In this build I set out to answer a super specific 2021 question: how do you make a $600 gaming PC that you can actually build during a GPU shortage? The twist is simple—there’s no discrete GPU at all. I used AMD’s Ryzen 5 5600G APU with Vega 7 integrated graphics, and I walk through every part choice, the pricing, and why each component makes sense for a workflow-first budget system that can still game. I break down the motherboard, RAM, storage, PSU, and case choices, then hit a classic Geek build montage, and wrap with real benchmarks so you know what you’re getting. The big takeaway: this system is awesome for light esports titles at 1080p (CS:GO, Valorant) and it can even handle some heavier games like Apex with settings turned down, but ultra-demanding shooters like Call of Duty are where it starts to fall apart unless you drop to 720p. My recommendation is simple—build this now, enjoy playable performance today, and upgrade to a real GPU later when prices aren’t insane.