In this video, I cover how to build a budget gaming PC with a great upgrade path using parts from the deals found on the buildapcsales subreddit.
Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00
Unboxing Parts and Thoughts: 01:00
Build Start: 06:43
CPU: 08:24
CPU Cooler: 09:44
RAM: 13:04
Case: 14:26
IO Shield: 15:05
Additional Mobo standoff screws: 16:14
Mobo in Case: 16:55
Taking off back side panel of case: 18:46
Back side of case: 19:18
PSU: 19:48
Front panel connectors: 21:18
24 Pin Cable: 24:55
CPU Power cable: 25:28
SSD: 26:18
GPU: 27:36
Fans: 28:02
Powering on/testing RGB: 28:31
Conclusion: 30:45
Other Links:
Part 1 – How to Find the Best Deals on PC parts using the buildapcsales subreddit: How to Find the Best Deals on PC Parts | Budget Gaming in Mid-2019
How to install Windows and drivers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WXwMbmhCQuY
Budget Gaming PC vs PS4 vs Xbox One | Value Proposition, Upgrade Paths, FreeSync | Mid-2019: TBA
This build in PCPP: https://pcpartpicker.com/user/eddyscanlan/saved/zhcCLk
RGB XPG Spectrix D41: https://www.rakuten.com/shop/adata/product/AX4U300038G16-DT41/
All the links to the parts in this build:
Ryzen 2200G: https://express.google.com/u/0/product/AMD-Ryzen-3-2200G-Quad-Core-3-5-GHz-Desktop-Processor-2-MB/2417767008290093244_8080096825452306305_125181302
Gigabyte B450M DS3H: https://amzn.to/2UFrtfI
G.SKILL Aegis 16GB: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820232304
L5 LITE 3D: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?item=N82E16820331048
EVGA 450 BR: https://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA6ZP7X39706
Cougar MX330: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1404160-REG/cougar_mx330_mid_tower_gaming_computer.html
upHere RGB Fans: https://amzn.to/2Zbw3kk
UPS:
This wasn’t something I mentioned in the video, but having an uninterrupted power supply is useful for desktops, especially if you live in an area that loses power often. This is basically a big battery for your computer to run long enough that you can save your work and safely shut down.
Here’s a good option: https://amzn.to/2UlOkI5
Other Recommendations:
If you’re putting together a build and want some advice, the buildapc subreddit is very friendly. You can definitely post a link to your build on pcpartpicker and you will likely get some good feedback on how to improve your build
Buildapc subreddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/buildapc/
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