MID-RANGE BUILD

Our recommended build for playing the latest games

B660M Mortar WiFi MSI $180

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

Core i5 12400 Intel $210

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 (included with CPU) Intel $0

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 $65

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

CX650M Corsair $70

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

A80 1TB Silicon Power $90

Silicon Power has delivered a high capacity, affordable SSD and has comes with some serious storage speed.

WD Blue 1TB 7200rpm Western Digital $46

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.

H7 NZXT $130

It’s very clever of NZXT to design such an easy PC case to build into, and make it look so gorgeous too.

S2722DGM Dell $270

With a snappy 165Hz refresh rate and a 1440p resolution, this Dell is an enviable blend of monitor performance and value.

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.

Blackshark V2 Razer $75

The Blackshark V2 offers up some killer audio quality to rival the greats. And at a reasonable price too.