Intel Budget Gaming PC Build: Wrap Up
Today, our goal was to take a look at what we could put together for an Intel-based Budget Gaming PC Build that hit a price point of about $500-600. This should put the options and selections within the reach of most enthusiasts who are looking for a good blend of performance but a more bank account friendly bill. So take a look at a quick summary of our build here today and see what tickles your fancy.
Intel Budget Gaming PC Build: Summary
| Component | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i3-10100 | $122.00 ($124.99) |
| Motherboard | ASRock B460 Pro4 | $99.99 |
| CPU Cooler | Intel Thermal Solution | Free* |
| GPU | XFX RS XXX Edition Radeon RX 570 | $139.99 |
| RAM | G.Skill Ripjaws V Series 16GB (F4-3200C17D-16GVK) | $79.99 |
| Hard Drive | ADATA XPG SX8100 500GB (NVMe) | $76.66 |
| PSU | Seasonic S12III 550W | $56.99 ($54.99) |
| Case | Fractal Design Focus G | $49.99 |
| Total | $625.61 ($626.60) |
Intel Budget Gaming PC Build: Alternate Summary
| Component | Model | Price |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Intel Core i5-10400 | $182.00 ($176.99) |
| Motherboard | ASRock B460 PRO4 | $99.99 |
| CPU Cooler | Intel Thermal Solution | Free* |
| GPU | Intel Core i5-10400 | Free* |
| RAM | Patroit Viper 4 Series 16GB (PVR416G320C6K) | $67.99 |
| Hard Drive | ADATA XPG SX8100 500GB (NVMe) | $76.66 |
| PSU | Seasonic S12III 550W | $56.99 ($54.99) |
| Case | Fractal Design Focus G | $49.99 |
| Total | $533.62 ($526.61) |
At the end of the day, we feel that we are left with a couple of very capable machines and a number of different combinations that you could custom tailor to your budget in this ~$500-600 range. There are certainly other options for just about every component we have selected today. However, we feel you can’t go wrong with these items as basics, or at least jumping-off points, for your next Intel Budget Gaming PC build.
Final Points
That said, by all means, click through the provided links for each component, if you so choose, or take our suggestions and sit and wait for a minute. We’ll also get a cut if you use our links, but it won’t cost you any more than it would otherwise. You will notice that we have included both “normal retail/list prices” and actual prices at the time of this article when they differed as they do fluctuate over time (or whenever when of the DRAM manufacturers needs to have an “accidental fire).
Now, for those of you who are looking for something with far more power, don’t fret. We have a guide coming up for you next. So, if an Intel Budget Gaming system doesn’t tickle your fancy then stop back soon for our AMD High-End Gaming PC Build Guide: Summer 2020 article!
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