In 2015 we’ve explored building your own compact, budget 1080p gaming PC. Now it’s time to lower the difficulty and ramp up the power with a new DIY $750 build, a quiet gaming system that finds Nvidia and AMD joining forces to deliver an awesome balance between performance and price. What kind of performance? 1080p/60fps gaming with high to ultra quality graphics settings.
Don’t let the approximate price tag mislead you; high quality 1080p gaming is more affordable than you’ve been led to believe. I’ve built this system personally and it’s a surprisingly quiet PC — even when overclocked — and it boasts some features that propel it beyond a mere budget build. Features like a roomy 2TB hard drive and 120GB SSD. Features like a snappy 8-core AMD CPU and aftermarket CPU cooler from Cooler Master. I’ve also selected what I consider the absolute best GTX 960 graphics card available, and a motherboard that packs cool features alongside a user-friendly interface.
Research and compatibility knowledge are often the most challenging obstacles to building your own PC, but with my Forbes builds you can scratch those concerns off your list. And because I physically assembled and tested this build, I’ll also give you insights into its noise and temperature levels as well as real-world gaming benchmarks. You can be assured that the results I’m publishing are the exact results you’ll get should you decide to take the plunge.
Let’s begin!
Case: Corsair Carbide 200R ($60)
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