If you are new to the
world of assembling PCs or even have a little experience in it, you may face
some confusing things when trying to assemble a gaming PC with balanced pieces for games or graphics
and rendering, you may ask yourself, for example, what is the thing that needs
to spend more on? Or what components are compatible with each other?
Graphics card,
processor, motherboard. These are the three most important things in choosing
hardware parts for any computer, which must be taken care of when buying a
powerful and balanced gaming computer for all uses. Contribute to better
computer performance.
That is why we have made
a comprehensive and simplified guide on the most important parts needed in
assembling a powerful and balanced gaming computer, even for uses other than
gaming. And what are the basic requirements nowadays to assemble a gaming
computer on a budget or a medium, which is the category that most desires
modernization?
Criteria for selecting and assembling a gaming computer
Assembling and building
computer hardware from scratch is a matter that takes some effort and is a bit
expensive, for example if you want to assemble a powerful gaming computer of
average price and higher, you may need $ 800 or more, but if the budget is
limited, you may face various options to maintain your gaming experience
Powerful 1080hd and between powerful rendering capabilities and other uses in
the price category 450-750$.
However, you can focus on the basic elements
of the computer and spend the bulk on them and then spend the rest on the rest
of the other parts at a later time but here another problem will arise which is
how to choose computer parts that are compatible with each other.
There is a very cool and
important site for everyone who is assembling a computer, whether, for games or
other uses, this site is known as PCPartPicker and on this site, you can
build a virtual computer knowing which components are compatible with each
other, so take a look at this site to know exactly what kinds of ingredients do
you choose. Or you can try a PC Building Simulator that helps you put
together a computer and set your budget!
Part One: Choosing a graphics card
The
first component of a gaming computer, the most important of which is the
graphics card, there is the processor and the motherboard there as well, but
the graphics card is the first thing that must be looked at to run games, as it
is responsible for all the images and graphics that appear in front of you on
the screen, and this is of course very important in games. In addition to
supporting modern gaming technologies and supporting technologies such as artificial
intelligence
When
you decide to buy a new graphics card, you must pay attention to the accuracy,
and you have two options when it comes to the resolution, and this is related
to the monitor you have or you are trying to buy.
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First, you can buy a Full HD 1080p graphics card that can play the most
powerful games with 75FPS framerates and higher up to 122/240 frames
with the latest video games. And then you can buy a graphics card at an average
price according to the screen resolution you have, and this option will be more
money-saving, of course.
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Or if you are planning to buy a powerful 4K monitor or already own one, or
alternatively
There
are many GPU graphics cards available in the market from AMD or Nvidia, both of
which offer powerful cards for all categories, for example
Best mid-priced graphics cards
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Geforce GTX 1650 graphics card: It is a good start for medium games with a
resolution of HD 1080 and is suitable for all graphic computer work and
efficient management, but do not expect much from it in terms of high frames at
the highest gaming settings in heavy and famous games. It has a GTX 1650 SUPER
version and offers a little higher performance in games for additional fps
frames.
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Geforce GTX 1660TI graphics card: It is a more than great option for a
high-resolution 1080P gaming experience with a Super version that will get higher
and higher capabilities, and it is excellent for the middle class and higher.
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AMD RX 5600 XT and RX 5700 XT cards: are graphics cards directed to the middle
class and higher and are considered a strong competitor to their counterpart
from Nvidia and are located in the same price category from $ 300-400.
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The best modern graphics card for the middle class is the RTX 2060 with support
for ray tracing technology, artificial intelligence, and a mixture of modern
GeForce technologies and software suitable , at a price of
approximately $ 349, and you can rely on it for a long time without updating.
These
cards are considered excellent to choose with the assembly of a gaming computer for the middle class with a resolution of 1080HD with the ability to
play many games at a resolution of 4k at a rate of 60FPS frame rate.
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If you want to get a high professional experience for an upper-middle class of
gaming computers, you should go to the RTX category from Nvidia, whether the
2000th generation or the NVIDIA RTX 3000 generation cards, with stronger and
more professional support for in-game ray tracing technology with support for
artificial intelligence processors. These cards will make you get a
professional and more powerful experience with games on 4K display resolutions
with high frame rates, and they are the future now and the most expensive.
A note about used graphics cards
Some
recommendations may guide you to buy a used graphics card such as the RX 570 /
RX 580 or GTX 1050 and some other cards in this category at a cheap price.
Buying it is at your own risk and dependent on your experience in buying a used
computer and I do not recommend it at all in building or assembling a gaming
computer that will last with you for two years, for example. Wait a bit and buy
a new graphics card with a warranty, which is much better.
If
you find the names of the previous cards in a new box and sold in official
stores, then they will be at a very high price, equal to the GTX16 cards or the
AMD RX 5600 /XT cards, and they are not worth paying the money because they are
older generations compared to them. So invest in a newer powerful graphics card
if your computer is geared towards gaming.
Part 2: GPU Compatible Gaming Monitor
As
for the screen, you can’t sacrifice it to enjoy your computer’s graphic
capabilities and there are a lot of options available to you as well. If your
budget is limited, you can get a 1080p screen and a frequency rate of 60/75Hz,
which in fact provides a very good display for current generation games and
there is no huge tangible need to go to higher 4K resolution screens for the
average user.
If
your budget is a bit bigger, then you can consider 1440p and 4K monitors with a
frequency of 144Hz and higher, which are of course very powerful and provide
excellent display and fast performance in combat games, but they need a
powerful graphics card to work well.
Another
thing to consider when choosing a gaming monitor is the frame rate, which
ranges from 60 to 144 frames per second (FPS) for most screens and higher
depending on the capabilities of the computer, and of course, 60 FPS and higher
will be the best for a smooth and enjoyable gaming experience, and in, In fact,
there are 4K screens on the market that pump 60 frames per second, which will
certainly provide a very powerful gaming experience, but of course, it will be
the most expensive.
We
have already discussed in a previous topic in detail about the screens, which
one is most suitable for your use. If you want to go deeper in the field of
computers, you can see this article
Part 3: Processor
After
the graphics card comes to the role of the processor, and of course, it is one
of the most important parts of the computer, especially when it comes to games.
There are many manufacturers of very powerful and distinguished processors, the
most famous of which are Intel Core i9/10 and AMD Ryzen 3000/2000 processors,
whichever category of processor you will choose, it is important to focus on
good performance and compatibility with the rest of the computer components.
For example, if you choose a Ryzen 3000 processor, it is appropriate to choose
the X470, X570, B450, or B550 motherboard. If you choose AMD 4000 processors,
you have no choice but the latest B550 or X570 chip, which is suitable for this
generation.
If
you intend to get a powerful 4K graphics card, you will definitely need to get
a powerful processor as well, and here it should be noted that choosing a
processor that is not as powerful as the graphics card may hinder graphics
performance. In the category of powerful processors, we find AMD, which offers
excellent processors such as the budget Ryzen 2000 and the latest Ryzen 3000,
which provides excellent performance with games, there is also Intel, which
offers Intel 10th generation Core i3/5 processors at very economical prices.
Processor Recommendations:
You
can go with an Intel Core i5-10400f processor in a mid-range gaming assembly at
a price of 800-1000 dollars, or choose the best and highest AMD Ryzen 3600
processor in this category with 6 cores and 12 threads, or the cheaper Ryzen
3500X. These processors are suitable for broadcasting, gaming, and content
creation and can be seamlessly compatible with NVIDIA RTX 2070/2080/2080TI
cards.
If
you want to build a gaming assembly at a cheap price and great performance with
most games on a Full HD 1080 display resolution, you can choose the Intel core
i3-10100f processor with four cores and 8 threads, and it competes with the AMD
Ryzen 3100 processor, and they are the most used processors in a cheap gaming assembly
from 450-700$ It is an excellent choice for every beginner gamer. It can be
seamlessly compatible with GTX 16 or NVIDIA RTX 2060/2070 graphics cards
without frame loss.
If
you do not already have the budget to buy a graphics card + processor, you can
get an APU processor that contains an internal graphics card such as an AMD
RYzen 5 3400 processor that contains an internal graphics card RX Vega 11 to
run modern games with medium or low resolution with most computer games and you
get 45- 90 FPS frame rate.
Part 4: Motherboard
The
fourth part of the most important parts of the computer is the motherboard,
and, if you choose a graphics card and a powerful processor, then you will get
very excellent performance, even if you choose an economic and medium motherboard,
although choosing a strong board will enhance the performance of your device of
course, but that A powerful graphics card and processor may do this role with
an average motherboard.
Choosing
a motherboard to build a gaming computer is based on the port that is
compatible with the processor. For example, 10th generation Intel Core I
processors require a motherboard based on the LGA 1200 Socket, which includes
B460 chipsets, which are also expected to support 11th generation Intel Core I
processors. While AMD processors require to Choose a motherboard based on the
AM4 socket and the B450 or B550 chip.
The
difference between “Motherboard” motherboards with their different versions
from each company is to provide additional advantages with higher quality VRM
components for cooling and greater support for overclocking or not. It also
differs in the frequency of random memory, as some boards support up to
3600MHz, others stop at 2666MHz, and some support 2 or 4 RAM ports.
Some
motherboards support high-speed internal Wifi cards for gaming with support for
more PCIe ports and more diverse USB ports, and of course, some above-average
motherboards offer RGP lighting and easy software control. Each company has an
economic - medium - professional motherboard according to the budget and
requirements of each user.
You
can read some reviews or reviews of motherboards as well as other parts online
before considering your purchase and making sure they are compatible with your
processor.
Part 5: Storage cards and hard disks
One
of the main things is that you will get a SATA HDD for storing large data, but
it is not the best performance and speed in transferring and downloading files.
My company, SATA or Western Digital, provides a 1TB - 10TB hard disk at
excellent prices and you will definitely need it, but we will not talk about it
much.
And
most importantly, is it enough to only buy a hard disk (HDD) here in a gaming
computer group?
No,
it will not be enough, especially with the presence of SSD storage cards, SATA,
M.2 SSD, or SSD NVME PCI-E, which are very effective and fast in running
Windows and downloading game files and programs smoothly. Therefore, do not
miss out on buying an SSD card for a gaming or graphics computer.
If
the budget is limited, choose a SATA SSD card with spaces starting from 120GB –
1TB, or if you have an addition of an NVME SSD card, which is connected via a
dedicated PCIe port in modern motherboards, it provides 6 times faster
performance than a SATA SSD for sure. It is available in several sizes starting
from 120GB.
Part 6: RAM
I
could skip this part and tell you to buy any compatible DDR4 RAM for your
motherboard but there is a small note. When choosing AMD Ryzen processors, you
will need a higher frequency of 3200MHz RAM or higher to get the best
performance. While Intel Core I 9th/10th processors need a frequency of 2666mhz
to 3000mhz which is suitable for you.
Any
8GB of random memory will be the starting point when assembling an average
gaming computer, and the higher it is, the better. There are other versions of
the RAM, whether for gaming or versions with a higher frequency, and a
luxurious design with RGB lighting, which features differ according to the
desire of each person and the other. But there is not much difference in performance
if your budget is limited.
In
the markets, you will find RAM written next to at 1.65V and another 1.35V and
in general, the lowest volt is always a little better in performance as it
reduces the pressure on the memory controller in the processor with better
support for overclocking the RAM.
Part 7: Computer Case + Power Supply + Heatsink
There are several other important parts to consider as well when assembling a balanced and powerful gaming computer for all uses, and these are the processor cooler, storage, power supply, RAM, and the case.
As for the processor cooler, some central processors have a cooling system built into them, and in this case, you will not need an external cooler, but if your processor does not support that, in this case, you can use a fan-based cooler, which is better and cheaper, The Coolermaster Hyper 212, for example, costs about $40 or less.
The
computer case is one of the important parts as well, as it has an important
role in keeping the device cool through good airflow. The types and sizes of
the computer bag vary, however, you can get a good bag for only $ 100 or less,
and you can use an old bag if you have it.
As for buying a power supply: you should look at the consumption of the graphics card and its need for power, knowing that it is the most energy-consuming piece and may need a PSU power supply starting from 420 watts and higher - perhaps 500-600 watts, excellent for medium graphics cards with support for overclocking operations. Make sure your power supply is 80+BRONZE or 80+ GOLD version and with this certification of competence it will give you the necessary power and more with longer life.
Conclusion
These
were the most important parts to look at when it comes to building a solid and
balanced gaming PC, you have to make sure you focus on the major parts first
and then move on to the least important, so you can overlook the accessories
like mouse, keyboard, speakers as well as RGB lights, etc. As these things
won't be much use until you can put together a gaming PC on a budget that
offers good compatible and powerful components that you can build around and
buy more accessories later.