September 24th, 2009
Build a high-performance gaming PC for under $650!
While hardcore gamers will always find a way to pay for that uber component for their gaming rig, I know that many of you out there want to get your hands on a great gaming system, but don’t have the dough to blow on your “dream” system. Well, if you’re one of those people, this post if for you!
The trick with building a high-performance gaming system on a budget is two-fold:
- First, you have to spot the fine line between “value for money” and “insanity” - it can be tricky!
- Secondly, you need to know where you can make compromises that have a marginal effect on performance.
OK, with that in mind, let’s start building a high-performance gaming PC for under $650!
Note: The price of this build includes only the hardware (no OS, no games) and doesn’t include the cost of peripherals such as keyboard, mouse and screen.
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Adrian is a technology journalist and author who has devoted over a decade to helping users get the most from technology. He also runs a popular blog called The PC Doctor. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations
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