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AMD BC-250: PC de jogos chip PS5 60 $

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The BC-250 is a repurposed PlayStation 5 APU originally designed for crypto-mining, now used by enthusiasts as a budget gaming PC. Though not exactly $60, boards typically sell for $70-$100 on eBay as of November 2025. It features a cut-down Zen 2 CPU with 6 cores and 12 threads, and an RDNA 2 GPU with 24 Compute Units (down from 36 in a full PS5).

The board includes 16 GB of unified GDDR6 memory shared between CPU and GPU, with no separate DDR4/DDR5 slots. I/O includes DisplayPort, USB 2.0/3.0, Ethernet, M.2 NVMe, and an 8-pin PCIe power header. Community testing shows it can run Cyberpunk 2077, GTA V, Counter-Strike 2, and Hitman 3 at playable framerates with BIOS tweaks, cooling mods, and memory reallocation.

Users must flash a custom BIOS to unlock settings and adjust VRAM allocation (e.g., forcing 512 MB for GPU). Cooling requires modifying the stock finstack to add 120 mm fans. Despite being server-grade hardware, it delivers entry-level modern GPU performance when tuned, appealing to DIY builders seeking ultra-low-cost gaming experimentation.