Budget Gaming PC

JayWuk · 6 Apr 2021 at 20:59

I'm looking to build my kid a budget gaming PC, mostly used to play Sims 4/Fortnite etc as well as school work but I'm a bit out of touch with hardware :rolleyes:

I have a few parts already (monitor/case/psu) - can anyone recommend some decent motherboard/cpu combos (preferably with onboard graphics to start off with)?

Thanks

mickyflinn · 6 Apr 2021 at 21:49

Amd intergrated graphics are much better than intel but you would be hard pressed to find zny available cpu's.

That leaves intel 4 core or 6 core cpu, do you have a budget in mind.

11400, B560 motherboard and 16gb of 3200mhz ram would be a good option.

JayWuk · 6 Apr 2021 at 22:13

Thanks. No not really, I just want to spend the minimum for their needs really.

mickyflinn · 6 Apr 2021 at 22:49

JayWuk said:
Thanks. No not really, I just want to spend the minimum for their needs really.

The cheapest way is a 10100 Cpu, h410 motherboard and 16gb of 3000mhz ram.

You should be able to play at 720p and 1080p at 30 fps.

JayWuk · 6 Apr 2021 at 23:04

Great, thanks mickyflinn - will have a look at the first option you suggested.

mickyflinn · 6 Apr 2021 at 23:21

JayWuk said:
Great, thanks mickyflinn - will have a look at the first option you suggested.

Definately a better option a 6 core cpu with better graphics, then drop in a better gpu when needed.

I would sugest you get a ssd hard drive if not already will make loading much faster.

Angelwolf · 8 Apr 2021 at 12:55

Whilst I wouldn't outright say it's amazing, this bundle would probably suffice. And for a low cost, too.
It would work for those two games but you'd want something better for later releases.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x "Ranger RB32" AMD Ryzen 3 3200G APU Gaming Bundle w/ Radeon Vega 8 Graphics = £258.98
- Memory:Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-21600C18 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey

Total: £269.48 (includes shipping: £10.50)

mickyflinn · 8 Apr 2021 at 15:36

Angelwolf said:
Whilst I wouldn't outright say it's amazing, this bundle would probably suffice. And for a low cost, too.
It would work for those two games but you'd want something better for later releases.

My basket at Overclockers UK:

1 x "Ranger RB32" AMD Ryzen 3 3200G APU Gaming Bundle w/ Radeon Vega 8 Graphics = £258.98

Memory:Team Group Vulcan Z T-Force 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 PC4-21600C18 2666MHz Dual Channel Kit - Grey

Total: £269.48 (includes shipping: £10.50)

Good choice but i doubt they have any 3200g in stock.

Angelwolf · 8 Apr 2021 at 15:48

mickyflinn said:
Good choice but i doubt they have any 3200g in stock.

You could well be right!

I've never purchased an OCUK bundle but I figured if the 'Add to Basket' button was there, then the bits would be available.
I notice that with the 16GB Vulcan RAM it gives a message saying 'Out of stock' but if you switch it to the Corsair RAM instead it changes to 'All options in stock'.

Whether that includes the CPU is anyone's guess

Danny75 · 8 Apr 2021 at 20:19

This is Fortnite with Intel UHD 750 (which you can find on 11500 upwards as long as there's no F in the name):

Looks quite playable at 1080p.

Copied the video time for Fortnite but apparently it doesn't work when embedded here. You'll find it at 5:00.