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Budget Parts for a Killer Gaming PC
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items I've built a new budget gaming PC recently for my wife and so far everything runs flawlessly. If you want to save some money, and you're up for a slight challenge, this is the way to go. The hardest part for me was plugging in very small connectors a...
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My Personal Budget Build ~$1000
Max Performance & Min Cost ~$510
The Sweet Spot ~$800
My Personal Budget Build ~$1000
I did this for just under $1000 a few months ago. Some parts are cheaper on Amazon, but others are cheaper on the manufacturers website. I would check both. It was my first time building a PC, but I was surprised at how straightforward the process wa...
I chose the Ryzen 5 7600X because it offers impressive speed and multitasking for its price. It’s a great balance of performance and cost, perfect for this budget build.
AMD Ryzen™ 5 7600X Processor
This cooler caught my eye with its efficient cooling and budget-friendly price, plus the added ARGB gives it a nice touch of style without going overboard on cost.
Phantom Spirit 120 SE ARGB - Thermalright
I picked this motherboard because it supports the latest AM5 socket and has built-in Wi-Fi, offering all the features I needed while staying within budget.
MSI B650 GAMING PLUS Motherboard
I went with this RAM for its speed and reliability, plus the RGB adds a bit of flair. It’s a great fit for the build without being too expensive.
TEAMGROUP T-FORCE DELTA RGB DDR5 32GB
The 990 Pro was my choice for storage because of its blazing-fast speeds and 2TB capacity. It offers great value, ensuring quick load times and plenty of space.
990 PRO PCIe® 4.0 NVMe® SSD 2TB
This GPU delivers solid gaming performance at a reasonable price, making it a great choice for this budget build without sacrificing too much on graphics quality.
AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 Video Card
I picked this case because it has excellent airflow, plenty of space for all the components, and a sleek design—all at a price that’s hard to beat.
AIR 903 MAX Mid Tower Case
I went with this power supply for its efficiency and reliability. The fully modular design was a bonus, making the build cleaner and ensuring it fit the budget.
MAG A850GL Power Supply
Max Performance & Min Cost ~$510
Here is what I recommend for those on the strictest of budgets that want to get that are interested in doing their first PC build. You'll be able to play 99% of games with this setup guaranteed!
AMD makes a really good budget CPU for intro gaming PCs. This one is very popular and stable.
AMD Ryzen 5 3600 Processor
Hands down the best deal right now on Amazon for this setup. Great card at 1/3rd of the price!
XFX Radeon RX 580
I'd go with the ASRock B550M Pro4 because it delivers great compatibility and future-proofing with support for PCIe 4.0, all while fitting perfectly within the budget and providing essential features for a solid gaming experience.
ASRock B550M Pro4
The G.Skill Aegis 8 GB stick is the best choice for its reliability and affordability, offering just the right amount of memory to get started with gaming, with the option to upgrade later as needed.
G.SKILL Aegis D4 MEmory
Best SSD for the dollar! You really want SSD and at LEAST 500gb of space. Enough to build a fast PC and game with options to add more space later on.
TEAMGROUP GX2 512GB SSD
Just a simple beauty! Very elegant, nothing flashy or big. It's house all of the other parts perfectly in a tidy space.
Micro Form Factor Tower
Don't cheap out on the power supply no matter what. You might save a few measly dollars here, but you really don't want the bottom of the bin power supply! This is really important. Get this one or be weary.
MSI MAG Power Supply
A very popular budget brand CPU cooler. Not much else you can ask for.
Thermalright CPU Air Cooler
The Sweet Spot ~$800
Just use the strict budget build above but use these upgrade parts instead.
A VERY good Radeon card that pairs well with the AMD CPU.
6700XT Graphics Card
Up just a bit from the micro to fit a better motherboard.
Montech Mid Tower
This is one of AMD's most popular CPUs. It fits quite perfectly in this build.
AMD Ryzen 7 5800X CPU
A beautiful upgrade from the micro motherboard that fits comfortably in the price range.
AMD B450APROMAX Motherboard