MID-RANGE BUILD

Our recommended build for playing the latest games

B660M Mortar WiFi MSI $190

This MSI board delivers everything we need in a compact package and allows us to use much cheaper DDR4 memory.

Core i5 12400 Intel $192

Intel’s 11th Gen was at its best on a budget, and that’s why this six-core/12-thread processor is a great fit for this build.

GeForce RTX 3060 Ti Founders Ed. Nvidia $399

The RTX 3060 Ti is a little overkill, but we’re willing to make sacrifices elsewhere to make it work.

Laminar RM1 Intel Free with CPU

Intel bundles a redesigned CPU cooler with some 12th Gen processors. This little chip chiller will serve us well for a while

Ballistix 16GB DDR4 (2x8GB) Crucial $80

With plenty of capacity at 16GB, this unembellished memory has everything you need for gaming and more.

CX650M Corsair $108

The heart of your gaming PC is your PSU, and this 650W Corsair promises to keep your rig ticking nicely.

S70 1TB Addlink $44

Building on a budget doesn’t mean sacrificing speed—the Addlink S70 proves you can indeed have both.

WD Blue 1TB 7200rpm Western Digital $43

Just like in the budget build, this HDD isn’t strictly necessary, but for a pretty low price it’s nice to have plenty of extra space.

Eclipse P400S TG Phanteks $90

An ATX case is all you need for this build. We like this one because it’s simple, functional, and really nice to look at.

AOC G2590FX AOC $236

Everything a PC gamer could want: 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and it’s AMD FreeSync and Nvidia G-Sync compatible.

Alloy FPS HyperX $97

As the name suggests, this keyboard is built like an absolute tank, with a steel frame and Cherry MX switches.

Model OGlorious $75

Lightweight and responsive, the Model Ohas made a name for itself among streamers and pros thanks to its clever design.