BUDGET BUILD
Enjoy 1080p gaming without breaking the bank
B450-A Pro Max MSI $100
A healthy dose of ports and PCIe SSD support has this B450 at the heart of our budget build.
Ryzen 3 3300X AMD $120
AMD has packed its latest Zen 2 architecture into a speedy four-core package, and that’s great for gaming.
GeForce GTX 1650 Super Gigabyte $160
The GTX 1650 Super is much more than a rebrand of the GTX 1650, securing it the budget crown.
Wraith Stealth AMD Free with the CPU
Gone are the days when a stock cooler was little more than a bonus paperweight. AMD’s Wraith Stealth delivers.
Vengeance 8GB DDR4 (2x4GB) Corsair $51
The new norm for gaming is 16GB, but dual-channel 8GB memory is enough to get by for most.
CX Series CX550 Corsair $70
Corsair’s reputation for quality PSUs precedes them. You know you’re in safe hands here.
WD Blue SN550 500GB Western Digital $70
Just because it’s a budget SSD, doesn’t mean it has to be slow, as the WD SN550 proves with its speedy NVMe connectivity.
WD Blue 1TB 7200rpm Western Digital $43
You don’t necessarily need a HDD in 2020, but if you’re a virtual hoarder, this’ll give you loads of useful extra space.
Neos BitFenix $65
You’ll want to minimize how often you rebuild your PC, so make sure to give it a good home. This case’ll do nicely.
GW2280 BenQ $113
A 1080p60 VA monitor will see you through in style and, once you upgrade, will make a superb second monitor.
G213 Logitech $60
It may be a membrane switch board, but it’s stylish, and well-built. Sometimes that’s worth more than cheap clicky switches.
G102 Logitech $30
A classic shape delivered in a sleek shell, this mouse fits all hand sizes and grips. A solid option for the money.