How much can you build a gaming computer?

system unit Even if you have $ 600 on hand and you plan to invest in the purchase of a new personal computer, then the whole situation looks pretty positive - I visited the store and bought the most good device. But this is not so simple: although the amount itself is not very small, but for top-end configurations, such capital is not suitable. It would be great if the budget would be three times as much. But do not despair, because you can squeeze the maximum benefit from any situation. For such money you can buy a good graphics card, not the worst processor and wonderful case, omitting other interesting details. This PC is suitable for both Counter-Strike Global Offensive, and for Dota 2. How much can you build a gaming computer? Armed with calculators and go!

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Central processor and cooling system

It is always accepted from the very heart of a stationary computer - processor. It is this component that is more responsible for system performance. You may think that the nuances of choosing a CPU( CPU) is a dark forest. Intel also has three classic series to choose from: i3, i5, i7.You may have often met some laptops with a sticker from Intel, on which the name of one of these processors was adorned. But there are other options you need to know about to understand how much you can build a gaming computer.

There are times when the following indexes occur in the name:

• K-type. In these processors, a free multiplier, which allows you to overclock the system in the future.
• S-type. These devices are designed to save electricity. This work is due to the fact that all processes inside the chip are conducted with lower frequencies. This is ideal for office space.
• T is also an energy-saving device with even lower frequencies. Such chips are used for file storage.
• P-processors. Such gadgets do not have a built-in GPU.

If you have on hand 500-700 dollars, then buying a device from the i5 series may seem like a good option, but do not rush. Now in the yard of 2017, and prices have risen so that it is better to give preference to more budget models that can provide the entire system with proper performance and not "eat" half of the budget. In doing so, you will have a really good gaming computer.

Why not put an eye on the Intel Core i3?Take the same i3-6100 Skylake( 3700 MHz, LGA1151, L3 3072 KB).Such an electronic companion will pull all the games to date, and for the next two years he will perfectly cope with his task.

Important! None of the overclocking is out of the question, since it will be necessary to search for a more expensive processor with a higher frequency.

Do not forget about cooling, because even such a processor will need it. Try to get acquainted with the model Deepcool Gammaxx 200T or something similar to it. It is this device will cost about 15 dollars, and the result - you will assemble a good gaming computer.

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Motherboard

In order to build a good gaming computer, you need a good motherboard. We require a socket 1151, and under it there are only a few chipsets. Top variants with huge functionality are not of interest to us, since such a functional will be redundant. Expensive boards are purchased for subsequent overclocking or mining tranches.

Let's take a look at a decent average level - H110.Progress never stands still, and the fact that the chip belongs to the budget does not deprive it of all the necessary connectors for a modern user. This motherboard is equipped with four USB inputs version 3.1, four SATA with a speed of 6 Gb / s and a remarkable PCI-E x16 version 3.0.

Important! Interesting for a good gaming computer model is the MSI H110M PRO-VD.This option has the best value for money. For the purchase will have to give somewhere 50 dollars.

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RAM( RAM)

Motherboard works with a frequency of 2133 MHz, we need to take advantage of this opportunity. It is necessary to pay attention not only to the values ​​of frequency, the choice of RAM should make the user familiar with timings. Low values ​​are a good indicator if you need to build a gaming computer.

Important! If you have two slats of 4 GB and one 8 GB, then choose the option that will cost less.

We recommend that you review the Kingston HX421C14FB / 8, which will satisfy the needs of any user. Did not find this bar? You can look at Hynix original or AMD, which also please users with their stable work. If you take in the estimate "Kingston", then you have to pay somewhere else $ 84.

No assembly of a powerful gaming computer can do without a video card. Let's look at some of the subtleties of choice.

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video card If you are a gamer, this should be your favorite item inside the system unit. Indeed, video cards are the most important component, as it is capable of calculating polygons, storing and processing textures, shadows, lights and other things that modern computer games are endowed with. We are sure that you came here just for this.

But what can the modern technology market please us? If on cleanliness, it is a lot of than. The best option to build a good, powerful gaming computer is the purchase of MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. This device will cost about 200 dollars.

Important! If the price does not greatly warm the soul, then there is always the opportunity to take a powerful vidyuhu from the hands of online ads. We recommend that you ask the vendor for time to test the device to be able to understand how good your gaming computer will be.

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Winchester

Money is spent more and more, so we can do without improvisation and go the beaten path. SSD we definitely will not be affordable, so give preference to the HDD for 1 TB, which is able to accommodate your entire collection of media files in the best quality.

Important! By itself, you may be a little of this volume, no one will stop you if you decide to take a 2 TB hard drive.

Remember that you can always watch movies and TV shows with the help of access to the Internet, and locally store only those things you value:

• Western Digital WD10EZEX is a great option, costing $ 50.
• If you also liked something from this series, then take a look at Black, Blue or Red, and Green can not even look.

Important! There are many analogues, but many users prefer the WD series, if a clear amount is indicated, for how much you can afford to build a gaming computer.

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power supply We turn on simple arithmetic and start to count: vidyuha will consume somewhere 100 watts, CPU too, 100, add RAM, motherboard, and hard drive, and in total we get somewhere 300-400 watts.

It's better to buy a BP with a margin, because then there will be more security. You can see FSP, Corsair or Zalman. Hardly they are equipped with the certificate of 80 Plus or other interesting things. But the same AeroCooll Kcas 500W has a certificate, and it works very quietly. This device will cost around $ 50.

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Enclosure for the

system unit What can be said about the quality of the case for the system unit?

• First you need to look at the materials of the manufacture. It is necessary to find high-quality steel and plastic, which will not irritate the creaks from the slightest touch.
• Quite good feature would be to find a very convenient arrangement of carriages for hard drives, optical drives and fasteners for PSU and motherboard.
• Well, last but not least, you should look around the box for the detection of USB connectors and internal cooling system.

For $ 30 you can buy Zalman ZM-T4 Black, which has all of the above functionality, and also looks beautiful

How much can you build a good gaming computer? The assembly itself will cost, as you can see, up to $ 500, if you do the whole procedure yourself. The computer is pretty smart for its price and is perfect for all modern games. Save and enjoy the quality. Good luck!