$1000 Gaming PC - Classic LTT Build Guide (2026)

Thanks to Tello for sponsoring this video! Check out their plans at https://tello.com/?utm_source=partner&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=LTT&src=partner&mdm=cpc&cmg=LTT Linus is on vacation so Riley steps up to showcase what PC you could build with $1,000 in this economy. Discuss on the forum: https://linustechtips.com/topic/1634396-1000-gaming-pc-classic-ltt-build-guide-2026/ Check out the parts from the build: Intel Core i5-12600K 3.7 GHz 10-Core Processor: https://geni.us/nf4W3A Thermalright Peerless Assassin 90 SE White CPU Cooler: https://geni.us/VtSl ASUS B760M-AYW WIFI D4 II Micro ATX LGA1700 Motherboard: https://geni.us/BAup5 G.Skill Ripjaws V 16 GB (2 x 8 GB) DDR4-3600 CL18 Memory: https://geni.us/5cPmg8 Crucial BX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA 2.5-Inch Internal SSD: https://geni.us/Sj3iiXM ASRock Intel Arc B580 Steel Legend 12GB OC Graphics Card: https://geni.us/R9C37B Phanteks XT PRO ATX Mid Tower Case: https://geni.us/vB1AN9Y MSI MAG A650BN 650 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX Power Supply: https://geni.us/gtwt Check out our Channel Partners: Secretlab - Grab a TITAN Evo ergonomic gaming chair: https://lmg.gg/secretlabltt PIA - Get the VPN of our choice: https://www.piavpn.com/ltt dbrand - Buy a "Circuit" series skin for your device: https://dbrand.com/pcb ► SHOP LTT PRODUCTS: https://lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: https://lmg.gg/lttfloatplane ► DIVE DEEPER ON THE LTT LABS WEBSITE: https://lmg.gg/labs ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: https://lmg.gg/partners Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. Affiliate links powered in part by https://affilimate.com/ Linus Sebastian is an investor in Framework Computer, Inc and HexOS by Eshtek. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:21 CPU 2:14 Motherboard 2:50 Tools and CPU Install 4:16 Memory 5:30 CPU Cooler 7:15 Case 8:43 Storage 10:10 Power Supply 12:06 Graphics Card 13:30 Wiring 14:35 Gaming 18:23 Conclusion 19:52 Outro