Essential 1080p Gaming PC | Ryzen 5 5500 & RTX 3050 - 16GB DDR4

The Essential is our most affordable custom-built 1080p gaming PC in Canada - priced at $1,349 CAD. Powered by the AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 and NVIDIA GeForce RTX™ 3050, it's built for competitive esports, popular AAA titles at 1080p, and everyday multitasking, with NVIDIA DLSS support for a performance boost in compatible games.

1080p Gaming Performance (High / Optimized Settings)

• Fortnite: 120–170 FPS, competitive settings
• Valorant: 240–290+ FPS, high-refresh esports gameplay
• Call of Duty: Warzone: 70–95 FPS, optimized settings with DLSS
• Apex Legends: 100–150 FPS, optimized settings
• Starfield: 35–50 FPS, low/optimized settings with upscaling
• ARC Raiders: 55–75 FPS, optimized settings with DLSS

Full Specifications

• CPU: AMD Ryzen™ 5 5500 — 6-Core, 12-Thread
• GPU: GIGABYTE GeForce RTX™ 3050 WINDFORCE OC
• Motherboard: MSI B550M PRO-VDH WIFI
• Memory: 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB), 3600MHz
• Storage: 512GB PCIe Gen3 x4 NVMe M.2 SSD
• Cooling: Thermalright Assassin X 120 SE Air Cooler
• Case: Cooler Master MasterBox Q300L Micro-ATX
• Power Supply: 650W 80 Plus Bronze (Corsair / Cooler Master / be quiet!)
• OS: Windows 11 Pro, installed and optimized

Why Choose the Essential

• The most affordable way into a custom-built RTX gaming PC from OrdinaryTech
• RTX 3050 graphics with DLSS support for smooth 1080p esports and popular AAA titles
• 512GB NVMe SSD — fast boot and load times, with room for Windows, apps, and your core game library
• Compact Micro-ATX build with quiet, reliable cooling and a WiFi-enabled motherboard for easy upgrades
• Shipped in protective foam packaging for safe delivery across Canada
• Every unit is custom-built, stress-tested, and quality-checked in Canada before it ships or is picked up
• Backed by OrdinaryTech's 1-Year Warranty with local Canadian support

FAQ

Is the Essential a good starter gaming PC?
Yes - it's built for gamers who want a reliable, custom-built 1080p system at the lowest entry price in our lineup, without compromising on core components like the SSD and cooling.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?
Yes - the MSI motherboard and case support future RAM and NVMe storage upgrades if you want to scale up down the line.

What's covered under the OrdinaryTech warranty?
Every Essential includes a 1-year warranty with local Canadian support, plus pre-shipping stress testing and quality checks.

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Please note: Component prices and stock availability may vary due to ongoing GPU, RAM, and SSD supply fluctuations. Placing an order does not lock pricing — our team will contact you right away after checkout to confirm all details and any adjustments.