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My Cheap PC Build/Upgrades for Gaming, Streaming, and Video Editing
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items This personally-curated list features my cheap, cost-effective PC build and upgrades bought for it as of recently. Hopefully it gives ideas of what you can strive for without breaking the bank!
As a legal disclaimer, this list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
As a legal disclaimer, this list contains affiliate links. I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no extra cost to you.
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The Full Pre-Build PC
The Individual Pre-Built Parts
Upgrades
Software That I Use Content Creation
Accessories
The Full Pre-Build PC
This is the main PC pre-built build that I have.
I did not have the money or the expertise to buy parts and build my own PC, but I did get recommendations to the CLX site to get a pre-built for a relatively cheaper price than what my PC friends wanted me to go for and the cost of having one of them...
It took about a month or two for my PC to arrive, it said it was going to be about 50 lbs in a heavily protected package. Ever since, this PC has been nothing but good to me! I did order a $730 pre-built from this site, it did come without a graphics...
It took about a month or two for my PC to arrive, it said it was going to be about 50 lbs in a heavily protected package. Ever since, this PC has been nothing but good to me! I did order a $730 pre-built from this site, it did come without a graphics...
CLX Gaming: Best PC Builder for Custom & Prebuilt Gaming
The Individual Pre-Built Parts
Here is each part of my pre-built PC, all separate.
My pre-build's CPU processor.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600G 3.9 GHz 6-Core CPU Processor
My pre-build's motherboard.
ASRock A520M-HDV Micro ATX AM4 Motherboard
My pre-build's power supply.
GAMDIAS KRATOS M1 B 600 W 80+ Bronze Certified ATX
Upgrades
These are all the cheapest, affordable yet powerful upgrades I have bought so far for my PC.
This was one of my first couple of upgrades for my PC. This CPU cooler came with everything needed to install it, even it's own thermal paste (but I bought my own). It's worked really well at helping keep cooler temps in my PC so far, no issues with ...
Hyper 212 Black CPU Air Cooler
I needed an upgrade to my RAM since a lot of my games are very RAM intensive, this has boosted my performance a lot, especially when playing modded Minecraft or Project Zomboid. It matches the black and rainbow RBG of my PC and looks amazing lit up i...
G.SKILL Trident Z RGB DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3200MT/s
This graphics card has been god-send for my PC so far. Before I got this one, I had a 1050, which for most games is a generation below minimum requirements, most games ask for a 1070 to run. This card boosted my performance greatly and also helps me ...
RTX 2000 Ada Generation Graphics Card - NVIDIA
Software That I Use Content Creation
Software that I use for basic content creation!
OBS Studio is my personally favorite software to use for streaming and recording videos. It offers a wide variety of sources it can record (specific windows, game captures, video devices, etc.) and you can customize however you want it to look like d...
I've been personally using OBS since I've started doing content creation, its super simple to use and easy to customize. You can even get plugins to work to add more flavor to your streams or recordings.
I've been personally using OBS since I've started doing content creation, its super simple to use and easy to customize. You can even get plugins to work to add more flavor to your streams or recordings.
OBS Studio
DaVinci Resolve has two versions, one free and one paid, the only difference between the two is that the paid version gives you more video editing effects/overlays. I personally don't use a lot of effects or overlays in my video editing, so free is t...
DaVinci can be a bit intimidating upon first loading, but once I watched a couple tutorials and messed around with the software myself, it was easy to get the hang of and start making my own videos for YouTube.
DaVinci can be a bit intimidating upon first loading, but once I watched a couple tutorials and messed around with the software myself, it was easy to get the hang of and start making my own videos for YouTube.
DaVinci Resolve 20
Accessories
Here are the extra accessories for my PC set-up.
Astro A10 is by far the most amazing headset I've had so far, good sound quality and the mic is decent. The best thing about this brand is almost every part of the headset is replaceable. I have not had any part break, but had to replace a cord due t...
Overall, I really enjoy this headset. It's comfortable, breathable, and provides me with a great gaming experience.
Overall, I really enjoy this headset. It's comfortable, breathable, and provides me with a great gaming experience.
ASTRO A10 Gaming Headset (PCm Xbox, Playstation, Switch)
I've struggled a bit with getting better posture and preventing the effects of carpal tunnel, so I got these cute wrist rests for my set-up.
It's been a life-saver for my gaming experience. It's held up for quite a long time as well, there is no indents from where I rest my wrists for too long either.
It's been a life-saver for my gaming experience. It's held up for quite a long time as well, there is no indents from where I rest my wrists for too long either.
Create-ables Cloud Wrist Rest Keyboard Wrist Rest
I use an EMEET webcam for whenever I stream. I saw lots of reviews of how much better this webcam brand is compared to others and caved in to buy one. It has amazing video quality, but never use the mic on this thing!
EMEET Webcam
I'm an avid enjoyer of Fifine microphones as I've had plenty throughout my years of gaming. Currently, I have this K658 USB microphone and it's serving me very well.
It's an average condenser mic, it covers clearing up most background noises. I use with mic on Discord, so with Discord's voice settings I'm able to completely erase any and all background noise. On OBS, I have a few threshold gate filters to stop no...
It's also pretty clear on picking up voices as well, I don't feel like I have to shout to be heard through any settings/filters to clean up unwanted noises.
It's an average condenser mic, it covers clearing up most background noises. I use with mic on Discord, so with Discord's voice settings I'm able to completely erase any and all background noise. On OBS, I have a few threshold gate filters to stop no...
It's also pretty clear on picking up voices as well, I don't feel like I have to shout to be heard through any settings/filters to clean up unwanted noises.
FIFINE K658 USB Microphone
This is my first gaming chair purchase and is actually very comfortable! It has it's own vibrating pillow, pillow to rest your head on, and it's own foot rest!
GTPLAYER Gaming Chair
I've been using this desk-mounted microphone stand arm for years now! It's surprising solid and durable, it's held up for 3 years now. It works well with the multiple mics I've had throughout the years, even the Fifine microphone I have now!
InnoGear Desk Mounted Microphone Stand Arm
I've been using a REDDRAGON mouse for my PC to match the black and rainbow RGB aesthetics. It's held up pretty well and has extra buttons on the side that help me a lot when gaming!
REDRAGON Mouse
This keyboard has been my most favorite keyboard yet! I've purchased this since the last keyboard I had felt too compact, making me accidentally buttons I am not trying to press and because the keys were fading away.
I've had this keyboard for 2 years now, it's held up amazingly well. The keys have not faded and has not sustained any damage.
In the package, it also came with it's own key cap remover, making it super easy to clean it as well. The key caps are also easy to place back on after a thorough cleaning.
The clacking of the keyboard is also very satisfying as well, it's also another main reason on why I had bought this. It also matches my PC's aesthetics and has a lot of RBG options with cool effects too!
I've had this keyboard for 2 years now, it's held up amazingly well. The keys have not faded and has not sustained any damage.
In the package, it also came with it's own key cap remover, making it super easy to clean it as well. The key caps are also easy to place back on after a thorough cleaning.
The clacking of the keyboard is also very satisfying as well, it's also another main reason on why I had bought this. It also matches my PC's aesthetics and has a lot of RBG options with cool effects too!
RK ROYAL KLUDGE S108 Typewriter Keyboard