PC Parts Lists: Best Gaming Rigs

In this section we’ve created several parts lists that have already been double-checked for compatibility. They’re listed in ascending order of power (meaning the higher-quality PCs will be further down).

Keep in mind that the market is constantly changing, so price fluctuations may change which component is the best choice for your gaming setup at any given moment. Due to this we recommend at least checking current pricing on similar products to ensure you get the best build for your money.

Office Work PC: Core i3-12100 Build

This build features the new and incredibly powerful Core i3-12100. It’s affordable and equipped with Intel’s UHD 770 integrated graphics, meaning you won’t have to fork over any extra dough for a discrete graphics card. This capable 4-core processor will excel at everyday work and it’s great for gaming if you decide to add in a dedicated video card down the line.

This PC build won’t be able to run most games, but it will excel at basic word processing, emailing, and watching videos on the web on a budget.

AMD 1080p 60FPS Budget Gaming PC: RX 560/Ryzen 3 3100 Build

This gaming PC is designed with the lowest cost possible in mind, and should be able to get 60 frames per second on low settings in most games. If you’re on a really tight budget, and want to run games at 60FPS, this may be your best bet. Granted, nothing’s really cheap in the current state of the market.

Intel/Nvidia 1080p 60FPS Budget Gaming PC: GTX 1050 Ti/Core i3-10100F Build

If you’re looking for a budget 60FPS gaming PC but prefer Intel and Nvidia, this is the build you want. Currently the i3-10100F is about $70 cheaper than the Ryzen 3 3100, so this build is slightly more affordable. It will get 60FPS steadily in any game. Before you buy a CPU, check the standard 10100’s price; sometimes it’s cheaper than the 10100F, and it’s the exact same processor, but with integrated graphics.

1080p 144FPS Budget Gaming PC: RX 570/Ryzen 5 3600 Build

This gaming PC should be able to get 144 frames per second on most games on low settings, and as such is a great mid-range PC.

GTX 1650/i3-10100 Budget Build:

This was our Build of the Month for March 2021. It is very affordable, and can push 120 frames in almost any game. For steady 144FPS or running games at higher resolutions/settings, try a 1660 Ti or 1660 Super.

GTX 1660 Super | Ryzen 5 3600x Build:

This build should easily get 144FPS in most games at 1080p and 60FPS in 1440p.

1080p 240FPS High-end Gaming PC: RTX 3080 Ti/i7-11700K Build

This powerful rig packs more than enough punch to run any game at 240FPS at 1080p, and it’s also well-suited for QHD and 4K gaming.

The Ultimate Gaming PC (360+FPS): RTX 3090/i9-11900K Build

This build is one of the best rigs available. It will easily run any game at upwards of 360FPS, but its cost is proportional to its performance.

Keep in mind that this build is largely for fun, as it would not be economical to build. You could achieve 360FPS in most games with a cheaper rig.

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