What Are The Most Budget Gaming Builds

 

If you’re looking for the most budget-friendly gaming PC builds, here are a few solid options depending on your budget range. These builds focus on maximizing performance per dollar while ensuring future upgradability.

1- Ultra-Budget Build (~$300 - $400)

Best for: Light gaming (CS:GO, Valorant, Minecraft, Fortnite on low settings)

Parts List:

• CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G (integrated Radeon graphics) - $120
• Motherboard: B450M or A520M ($60 - $80)
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz ($40 - $50)
• Storage: 500GB NVMe SSD ($30 - $40)
• Power Supply: 450W 80+ Bronze ($35 - $45)
• Case: Basic budget case ($30 - $50)

🔹 Performance:
✅ 720p / 1080p esports gaming (~60-100 FPS in most titles)
✅ No dedicated GPU needed (but you can add one later)

 

 2-Entry-Level Budget Build (~$500 - $600)

Best for: 1080p gaming (GTA V, Apex Legends, Warzone on medium settings)

Parts List:

• CPU: Intel Core i3-12100F ($90) / Ryzen 5 5500 ($90)
• GPU: AMD RX 6600 ($180 - $200) or GTX 1660 Super ($150 - $170)
• Motherboard: B560M (Intel) / B450M (AMD) ($80)
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 3200MHz ($50)
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD ($50 - $60)
• Power Supply: 500W 80+ Bronze ($50)
• Case: Budget airflow case ($40 - $50)

🔹 Performance:
✅ 1080p gaming (60-120 FPS on medium-high settings)
✅ Good balance of price and performance

 

3-Mid-Budget Build (~$700 - $800)

Best for: 1080p & 1440p gaming (Cyberpunk 2077, Red Dead Redemption 2, Elden Ring)

Parts List:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-12400F ($150) / Ryzen 5 5600X ($150)
• GPU: NVIDIA RTX 3060 ($250 - $280) or AMD RX 6650 XT ($240)
• Motherboard: B660M (Intel) / B550M (AMD) ($100)
• RAM: 16GB DDR4 3600MHz ($50 - $60)
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD ($60 - $70)
• Power Supply: 600W 80+ Bronze ($60)
• Case: Mid-range airflow case ($50 - $70)

🔹 Performance:
✅ 1080p Ultra (~100-144 FPS)
✅ 1440p High (~60-90 FPS)

 

 4-Best Value Budget Build (~$1000)

Best for: High-refresh-rate 1440p & entry-level 4K gaming

Parts List:

• CPU: Intel Core i5-13400F ($200) / Ryzen 7 5700X ($190)
• GPU: RTX 4060 Ti ($350) or RX 6700 XT ($320)
• Motherboard: B760M (Intel) / B550M (AMD) ($120)
• RAM: 32GB DDR4 3600MHz ($90 - $100)
• Storage: 1TB NVMe SSD ($70 - $80)
• Power Supply: 650W 80+ Gold ($80 - $100)
• Case: Mid-range case with good cooling ($70 - $90)

🔹 Performance:
✅ 1440p High (~100 FPS)
✅ 4K Medium (~60 FPS)

 

 Additional Tips for Saving Money

1. Buy used GPUs – RTX 3060 Ti, GTX 1660 Super, or RX 6700 XT offer great deals second-hand.
2. Use stock coolers – AMD's Wraith coolers work well for budget builds.
3. Shop during sales – Black Friday, Prime Day, and Newegg sales can save you ~$100.
4. Check local marketplaces – Facebook Marketplace or Craigslist often have great PC parts at lower prices.

If you Have any questions Feel  free to ask me in the comments