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$532.74
$369.73(3 items not available)
CPU
$91.99
The CPU is an important part for all computers. A good CPU will increase global performance of the computer and also help running games.
Core i3-8350K [Intel]
Performance:61%
Performance/price:67
Frequency:4000 Mhz
Cores:4
Threads:4
Socket:Intel Socket 1151 (300 Series)
Core Name:Coffee Lake
Integrated Graphics:UHD Graphics 630
L3 Cache:8 Mb
Manufacturing Tech:14 nm
Model:BX80684I38350K
Shop:Newegg (Marketplace)
Rating:9.9/10 (617 ratings)
Release:10/05/17
GPU
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The GPU is a very important component for gamers. It is very important to have a good GPU if you want to be able to play recent games.
PNY GeForce GTX 1060 3GB GDDR5 PCI Express 3.0 x16 Video Card VCGGTX10603PB-SF [PNY] (GeForce GTX 1060 [NVIDIA])
Performance:25%
Memory:3072 MB GDDR5
Core Clock:1506 Mhz
DirectX:12
OpenGL:4.5
Power Connector 6 pin:1
Cooling:With Fan
Model:VCGGTX10603PB-SF
Shop:Newegg
Rating:5/10 (481 ratings)
Release:11/08/17
Motherboard
$110.31
The motherboard is the main component where all other components are plugged into. As soon as it's compatible with other parts, it is not necessary to get expensive motherboard.
Z370-A PRO [MSI]
Main Connecter:24 Pins
SATA 3 (6Gb/s):6 Ports
PCI Express 3 x16:1
PCI Express x1:4
Chipset:Intel Z370
Memory frequencies:2133, 2400, 2667, 2800, 3000, 3200, 3300, 3333, 3400, 3466, 3600, 3733, 3866, 4000
Model:Z370-A PRO
Shop:Newegg (Marketplace)
Rating:5.4/10 (307 ratings)
Release:02/05/23
Case
Not available
The case should be big enough to contain all parts. Take care that enough 3.5" and 2.5" slots are available for SSD/HDD.
Gamemax-BK [DIYPC]
Type:ATX Full Tower
Internal 3.5":4 Slots
Internal 2.5":5 Slots
External 5.25":1 Slots
120mm Fans:5
Motherboard compatibility:ATX, Micro ATX, Mini ITX
Model:Gamemax-BK
Shop:Newegg
Rating:5.8/10 (78 ratings)
Release:02/25/15
Power supply
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The case should be big enough to contain all parts. Take care that enough 3.5" and 2.5" slots are available for SSD/HDD.
Ram
$66.18
The ram store information while the computer is on. A 4-8GB capacity is enough for computers that does not run games, but for gaming 8GB is the minimum, 16GB recommended and with 32GB you will be good for multiple years without buying new ram.
Signature Line PSD416G21332 [Patriot]
Total Capacity:16 GB (1 * 16 GB)
Type:DDR4 2133
Voltage:1.2 V
Model:PSD416G21332
Shop:Amazon (Marketplace) #ad
Rating:5/10 (2 ratings)
Release:09/14/20
SSD
$199.99
$36.98 A SSD is a storage device that is now mandatory. If you ever used a computer with SSD, you can never go back to old HDD as SSD are a lot faster than HDD. It is recommended to store windows, apps and games on SSD.
SSD PLUS SDSSDA-480G-G26 [SanDisk]
Capacity:480 GB
Interface:Sata III
Max Sequential Read:535 MB/s
Max Sequential Write:445 MB/s
Memory Components:MLC
Model:SDSSDA-480G-G26
Shop:Amazon #ad
Rating:7.2/10 (251 ratings)
Release:12/07/22
HDD
$64.27
SSD are more expensive than HDD, so you still need HDD to store your pictures, movies, music and other files.
HUA723020ALA641 [Hitachi GST]
Capacity:2 TB
Rotation speed:7200 RPM
Cache:64 MB
Size:3.5"
Interface:Sata III
Model:HUA723020ALA641
Shop:Newegg (Marketplace)
Rating:7.8/10 (93 ratings)
Release:05/07/19
CPU Fan
Not available
If your CPU does not come with a fan, you should buy one. And if you plan to overclock (increase the base speed of your CPU), getting a better fan than the one might be included is recommended.
Shark 300 Shark 300 [COOLER MASTER]
Fan dimensions:120 x 120 x 120 mm
Heatsink dimensions:110 x 54.4 x 127.6 mm
Weight:360 g
Fan size:120 mm
Noise:28 dB(A)
Model:Shark 300
Shop:Newegg
Total
$532.74
$369.73(3 items not available)
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