i7-7700 + RX 5500 XT Gaming PC Build | 8 Games Tested

In this video I build another budget gaming PC, this time based on the Intel i7-7700 paired with the AMD RX 5500 XT 8GB. This is a very interesting combo for budget gaming in 2026. The i7-7700 is still a capable CPU for esports and AAA titles, while the RX 5500 XT offers solid 1080p performance and the advantage of 8GB VRAM, which helps in newer games with heavier texture requirements. As usual, the first part of the video covers the full PC build process, cable management, and first boot. In the second half, I benchmark several popular games at 1440/1080p using MSI Afterburner overlays to monitor FPS, CPU/GPU usage, temperatures, and memory usage. 🔧 PC Specifications CPU: Intel Core i7-7700 GPU: AMD Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB Motherboard: ASUS H110M-K RAM: 16GB DDR4 2133MHz SSD: Samsung 500GB HDD: Toshiba 1TB PSU: Antec VP550P V2 550W Case: Antec NX500M 🎮 Games Tested (1080p) Counter-Strike 2 (CS2) The Witcher 3 PUBG Cyberpunk 2077 GTA 5 Online Assassin’s Creed Valhalla War Thunder Apex Legends ⏱️ Timeline 00:00 – Intro and PC Parts Overview 00:10– Motherboard, CPU & RAM Assembly 02:04 – PSU Installation 02:35 – SSD / HDD Installation 03:32 – Motherboard Installation 04:55 – RX 5500 XT Installation 06:03 – Finished Build Showcase and First Boot 06:56 – CS2 Benchmark 07:37 – The Witcher 3 Benchmark 08:28 – PUBG Benchmark 09:30 – Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark 10:25 – GTA 5 Online Benchmark 11:03 – Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Benchmark 12:05 – War Thunder Benchmark 12:57 – Apex Legends Benchmark Can the i7-7700 and RX 5500 XT still deliver a smooth 1440/1080p gaming experience in 2026? Watch the benchmarks and decide for yourself. 👍 If you enjoy budget gaming PC builds, used hardware, and real gaming benchmarks, consider subscribing for more content. 🔖 Hashtags #i77700 #RX5500XT #BudgetGamingPC #GamingPC #PCBuild #AMDGraphics #1080pGaming #GamingBenchmarks #CS2 #ApexLegends #PUBG #Cyberpunk2077 #GTAVOnline #AssassinsCreedValhalla #Witcher3 #WarThunder #MSIAfterburner #PCBuild2026 #BudgetPC #UsedPCBuild