Budget Intel build, upgrade friendly for gamers, or ready to use for the casual user who doesn't want to upgrade again for a long time.
The CPU alone is 400 Dollars: https://www.canadacomputers.com/product_info.php?cPath=4_65&item_id=251586
PC Specs:
Intel Core i5-14500 Desktop Processor 14 (6P+8E) Cores 24M Cache, up to 5GHz
Gigabyte B660m D3H Motherboard - modified for extra cooling
16 Gigs 3600mhz DDR4 Memory
512 Gig M.2 Solid State Drive
600W Thermaltake Power Supply
Azza Bastion 120 Mid Tower Case
200mm BitFenix fan for very quiet cooling
Windows 10 or 11 included
Computer is not yet assembled, parts are new in box still. Happy to discuss parts substitutions to help keep cost in line, or to expand the build.