock cooler, this tower cooler handles the Ryzen 5 5500 with ease, even in long sessions.
Power supply: MSI MAG A550BN 80+ Bronze
550W with 80+ Bronze certification, sized for this build.
The power supply gives each component the energy it needs, smoothly.
The RTX 5050 and Ryzen 5 5500 are frugal, so 550W leaves enough margin, and the 80+ Bronze rating ensures good efficiency.
Case: MSI MAG Forge 120A
The MSI MAG Forge 120A, a case built around airflow.
The case houses the components and manages airflow for the whole system.
Its mesh front and fans keep the build well ventilated, which helps the RTX 5050 stay cool.
