Best gaming PC build under $700 in 2024
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Best Gaming PC Under $700
Building the best gaming PC under $700 was not that long ago considered pointless, thankfully these days, $700 will happily get you a gaming PC more than capable of pumping out some significant framerates at 1080p and above. Is this the best Gaming PC build in the world? No, but then we’re running on a limited budget here, if you want something that can tackle the likes of 4K and beyond, we highly recommend checking out our Best Gaming PC under $2000 guide. That said, you could easily run any modern AAA game title today, at 60fps and beyond with this $700 gaming PC build.
As always, our goal with a build like this is to get you the best possible gaming experience we can, for just $700. Each component is carefully selected by our team of in-house experts, to maximize value and performance, while also ensuring that every part we pick is compatible with the rest of your system, making your build experience flawless. Speaking of, not a fan of the custom-build life? Perhaps just an off-the-shelf pre-built is what you’re after instead?
$700 gaming PC build of the month
This $700 is built to bring you the best possible performance at this price point. The I5-12400F may seem like an odd choice, but its 6 cores and 12 threads are plenty to offer very good gaming performance. Pair that with an RX 6600 for exemplary performance in 1080p, this combination also has the potential to game in 1440p on some less demanding titles. This is all thanks to AMD’s FSR, which renders games at lower resolutions and uses AI to upscale them. We chose to seat these components on the MSI PRO B760M-P, giving you all the connectivity you’ll ever need, along with PCIe Gen 5 storage and GPU compatibility. Our $700 gaming PC is probably the most future-proof PC you’ll find on the market.
Team Red or Team Blue?
So why Intel over AMD? Well honestly, there isn’t a huge amount of difference at this price point, at least, not at the moment anyway. Both AMD and Intel provide some seriously impressive budget options. Whether that’s the Intel Core i5-12400F featured in this build or the AMD Ryzen 5 5600X, you’ll be more than set. It is down to preference. If we’re honest, both platforms are great, AMD does slightly pip Intel on its generation of processors and motherboards, but mostly for PCIe 5.0 SSD support, which we’re still waiting for SSDs for in general.
One slight caveat to bear in mind when building an AMD system is that they do prefer higher-spec memory. AMD’s Infinity Fabric (the interconnecting data medium that transfers data between its cores on the CPU) loves higher-frequency memory. There is a cut-off on that however (where the Infinity Fabric disconnects from the memory controller) For 5th gen AMD Ryzen processors and DDR4 that’s 3733 MHz, and for 7th gen Ryzen and DDR5, it’s 6000 MHz. Also remember, if you do opt for an AMD CPU in this build, you have to change to an AMD-compatible motherboard.
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Our prebuilt gaming PC for under $700
ViprTech Rebel RTX 3060 Gaming PC
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
GPU
RTX 3060
RAM
16GB
Storage
512GB
ViprTech Rebel RTX 3060 Gaming PC
CPU
AMD Ryzen 5 2600
GPU
RTX 3060
RAM
16GB
Storage
512GB
For those without the experience of building a custom PC or the necessary time to do so, a prebuilt option could be the best way to go. Custom PC companies often bring the advantage of warranties. Not only that, but the manufacturers will fully test your system before sending it. That being said, we always recommend you build your own, but either way; here are our best-prebuilt recommendations.
It’s important to note that all new parts you buy come with warranties themselves, so if ever you receive a defective part, you can always get your money back.
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This $700 1080p Ultra Gaming PC is designed to play anything in its path. Let’s see what makes up the best gaming PC under $700.
Our $700 Custom Gaming PC Build
The $700 price point is that prime sweet spot with custom gaming PCs where you’ll begin to see some impressive performance at 1080p. Combining powerful multi-threaded CPUs and a reliable graphics card will provide you with an exceptional gaming experience. This is the best bang for the buck build by far.
Core i5-12400F
Cores:
6
Threads:
12
Base clock speed:
2.50 GHz
Boost clock speed:
4.40 GHz
TDP:
65 W
Core i5-12400F
Cores:
6
Threads:
12
Base clock speed:
2.50 GHz
Boost clock speed:
4.40 GHz
TDP:
65 W
The Core i5-12400F is a true beast of a CPU, packed with some of the best budget tech Intel can fit into a chip of this size. With six cores, 12 threads, and a beefy turbo clock speed topping out at 4.4 GHz, this Alder Lake chip will be more than enough to support your GPU through all the latest 1080p games. All of which makes it the best CPU for our $700 budget-busting build.
MSI PRO B760M-P
Form factor:
mATX
Power stages:
Unknown
PCIe Gen 5:
None
Memory speed:
DDR4 at 4800 MHz
MSI PRO B760M-P
Form factor:
mATX
Power stages:
Unknown
PCIe Gen 5:
None
Memory speed:
DDR4 at 4800 MHz
MSI’s PRO B760M-P is admittedly on the smaller side when it comes to motherboards. For one, it’s built on the Micro-ATX form factor, and you will be placing this into a full ATX tower. Also, the number of ports this motherboard has is somewhat limiting. With that being said, this is definitely the best motherboard for this build.
It’s another area we’d recommend upgrading in the future, or even splashing out a little extra for in the beginning, as the lack of rear I/O ports could limit you later down the line. Alternatively, you could grab a cheap USB hub instead, but bear in mind that this could back up your USB bandwidth and cause slowdowns.
So why pick it for our $700 custom PC Build? A combo of price, and on-board features, easily mitigates that lackluster rear I/O. With support for DDR4 up to 4800 MHz, and 2x M.2 PCIe 3.0 slots, slot in your hardware and you’ll see performance on par with boards 4–5 times as expensive.
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The $700 PC build does not require a CPU cooler as the Core i5-12400F comes with a stock cooler.
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz
Capacity
2X 8GB (16GB)
Frequency
DDR4 3200MHz
memory Timing
16-18-18-36
Corsair Vengeance LPX 16GB 3200MHz
Capacity
2X 8GB (16GB)
Frequency
DDR4 3200MHz
memory Timing
16-18-18-36
At this price, the CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 16 GB kit is just too good to pass up for our $700 custom PC build. With a frequency of 3200 MHz, and a CAS latency of 16, these sticks will sing through any application you can throw at them. We think this is the best RAM for the money right now.
16 GB of DDR4 is ideal if you’re just gaming at 1080p, however, it’s the one area we’d recommend upgrading later down the line. Fortunately, because the MSI B760M features 4x DIMMs, you could buy a second kit later on, and double your capacity.
MSI RX 6600 Mech 2X
Core Clock Speed
1626MHz base, 2491MHz boost, 2044MHz game
CUDA Cores
1792
Memory Size
8GB GDDR6
Dimensions
235mm x 125mm x 46mm (9.3" x 4.9" x 1.8")
PSU Required
132W
MSI RX 6600 Mech 2X
Core Clock Speed
1626MHz base, 2491MHz boost, 2044MHz game
CUDA Cores
1792
Memory Size
8GB GDDR6
Dimensions
235mm x 125mm x 46mm (9.3" x 4.9" x 1.8")
PSU Required
132W
The RX 6600 is a great choice of GPU to go for at this price range. Of course, neither the latest nor the greatest choice, but when it comes to a budget of under $700, there’s nothing quite like it for bang-for-the-buck performance. It is perfectly capable of running 1080p framerates across the board, and comes with great support from AMD through software updates. In that way, you can still get a great gaming experience out of this GPU, and now as it is an older choice you can extract a lot more value.
Crucial P3 500GB
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Read/Write Speed
Up to 3,500 MB/s / Up to 3,000 MB/s
Capacity
500GB
Crucial P3 500GB
Interface
PCIe 3.0 x4 NVMe
Read/Write Speed
Up to 3,500 MB/s / Up to 3,000 MB/s
Capacity
500GB
We bet you didn’t expect to find an NVMe SSD in the $700 gaming PC build, did you?
There are a variety of standards you can choose from. With generations of PCIe interfaces, sizes, and speeds there is a bit of variety. But even still the Crucial P3 500GB provides a great value choice providing you a fast boot and load times. Although the capacity might be a bit limiting you can expand on it further down the line when required. It’s not the best SSD in the world, but it’s a start.
CORSAIR 3000D AIRFLOW
Form Factor
ATX Mid Tower
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum GPU Length
360mm
Drive Bays
2x 2.5", 2x 3.5"
Dimensions
462 x 230 x 466
CORSAIR 3000D AIRFLOW
Form Factor
ATX Mid Tower
Motherboard Compatibility
ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX
Maximum GPU Length
360mm
Drive Bays
2x 2.5", 2x 3.5"
Dimensions
462 x 230 x 466
CORSAIR’s latest chassis, the 3000D, flew well under the radar when it first launched. But it’s without a doubt one of the best budget PC cases you can buy right now, even given the prestigious 4000D a run for its money. But with that being said, you can opt for the 4000D for a small additional cost.
It’s aesthetically pleasing, has good airflow all around, supports ATX motherboards, and fairly sizable GPUs, but doesn’t take up the entirety of your desk either.
This affordable PSU from EVGA comes with excellent levels of efficiency. If you don’t get a certified PSU you seriously run the risk of endangering the build and potentially your investment.
The EVGA 600-watt option it offers both excellent reliability and decent efficiency, with semi-modularity, and will run your system for years without issue.
Our $700 Custom Gaming PC Build
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What you get for your $700
The more you move down the price ladder, the more the value matters. You can’t just spend an extra $50 on a flashier memory kit, or $100 on a more potent cooling solution, what you’re looking for is the best bang for the buck for all of your hardware put together. Despite the budget limitations, we have managed to create the best custom PC build that we could for $700. One that’s easy to put together, performs at the highest levels at 1080p, and doesn’t break the bank in the process. Of course, compromises had to be made, but we’ve made sure that the impact on gaming wherever possible is minimal to non-existent.
One area we have had to compromise on is storage space, specifically with the SSD. Ideally, we recommend updating this later down the line. That being said, there is still plenty of room for your operating system and favorite games to get you started. This mid-level PC can not only handle the lat best games at 1080p with ease but on top of that, looks the part!
Despite that $700 price tag, you will get some awe-inspiring gaming performance from this gaming PC. This custom PC handles 1080p gaming in max settings with most titles. In our testing, we saw all of our game benchmarks, sit steadily above the 80 fps mark across the board. Admittedly some titles were below that average of course, Hogwarts Legacy, was one, along with CyberPunk.
The Intel Core i5-12400 isn’t the absolute monster that its 14th gen younger sibling is, but it is more than potent enough for this build, coming complete with six cores, and 12 threads. Its hyper-threading grunt makes it ideal for any workload, whether gaming or otherwise, you’ll be all set. Combine that with 960 GB of PCIe 3.0 Western Digital M.2 goodness, and this custom PC will be sailing.
As mentioned, the $700 custom gaming PC used to sit at the lower end of our mid-level builds but due to the current market, it has slipped further down. An important area for your consideration is the cost, as a gamer, you need to ensure that the PC meets your requirements. This gaming PC will perform at 1080p resolutions and despite what some may think, won’t be smashing 4K any time soon. You may want to think about our $800 PC and above for anything higher. It is worth noting that due to Amazon’s price fluctuations, the build price can sometimes change. We do our best to ensure we keep this build as close to $700 as possible, with regular updates.
Upgradability and Future-Proofing
Future upgrades will always be in the back of a PC builder’s mind. How easily upgradeable a PC is, thanks to our choice of components, this PC will be very easy to upgrade when the time comes. While making compromises to get this PC within that $700 target, we left room for future improvement. While these components may not be the newest releases, they still offer excellent gaming performance that will last you for years.
If you were to upgrade anything on this build it would be to a larger storage solution or a newer CPU. Remember, any upgrade will enhance performance but it will bring extra costs.
Overclocking on a $700 budget
Overclocking your PC can give you a free increase in performance. Boosting your clock speed or overclocking RAM has been shown to give you that little extra. Of course, when overclocking a CPU you bring about extra heat, so consider adding a CPU cooler to your basket to keep things chilled.
This $700 gaming PC features fast RAM but, unfortunately, RAM kits don’t come at these speeds out of the box, so you will need to overclock them in the BIOS. Luckily motherboard manufacturers have made the RAM overclocking process significantly easier to do in the BIOS.
How easy is it to build a $700 PC?
First-time builders should always consider how difficult it is to build a PC. Generally speaking, the PCs on the lower end of the budget spectrum tend to be easier to build as they contain fewer complex components. With this in mind, we carefully selected a beginner-friendly PC case that simplifies the whole process. The case is from a manufacturer you can trust and one that has building and cable management as a primary concern. The case does a good job of hiding cables with little fuss on your end, however, for those that wish to spend time on it, there is plenty of room to create something excellent.
Our recommended CPU comes with a stock cooler as standard. These stock coolers will handle your cooling efficiently and reliably. The stock coolers come with thermal paste pre-applied, saving you a job. That being said, we recommend you purchase some aftermarket thermal paste to replace it. Replacing the thermal paste will often bring better thermal performance and provide you with lower operating temps, you will need to replace it in future intervals.
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Upgrade options
The $700 PC build already has the power to deliver a 1080p gaming experience, topping at least 60FPS on ultra settings, however, this is a custom PC build. There’s always room to ascend to an even higher level of computing power by making a few tweaks to the component list. Below are what we consider to be the absolute best upgrade options for the current $700 PC build. The upgrades have been chosen based on their performance, price, aesthetics, and overclocking ability.
The $700 PC build already has the power to deliver a 1080p gaming experience, topping at least 60FPS on ultra settings, however, this is a custom PC build. There’s always room to ascend to an even higher level of computing power by making a few tweaks to the component list. Below are what we consider to be the absolute best upgrade options for the current $700 PC build. The upgrades have been chosen based on their performance, price, aesthetics, and overclocking ability.
Intel Core i5-14600K
Cores:
14 (6+8)
Threads:
20
P-Core Speed:
5.3GHz (boost) 3.5GHz (base)
E-Core Speed:
4.0GHz (boost) 2.6GHz (base)
DDR5 support:
Yes @ 5600MHz
TDP
125W base 253W PL1 & PL2
Intel Core i5-14600K
Cores:
14 (6+8)
Threads:
20
P-Core Speed:
5.3GHz (boost) 3.5GHz (base)
E-Core Speed:
4.0GHz (boost) 2.6GHz (base)
DDR5 support:
Yes @ 5600MHz
TDP
125W base 253W PL1 & PL2
Crucial MX500 2TB
Read/Write
560/510 MB/s sequential, 95K/90K random
Capacity
2TB
Interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
Crucial MX500 2TB
Read/Write
560/510 MB/s sequential, 95K/90K random
Capacity
2TB
Interface
SATA 6.0 Gb/s
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070
Base clock:
1,920 MHz
Boost clock:
2,475 MHz
Memory Size:
12 GB
Memory clock:
21 Gbps
TBP:
200W
Product Dimensions:
267 x 134 x 51 mm
ASUS Dual GeForce RTX 4070
Base clock:
1,920 MHz
Boost clock:
2,475 MHz
Memory Size:
12 GB
Memory clock:
21 Gbps
TBP:
200W
Product Dimensions:
267 x 134 x 51 mm
Operating System & Peripherals
If you’re buying the best $700 dollar gaming PC, you may already have a number of these things. However, we understand if you don’t, so we’ve written up this section in case you need anything within.
NOTE: These will raise the price of the build!
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Building Tips
Building your own PC isn’t that hard. All you need is the right information along with a comprehensive guide (both of which are easier to come by than ever before) and you should be able to successfully build your first PC without any worries.
We know the struggle that first-time builders have, this is why we’ve compiled a comprehensive list that covers exactly what newbie builders should avoid doing, along with a list of questions you might have when building a computer.
FAQs
How long will the $700 build last?
In terms of relevancy, it should last for about 3 – 5 years. In terms of physical longevity, we’ve seen PCs last well over 10 years if kept in good condition and built properly to begin with. We can’t guarantee that it will last that long, but we can guarantee it will play 1080p games with ease and serve you well for a few years to come.
Is a $700 PC worth it?
Yes absolutely, not too long ago, there was no argument for the $700 PC as we just weren’t seeing the value in a $700 rig. Now, thanks to the likes of the RX 6600, we can build an affordable, upgradable, budget gaming machine with ease.
Closing Thoughts
This was our in-depth guide to building the best gaming PC for under $700. If you have followed this guide closely, you can now enjoy your AAA games in high detail at 1080p. This gaming PC is more than capable of playing VR games and should provide you with some decent FPS numbers with limited graphics settings. Of course, at this price point, compromises have to be made. But you are getting a flexible, upgradable rig that should serve you well for the next few years to come.
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161 thoughts on “Best gaming PC build under $700 in 2024”
Are there any replacements for the MSI Gaming RADEON RX 580 8GB? The prices are much more expensive on Amazon currently.
What other motherboards do you recommend. I have the B450m pro4 however it’s giving me problems booting up all the time. Keeps booting to bios. Cannot figure it out. Not seeing memory.
can i just put the Corsair Hydro Series H60 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler with out the geforce 2060ti
do you need a Corsair Hydro Series H60 AIO Liquid CPU Cooler and a geforce rtx 2060 cus for me it rounded up about 914
Are the gtx 1650 super and the gigabyte b550m dash better options for this build?
I asked around on reddit and some people seemed to think, that this were a better option due to the “pcie 4.0 and future compatability” of the b550m and that some games would work better on the 1650 super. Is this the case?
Also: is there a cooler built into the caso or the system or do i have to get another one extra?
Thanks in advance,
John McLean
Hello, my name is David and I never had a gaming PC I am looking for a pc about 700 to $800 cad. Also, the CPU must be AMD Ryzen.
does the operating system come with this?
No, you will have to buy a operating system, you can buy some for 15 dollars on ebay or borrow a usb from a friend. If you want a brand new one buy it at Best Buy or amazon
I am using iBUYPOWER Desktop Gaming PC Computer and the machine is powerful enough to run games on a 1440P monitor right now, as well as serve as an entry-level 4K gaming system.
Can you recommend a Wifi card for the ASRock B450M Pro4?
Hello, I am wondering because the amazon link for the Thermaltake Smart RGB 500W sends me to another one which does not look similar to the on on this website, I am wondering if is the same or if it is just out of stock and if there are any replacements
What other motherboard would you recommend? On Amazon it just sold out and I would like to know another motherboard without causing any complications! I also would like to know if I could put a 3600x instead of the one you recommended! As got GPU can I use a 960? Or do I have to get a 1080 or 1660?
Any B450/X470/X570 will be a fine replacement for this PC build. If you plan on getting the 3600X, however, you might want to go for a mid-range board that offers a good VRM design. Maybe a budget X570 like the MSI Gaming Plus.
could you recommend more motherboard for this build? thanks
Hi Tony, we’ve changed some of the components for this build today. Have a look for hardware that is in stock!
is there an alternate PSU as its not available
Any bronze rated 500-600W PSU should be fine in this build.
is there a compatible motherboard with a display port
The GPU has a DisplayPort?
How are you supposed to figure out whether the monitor that you choose will work well with the PC you have? And could you recommend any cheaper monitors, say around $100 to $200 that will work well with this build?
Hi Donald, When choosing a good monitor to pair with your system, you need to consider what your system is capable of doing. This build will probably push 100FPS in AAA titles, but could squeeze 140+ FPS out of some lesser intensive esports titles. That being said, you could most certainly get away with a 144Hz monitor if you plan on playing CS:GO. Decide what you want, then make a decision on what monitor is best for you :]
I always liked the BenQ XL2411P as an esports monitor. Currently retails at under £200
Hey do you have any recommendations for a cheaper monitor? Im looking for one around $100.
Hi Sklar, stock isn’t great at the moment, but BenQ and Acer have some good budget monitors.
Hey, so right now as im writing this the case that is recommended is out of stock on amazon. Are there any other cases you would recommend. Im not going for aesthetics just practicality.
Hi Skylar, Check the build, we have updated it since your post!
Hi!
I have multiple questions:
1. Does the TP-Link Wifi-n PCIe Archer T4E fit?
2. I have issues ordering stuff from amazon, i’ll therefore order from another website. Is it certain that a bios version that is installed will work for the ryzen 5 3600? Does it even differ? I am worried that the seller I chose has bought them before the new versions were installed.
3. Instead of the XFX Radeeon RX590 I have the Powercolor Radeon Rx 590 Red Dragon. Are there any issues with that? Do I need a different power supply?
4. Would the be quiet! System Power B9 600W or the Corsair CX550 v2 550W work?
Thanks so much for this post and your help!
What would be some other case options, looking for one with great airflow that doesn’t get dusty easily/ easily cleaned (that fits this exact build).
Hi Steve, The NZXT H510 ticks all of these boxes, it is a great case for an affordable price. You can read our review here – https://www.wepc.com/reviews/nzxt-h510-review/
Hi, the power supply isn’t available in my country. Is there a good alternative?
Hi lea, a similar watt PSU from EVGA or Seasonic would also be a great option as these are both very reputable and reliable brands.
Would this power supply work for this build?
EVGA 600W 80 Plus Certified 100-W1-0600-K1 Power Supply, 600W
Hi Eric, that’ll be fine in this build.
Hi!
I was wondering about the ryzen 5 3600 compatibility with the motherboard. When I chose these two items on pcpartpicker.com I get this message: Some AMD B450 chipset motherboards may need a BIOS update prior to using Matisse CPUs. Upgrading the BIOS may require a different CPU that is supported by older BIOS revisions.
Since this is my first build I want to avoid having to update it. Will I have an issue?
The B450 Max motherboard in this build has been selected specifically for that reason. It does not require a BIOS update, as it is already compatible with Ryzen 3000 out the box.
Hey, im looking at this build and looks amazing. I was wondering how much Fps would it get on minecraft on 1080p?
Hi Darie, Minecraft is not a very demanding game. This Pc would easily exceed 100FPS in 1080p!
Can this PC build play any game or are there certain games which will not work with this pc build?
Most games will run on this PC if you tweak them graphically. If you want to play everything on high in 1440p, you’ll likely struggle with some titles.
Hi there,
I am brand new to PC building and I am looking into building one around summer time. I play COD Modern Warfare, Rocket League, Fortnite, Rainbow Six Siege, Sea Of Theives, Minecraft, and League of Legends. As well as Civilization 6. Would this build be able to handle all of those games at high settings? As far as graphics, FPS, and the other specs? I also do some very minor work with video editing with GoPro footage. Would this be able to handle that as well?
Hi Jonathan, You’ll be fine running those games in high settings. In COD – one of the most demanding in your list – you’ll be looking at around 80-120FPS in high settings. Everything else should be fine as well, including the video editing, thanks to the multi-threaded 3600 CPU from Ryzen!
Hi, I am thinking of making the current build (jan 2020) and want to add the Asus Wifi adapter PCI-e slot. My question is if this fits in the current build with the MSI B450 and the Radeon RX590 and how I could find this out before buying?
(had some bad experience before where it could just fit and the graphics card blocked the other slot)
Hi Robin, Great question. The RX590 will cover up 1 of the additional PCi-e slots. The second (lower) PCI-e slot will be available for the adapter.
I just checked in the office. It’s a little tight but fits OK.
I ordered the B450m Pro M2 V2
as opposed to the B450m Pro M2 Max, accidentally, is there a big enough difference to warrant cancelling the order?
Hi Aaron, thanks for the comment. Did you buy the 2600X CPU with your build? If you did then there is no need to worry. However, if you plan on upgrading to a 3rd-gen AMD CPU in the future or you have one in your basket, go for the max version, as there have been some BIOS issues.
could I use a 1660 ti for this build instead of the rx590
A 1660Ti would work fine.
I just built this last night and everything about this guide is awesome, except for one thing which is the WIFI adapter that’s recommended. It does not fit in its slot in the MOBO anymore with the Sapphire Radeon being too big and kind of taking up the room for the adapter plug in.
Hi im new to building PC and iv’e seen on in some videos that you need 8 major parts to build a PC but this list only shows 7 am i missing something?
You might be referring to a CPU cooler. The Ryzen CPU’s come with their own CPU cooler which work very efficiently.
Hi im very new to PC’s and i was wondering what Hz the PC runs at? also i was wondering i have a little extra money and i was wondering what i can upgrade to make the PC run faster?
Hi Tristan, You’re going to have to be a little bit more specific when you ask about Hz. If you’re referring to the CPU clock speed, then it runs at 3.6GHz but has a maximum turbo boost of 4.2GHz.
Depending on how much money you have leftover, the best way to increase the performance of this build would be with a better GPU. I would recommend a 1660Ti or something similar.
Does the CPU or cooler come with thermal paste?
Hi Justo,
Yes, the cooler comes with thermal paste already attached.
Is the case in this build compatible with Micro ATX Motherboards?
Hi Justo, thanks for the comment. Yes, this case supports Micro ATX mobos.
why would you drop 8gb to 6gb for video as an upgrade
Hi Bret, thanks for the comment.
GPU memory isn’t always as important as you may think. In this case, you see the upgrade is an RTX card. This upgrade will give you better overall performance across all gaming titles and it comes with the new ray-tracing technology.
You could go for an RTX 2070, which is 8gb but do note this comes with a steep price hike.
The MSI RTX 2070 – https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07J4VJX6/?tag=wepc-best-gaming-pc-under-700-20 would be my recommendation if you would prefer an 8gb upgrade option.
Why did you choose a micro-ATX MOBO if you have a mid tower ATX case? Do you have any photos of the build?
We don’t have any photography yet but videos and images are coming soon. I personally built this in the office and while ATX generally looks better, these components work well as a budget build.
Why are you using a mATX MOBO with a mid tower ATX case? Are there more pictures of this build?
Hi Carter, thanks for the comment. This is down to budget and won’t negatively affect this build in any way. If you feel you want to upgrade your motherboard at a later stage you then have the room to do so with this case.
Thank you for such wonderful post. Love the details – I bought this exact build and it’s my first build ever with some upgrades. Only situation I’m having with this build is, I added the suggested Wifi adapter Asus PCE-AC56 and due to how big the Sapphire Radeon Nitro+ RX 590 is it does not fit on the motherboard together. I tried with both the MSI ProSeries B450M PRO-VDH Plus M-ATX Motherboard suggested and also with the GIGABYTE B450 AORUS M and no luck. If someone is going to attempt the build + Wifi adapter, beware.
Hi Steven, glad to hear you have gone and built this! That is rather frustrating but the Nitro is one big card! This is going to be amended shortly once an appropriately priced replacement is found. Thanks for bringing this to our attention.
Yeah, exact same happened for me. I just waited over 20 days for the wifi adapter to send after being on backorder, so to get it and it not fit my motherboard was very frustrating. If you have a suggestion for a nice usb adapter let me know!
Hi Brian,
We hope this hasn’t caused too much inconvenience. Have you ever thought about going down the Wireless USB adapter route? They work well and obviously don’t require a PCI-e slot. Here’s one we would recommend.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07P5PRK7J/?tag=wepc-best-gaming-pc-under-700-20
I was wondering if this motherboard supported WiFi because I couldn’t find it online and thought that you guys would know.
unfortunately, Voltz, it does not. If you want us to find a suitable replacement with WIFI then we can certainly look into that for you. Please let us know.
your “Best Gaming PC Build Under $700 of 2019 (Ultra 1080p)” actually costs $799.99 on Amazon according to the link YOU provide… just saying.
Prices fluctuate regularly on Amazon. I will have a look at the build this morning and see if we can squeeze any more value out of it.
Would it be better to upgrade my current build or sell it and build a new one
Hi Mark, your current setup struggles to get good FPS with games I imagine? Most of your current build is dated so I would personally go for an entirely new build and maybe keep your case if its a good one. You can also keep hold of your storage and wifi adapter for the new build.
One other thing, I checked the price on Amazon and it comes out too 759 dollars.
I want to build a computer that I could record games and play games on good graphics without having to lag.
I currently have the iBUYPOWER AM720FX Gaming Desktop – AMD FX-4300 Quad Core 3.8GHz, 8GB DDR3 RAM, 1TB HDD, 24X DVD, NVIDIA GT 730 2GB, Wi-Fi USB Adapter, Windows 10 Home 64-
It’s rough, what do you suggest for me?
Hi Mark, are you asking how to upgrade your current build?
With the build, the prices fluctuate on a daily basis, keep checking the price to get the lowest price.
Hey, I wanted to ask if the 700 dollar computer needs glue?
Needs Glue? elaborate please, Mark.
Like, if I buy this computer or the 800 dollar one. Will I have to buy anything else to build it?
I was watching the building video and he was using some glue or something, idrk.
Hi Mark,
Ah I see. I think by Glue, you mean the thermal paste on the CPU?
With this particular CPU, no thermal paste is required. The CPU fan has a layer on it already. So be careful when unboxing it.
Hey there, nice build. Are there any cheaper alternatives to a monitor that you could recommend?
Hi Nathan, what are you looking to spend on the monitor?
Will this build support a GTX 1660 GPU? Instead of the RX 590?
It certainly will Matt!
Thanks for the guide! I was wondering if there were other options for the PC case, that aren’t as flashy/pricey, but still have the same amount of ports and stuff. I was hoping to push a little more budget towards a new monitor.
Hi Josh, you’re really going to struggle to get a case with the same amount of features for a great deal cheaper.
However, check out this one.
https://www.wepc.com/reviews/thermaltake-versa-h15-case-review/
Great article, though i would recommend changing the upgrade path section from the rtx 2060 to a vega 56, as the vega is faster AND cheaper.
Thanks for the comment Merlijnste!
We did consider the Vega 56 but ended on the 2060 as it’s futureproofed and comes with Ray-tracing.
What card are you currently running?
I don’t know if I misread or missed it completely – but does this list include an optical drive?
Hi Juan,
This build does not include an optical drive.
Mostly because most games & software can be purchased and downloaded directly through their sites now.
i saw the whole rig on amazon and it said $899.15 so im confused if this is the wrong list
I’ve just checked and the entire build comes to $719 right now, we create our builds with budgets in mind and try to keep them as close to our budget as possible.
What case i could that has 3 usb slots
Why do you need 3 USB slots on the case? the motherboard has plenty of USB ports
what other cases can you use for this build?
Hi Mac,
Theres a whole bunch of other cases to choose from, what is it you’re looking for?
AeroCool Cylon is a half decent case, as is the Fractal Design Focus G
I’m wanting to build my own computer mostly for gaming (I mainly want to run Soul Calibur on Steam, as well as a number of others as well: AoE, L4D, and a few others like them). I also want it to run well for everyday things for work.
Is this option the one I should go with for my needs?
Thanks!
Hi Shirley,
This computer will easily handle the above demands. You could probably get away with one of the cheaper builds if truth be told.
Why does this build have a Core i5-8400 instead of a Ryzen 5 2600?
Ryzen 5 2600 offers similar performance at a cheaper price.
Hi Michael,
As you can see, the build has been updated since your comment, let me know your thoughts on the new build.
Why wasn’t Ryzen 5 2600 recommended when it’s cheaper than Core i5-8400 and performed similarly?
Hi Michael,
Since your comment, we have totally revamped all the builds to incorporate the latest hardware offerings. Have a look and let us know what you think!
I used a build from a youtuber named Joey delgado. The $750 one. I am just in the 7th grade. Can you guys make a cheap gaming pc build?
Hi Jason,
That’s cool!
We have a few cheap gaming builds, how much are you looking to spend?
Can I use the Intel i5 4460 or should I get the i5 8400?
Hi Jaylon,
Check the new build recommendation, it’s much better than previous. I would not be choosing Intel at the moment especially now AMD have released Ryzen 3rd gen
Can I use a Intel i5 4460 instead? Since I already have this and it would save me $200.
Hi Jaylon,
The builds have been updated since your comment, have a look and let us know what you think!
Can I use a Intel i5 4460 instead? Since I already have it.
Hi Jaylon, The builds have been changed since your comment. You would not be able to use that CPU with this build.
built this pc for christmas but with the nzxt h500i case. really impressed with performance when the pc works but often the graphics card will stop working and i’ll lose signal to my monitor… any suggestions? it even completely shut off for the first time today and i have no clue why…
Hi Ian,
Have you got all the latest drivers and software updates installed? Is your BIOS up to date aswell?
Hi I love the article. This is my first time building and I havent ordered anything yet. I was wondering is this everything you need like I buy all the parts and im ready to go just need the tools or do I need to order cords and stuff like that. Sorry if this is confusing im confused too
Hi Cameron,
Everything for this build is included. You will need tools, a small PC toolkit is perfect for this job.
Hi, do I need an antistatic wrist band to build the pc or is it just a suggestion?
Hi Iwan,
The Antistatic wrist band is to be on the safe side. We always use bands when building PC’s as it’s one less thing to worry about :]
I’m new to building pcs could I get a gtx 1060 with this build, it comes with a fortnite skin.
Hi Jacy, thanks for the question. The build has been updated since your comment and we would advise the GPU featured in this build as it will outperform the GTX 1060 by a good 15%.
Very nice build, but is 8 gb or ram enough? Would It be smarter to get 16 gb for a system like this? I saw some benchmarks, and games like Battle Field 5 were using 9 gb with a similar spec system.
Hi Cesar, we have recently updated our page. This now features 16GB 3200MHz RAM, which is plenty!
Hey so I noticed that in the CPU system you have the picture of the CX 450M but in Amazon you have the 850M. So which one is it?
Hi Anastasia, thanks for the comment. We have updated this build a few times since your post. Please have a look through and let me know if you have any further questions!
Hi, I was wondering if you had any recommendations for an ATX motherboard (non micro ATX) that has more RAM slots and supports CPUs other than the 8000 series without jacking the price up much more. Thanks.
I noticed that in the PSU system in your picture you have the CX 450M and in Amazon you have the 850M. Which one is it?
hey does this build come with all the screws and cables new to all this so just wondering?
Hi Corey. The case will have your screws and a few case cables. The PSU will come with all your power cables needed!. Hope this helps.
Well i dont know what i did wrong but for me its 730 dollars without counting the HDD-s price couse my current ones fine. What did i mess up?
Hi Bárány, thanks for the comment. We have recently updated the build so please take a look and let me know if you have any further questions.
Can I use
CORSAIR Vengeance LPX 8GB (2x4GB) DDR4 DRAM 3000MHz C15 Memory Kit to replace the Crucial 8gb DDR4 RAM.
Hi Surya. Replacing that RAM with the other model is perfectly fine as they will both fit into this motherboard.
Is it better to buy a prebuilt pc or build one right now ?
Depends on your price range. If you were to pre-build it, it will not cost as much. But on the same note, it may really only save you $50 or way more depending on the pc you have in mind. But I’m not a Harvard student or a computer genius, just speaking from experience.
If you’re talking about getting maximum value for your money, then building your own is definitely the way to go.
Intel Core i5-8400
Asrock B360M-HDV 8th Gen DDR4 Motherboard
GeIL DDR4 2400MHz 8GB RAM
GTX 1060 6 GB
Toshiba 1TB SATA
Casing Bitfenix Nova TG
Power Supply Antec VP450P
Would you recommend it?
And what kind of performance I can expect from the system?
I’ll add a SSD later
Hi sharif, that was not a bad build for the time. Did you decide to build it??
I wanted to know if you really need the HDD since the SSD is already included? Can you explain why both are listed? Thank you!
They used a small capacity ssd for the os and the hdd is for the games… This is probably the best way possible at this price point because this way you have a computer that boots up blazing fast but also has more than enough storage for your games…you could go with a 500gb ssd and get rid of the hdd if you don’t use that much storage anyway
A 500GB SSD when you wrote this would of put the build well over budget. The hybrid storage solution is a good mix of performance and value.
The SSD is required for your O/S and primary games. It will fill up fairly quickly so a cheaper, larger backup storage is needed to accommodate the rest of your library.
Hey, thanks for the help, i was just wondering how long all these parts will last? A lot of parts only last a year and then you have to replace them again!
They should last for at least three more years if not more so dont worry… By then you will probably have enough money to buy a new GPU
Every build we recommend has longevity in mind. We try to incorporate the latest hardware so that you aren’t upgrading after a year of usage.
intel core i5-8500 3.0-4.10GHz
MSI H310 GamingPlus
MSi GTX1060 gamingX 3GB GDDR5
Kingston HyperX fury 8GB single 4200MHz
1TB Seagate
Cooler Master MWE600W
is it possible to play in ultra with the minimum 60fps at 1080p this are the games i wanted to play
PUBG
Ghost recon wildlands
sniper ghost warrior3
thank you so much..
Hello, Rey Tan! That’s a strong build! 60FPS at ultra preset on those games is easy. 🙂
can I build this with two of the ram cards instead? thanks!
Hello there, anne! Yes, definitely! This motherboard can even support up to 32GB of RAM. Moreover, 16GB is slowly becoming the new sweet spot these days anyway 🙂
I also noticed a ram that is significantly cheaper I’m wondering if there was a draw back to it due to price drop but both seemed the same https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01BIWK9OK/ref=psdcmw_677244011_t3_B01BIWLFGQ#?tag=wepc-best-gaming-pc-under-700-20
Hey maclean, I see no problems with that RAM. In fact, that’s even better, and considering it’s price drop, I’d say get it now while it’s still cheap 🙂
hi there I was looking at different potential CPUs and saw one on amazon I was wondering if its comparable to put in the ryzen 5 1500x ?
Hi maclean! How are you? This motherboard is compatible with Ryzen AM4 chips so you shouldn’t have problems with it 🙂 Fire away!
yeah would that be a significant upgrade over the 1300x and the 1600 you mentioned as a potential upgrade?
If there’s a specific reason why you asked about the 1500x, it’s your call. But if it were me, I’d go and get 1600, which is what I specifically indicated as a potential upgrade. The 1500x may be faster when it comes to handling games that don’t really need additional cores but the added cores of the 1600 is definitely going to show better performance overall, and even handles multi-threaded games more efficiently than the 1500x. In fact, on paper, it should be the same as 1700x with 2 cores turned off 🙂 Considering they have the same price, the 1600 is going to be the best upgrade you’d make if you’re torn between 1500x and the 1600.
Could I just use the fan that comes with the case instead of the $200 one that you suggested to buy? Thanks
what other cases can you use for this build?
hi I was wondering if I needed a video card as well?
Hi, mclean! This already has a GTX 1060 graphics card so you’re good to go.
What can i upgrade to stream bettert
Hi luis, you’ll definitely be going to need more threads. An upgrade to a Ryzen 5 1600 (Ryzen 5 1400 minimum) will definitely do wonders. Also, get another 8GB if you want to play the latest titles.
I made a $750 gaming pc. I used the building products from a youtuber named Joey delgado. I am rocking a asus 4k 28″ monitor. What should I upgrade.
I watched the youtuber as well and built a better one for the same price… Go with another 8 gb stick of ram and try to get another fan at the back to improve cooling to give you more headroom for future upgrades… To make your build cheaper spread the purchases over different sellers not just amazon…. And don’t forget the venom bobblehead
Hey should I only buy 2 extra fans as the cpu cooler seems to be to big and can’t fit the fans in on the top of the case
Change the cpu to a ryzen 5 2600 it has 2 extra cores which should be more than enought to stream while playing
Wow, brilliant. I like the way you organize your posts. Very simple, easy to read and each section breakdown just adds more useful information concerning the build.
Thanks, Paul,
very kind of you to say so!