Images are for reference only. Refer to the linked store for actual product images.Already own usable AM4 or DDR4 parts? This Ryzen 5 5600 and RX 6600 list gives you an older-platform basket to compare before replacing everything. It starts with 16 GB of memory and a 1 TB SSD. If every part must be bought new, compare the complete AM5 alternative rather than assuming older stock costs less. Budget is a planning target, not a retailer quote. Image is an illustration.
Based on selected hardware and published requirements
Both recorded memory capacities meet the CS2 Windows minimum. Other requirements remain unchecked.
PULSE Radeon RX 6600 8GB is your selected graphics card. Its 8 GB memory is capacity, not a speed score.
These two checks use Valve’s Windows minimum requirements. They do not establish frame rate, preferred settings or support for another game.
Capacity references only · meeting these is not a performance score or full application approval.
| Recorded hardware | This build | Reference | Capacity check |
|---|---|---|---|
| System memory | 16 GB | 8 GBCS2 minimum RAM | Reference met |
| Dedicated video memory | 8 GB | 1 GBCS2 minimum video memory | Reference met |
This changes the comparison advice below. Valve’s minimum memory requirements stay the same.
For 1440p, compare CS2 tests at 2560 × 1440 with the same game version and preset. Check average frame rate and 1% lows against your monitor’s refresh rate.
Compare game tests and graphics requirementsCS2 official requirements ↗References checked: 2026-10-17
An older-platform alternative for a buyer comparing local offers or reusing AM4 hardware. Its appeal depends on the actual price difference against a newer complete platform.
The Ryzen 5 5600 and RX 6600 provide separate CPU and graphics components. This CPU choice requires a working graphics card for display output; the motherboard connectors do not replace it.
A 16 GB DDR4 kit and 1 TB SSD keep the initial capacity restrained. Check your applications and multitasking needs before retaining the smaller memory kit.
The B550M Pro4, Q300L and single-tower cooler form a micro-ATX air-cooled build. The A550BN must be evaluated against the exact selected card, not just a rough system wattage estimate.
If you already own compatible DDR4 or an AM4 board, calculate the savings explicitly. If buying every part new, compare the full basket with an AM5 starter before deciding that the older platform is better value.
Manufacturer documents, checked against the original parts list. These are not assembly or benchmark results.
Kingston KF432C16BBK2/16
16 GB total: two 8 GB modules. DDR4-3200 is an XMP profile; default SPD is DDR4-2400.
Build decision: Count this as 16 GB, not 32 GB. Establish a stable default boot before applying XMP.
Still to check: The exact board firmware, memory training and stability of the purchased kit remain untested.
Document review:ASRock B550M Pro4
M2_2 is limited to Gen3 x2 and shares lanes with SATA3_5_6. M2_1 has the wider CPU connection.
Build decision: Start with M2_1. Before adding a second M.2 drive, move any SATA drive using ports 5 or 6 to an available independent port.
Still to check: M2_1 link generation depends on the CPU; this check does not promise a measured SSD transfer rate.
Document review:Assassin X 120 Refined SE + MasterBox Q300L
148 mm heatsink; 159 mm case cooler limit: 11 mm nominal difference.
Build decision: Use the standard fan position as the starting layout. Do not spend the entire nominal margin by raising the fan.
Still to check: This compares published dimensions only; fan clips, memory interference, mounting kit and closed-panel clearance still need inspection.
Document review:This is an editorial parts-list explanation. The planning target is not a current retailer total, and this configuration has not been benchmarked by RigAtlas.