MID-RANGE BUILD
Our recommended build for playing the latest games
Z270-A Pro MSI $115
Despite the low price, the Z270-A Pro supports a single M.2 PCIe SSD, and memory with frequencies up to 3800 MT/s.
Core i5-7600K Intel $240
Only a five percent incremental increase in performance on Skylake, but if you haven’t upgraded in a while, now might be the time.
GTX 1070 8GB Dual Asus $405
Exceedingly powerful, this 1440p gaming GPU will keep your framerates high in all the latest AAA titles.
Kraken X31 NZXT $69
To get the most out of a good CPU you need a cooler to match. The Kraken X31 is powerful, quiet and great for overclocks.
Savage Black 16GB @2400 MHz CAS 12 HyperX $125
Thanks to insanely low timings, these two 8GB sticks of DDR4 are more than enough.
RMx 650W Corsair $100
Nothing like having a quality power supply. Get a decent cable kit for this one and you can easily spice up your rig.
850 EVO 250GB Samsung $92
Samsung retains its top spot on the SSD pile with the fantastically priced, very speedy 850 EVO. Still the best price/performance.
Caviar Blue 1TB 7200RPM Western Digital $50
SSDs are great, but they’re still far from cheap. This 1TB HDD will hold as many games as you can handle.
Carbide 270R Corsair $70
That sleek front panel coupled with a multitude of building features, including a PSU cover, makes this case a no-brainer.
Q2778VQE AOC $255
This entry-level 1440p monitor is perfect for those looking to upgrade from 1080p. It’s cheap and still looks sleek.
K70 LUX RGB Corsair $150
Available in red, brown or blue switches, with a USB passthrough and all the features we loved the original K70 for. Almost perfect.
Deathadder 2013 Razer $50
There’s not a huge range of price differences on the best mice, so stick with the best for your mid-range build too.