These are the parts used in the current "budget" Gaming PC build at Tech Genius Jamaica.
Parts Cost: A little over 800USD (NOT including shipping)
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Graphics Card (GPU)
ASRock Challenger D Radeon RX 6650 XT 8GB
So far gets the job done no issues running any games. Fans can be a bit noisy at times no other issues.
Excellent gaming performance for the price. Can play any game at 1080p.
For demanding 1440p titles upgrade to a card with more than 8GB of VRAM.
Processor (CPU)
Intel® Core™ i3-12100F
Amazing processor for the price. Only issue is for more demanding tasks the 4 cores are not enough.
Would upgrade to at least 8 cores with integrated graphics if doing video editing or other workloads.
Memory (RAM)
TEAMGROUP T-Force Delta RGB DDR4 32GB (2x16GB) 3600MHz CL18
RAM works at advertised 3600Mhz with XMP profile. No issues. Great for multitasking.
Storage
SAMSUNG 970 EVO Plus SSD 1TB NVMe
Reliable SSD at a reasonable price.
Motherboard:
GIGABYTE B660M DS3H AX DDR4
Motherboard works fine was able to update to latest BIOS. Good amount of ports no issues.
If upgrading CPU would recommend a Z690 or Z790 motherboard instead for full features.
Power Supply
Corsair CX-M Series, CX650M
Good power supply no issues.
If planning to upgrade the GPU would look at a 750w to 1000w PSU for futureproofing.
Case/Cooling
Fractal Design Pop Mini Air RGB Black
Nice case. Decent airflow. Building was relatively simple.
Comes with 3 ARGB fans; the color can be controlled from a top button. Front USB C does require an extra adapter (about 10USD). Approved.
Please note if building a desktop computer, you will also need other components like a monitor, keyboard, mouse, and speakers/headphones.
These are much easier to acquire and less important for performance. It's crucial to strike a good balance of parts based on your budget and gaming requirements to achieve the best possible experience.
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