The graphics card market is steep these days. So, we've been getting a lot of questions about how to build a gaming PC without even using a graphics card. Choices were limited before. You could use the integrated graphics of what was already available or AMD's previous generation APUs. Enter Ryzen's Ryzen 2200G and 2400G APUs with VEGA graphics. These two APUs give us a … [Read more...]
How to Build a Cheap AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Gaming PC With a $500 Budget
Want to build a cheap gaming PC for playing today's latest games? We highly recommend AMD's Ryzen 3 processor. This, along with an inexpensive B350 motherboard, allows for insane value at this price point. While this PC will play all of today's latest AAA titles, I'm focusing on today's most popular competitive and eSports games. Specifically, Overwatch, CS:GO, PUBG and … [Read more...]
2 Good Around $400 Gaming PCs vs Xbox One X and PS4 Pro in 2018
The Console Vs. PC discussion is a bit like religion. Everyone gets defensive, goes silent, or leaves offended. My aim in this post is certainly not to offend. Rather, I want to take a look at a $400 PC and compare it to what you get with the PS4 and Xbox One. The best way to approach that viewpoint is to do a comparison of the Xbox One and PS4 vs. a similarly priced gaming PC … [Read more...]
2 Good $500 to $600 Budget Gaming PC Builds for AMD and Intel 2018
Going cheap on a PC doesn't always work out. Trade-offs made when deciding on parts often lead to short-term gains that can adversely affect the longevity of your gaming rig. Fortunately, at the $500 to $600 price point, those trade-offs seem to taper off. This is especially true for those willing to dip into their precious GPU budget to ensure they have a CPU that won't … [Read more...]
Build a Good Intel i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 $1,000 Gaming PC for 2018
Wondering what parts you should use for your $1,000 budget? In this post, we'll take you through an AMD Ryzen 5 and an Intel 5 build that fall within this budget. We'll also include benchmarks, comparisons, and give you our thoughts on the parts we've chosen. A budget of $1,000 is plenty to make a gaming PC that will cover today's latest AAA titles in 1080p. Yes, that's even … [Read more...]