We built a Custom Gaming PC build for our customer that met his budget needs while also meeting the system requirements for the games he wanted to play. It also allows him to upgrade in the future may the funds become available to him.
Basic Info on his Custom Gaming PC Build
This Custom Gaming PC build is designed to deliver high performance on all of today’s most popular games without being complicated to build or costing too much. It will run well at high settings on 1080p or higher when playing Valorant, Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, Rainbow Six Siege, Apex Legends, PUBG, and more.
CPU and Cooler
At this budget, we’re running the Intel Rocket Lake-S Core i5-12400. The 12400 features 6 cores and will perform exceptionally well with all your gaming needs. For better cooling, we’ve included the Thermalright Peerless Assassin.
Motherboard
We’re using a parametric filter to constantly select the best-priced motherboard while meeting selected criteria. In this case, we are filtering for B660 chipsets and up to 4 DDR4 DIMM slots for future expansion. The compatibility engine will filter out anything not compatible with the build. The motherboards are also capable of using the CPU’s integrated GPU, in case you need to RMA your GPU or are waiting for a sale or upgrade.
Memory
We are filtering for a 2x8GB kit of DDR4 RAM with a speed of at least DDR4-3200 and a CAS latency of 16 or lower.
Storage
With Solid State Drives (SSDs) the PC will boot, open programs, and load games considerably faster than mechanical drives. Since storage needs may differ, adjust the capacity as needed. We recommend at least 500 GB of SSD storage. 1TB typically provides the most optimal storage capacity for the price. We use parametric filters to incorporate an NVME SSD with at least 960GB of space.
GPU
The AMD Radeon RX 6700 XT will let you play all modern games at high settings with smooth fps. To keep the noise and temperatures down, the filter requires a minimum length to avoid “mini” versions of the card, which prioritize fitting into small builds, such as an ITX case. It also requires a minimum number of 2 fans to avoid “blower” style cards, which usually do not cool the card as well.
Case
All of our components are housed in the Corsair 4000D Airflow. This case features a black design with a tempered glass side panel and meshed front panel. It includes two front panel USB 3 ports, one USB Type-C port, a PSU shroud, and a number of cable management holes and tie-offs to help your build look cleaner. It can also comfortably fit full-sized video cards and large CPU coolers.
PSU
We’re using a parametric selection of well-reviewed units, all of which are 80+ Bronze certified or above and can provide plenty of power for this build. Note that because there are issues with PSU availability right now, some non-modular PSUs have been added to the build to help you get the parts you need. These are still high-quality PSUs.
