System unit gaming inexpensive: description, tips for choosing

This article will give recommendations on how to choose or how to assemble an inexpensive gaming system unit . A lot of computing platforms, an impressive list of models of central processors, graphics adapters and other components make this task difficult today. But armed with the recommendations set forth in the framework of this material, it will be possible to easily and simply choose exactly the PC configuration that will suit you.

Platform selection

The first step is how to choose a gaming system unit, which consists in choosing a processor socket. It is pushing from this choice, and it will be necessary to select the steel components of the computer. Now 4 sockets are relevant:

• FM2 +.
• AM3 +.
• LGA2011-3 .
• LGA1151.

The first processor socket FM2 + is aimed at the niche of budget, office and multimedia systems. As a basis for a gaming computer, it is completely impractical to consider it. Socket AM3 + is much better suited for these purposes. But the processors of this platform were last updated in 2012. During this time, they managed to become seriously obsolete. As a result, such chips are not quite suitable for the implementation of a gaming PC. The processor socket LGA 2011-3 offers only high-performance processors that are suitable for expensive and high-performance computers. As a result, an affordable and productive computer platform with modern hardware can be assembled only on the basis of LGA1151. It is on this socket that it is recommended for today to opt for the potential owner of a new gaming system unit.

We select the model of the central processor

Immediately two important requirements should correspond to such a system unit: its price should be as low as possible, but its speed should be at an acceptable level and it should allow all modern toys to be launched. And in the latter case, it is necessary to add that the parameters of the displayed image should be as good as possible. Processors of the Core i3 family have the minimum technical specifications and a similar level of performance in the context of the gaming platform . It is on their basis that you need to organize entry-level gaming PCs. In this case, the processors 6100, 6300 and 6320 have similar specifications. But at the same time, the cost of the first of them is much lower and it is on its basis that it will be most correct to assemble such a computing system. If the budget allows, then you can take a more expensive modification of the chip, due to this increase the speed of the computer.

Motherboard

The inexpensive gaming system unit should be based on an inexpensive, but at the same time, sufficiently functional motherboard. Of course, within the framework of the LGA1151 socket , Intel offered many different sets of system logic, both in price and in functionality. The most affordable among them is H110. Its capabilities are quite enough to create an entry-level gaming system. It has two slots for installing RAM (that is, even 16 GB of RAM can be placed on it) and also has one slot for installing a discrete graphics accelerator. Also, it is necessary to add that the Core i3-6100 or any other chip in this family comes with a locked multiplier, and somehow overclocking a processor of this class is impossible in the usual way. Therefore, overpaying for such an option, which will not be used in the future, does not make much sense. An example is the model ASUS H110M- K with a cost of 3,000 rubles . But you can pay attention to motherboards and any other manufacturer except Biostar. It is better to exclude the products of the latter company for the reason that its products are not distinguished by increased reliability.

Graphics adapter

Again, an entry-level gaming system unit should be both productive and inexpensive. The price and speed of the graphics accelerator in this case play one of the leading roles. It is on it that it is not recommended to save. Although the GeForce 1050 and Radeon RX460 solutions have minimal performance , it’s better to report the same $ 50 and buy a GeForce 1050Ti or Radeon RX470 video card . You will have to pay 10,000 rubles for the first video card, and 12,000 rubles for the second. But this overpayment will ultimately result in the number of FPS in toys increasing significantly. An example is the ASUS graphics card STRIX-RX470, which belongs to the ROG series and has 4 GB.

RAM

Cheap gaming system units today must necessarily include at least 8 GB of RAM. The type of RAM used should be DDR4. It is under the use of such slats that the memory controllers are sharpened within the LGA1151. If you notice the DDR3 standard that is currently obsolete in the game system , then you may encounter compatibility problems that ultimately result in the processor becoming out of order. Again, the presence of a 2-channel RAM controller as part of the CPU indicates that it is better to use 2 modules of 4 GB instead of 1 bracket for 8 GB. This will ultimately get an additional 5% to speed. The frequency of the modules should be 2133 MHz. The cost of a set of 2 slats with such a frequency today is equal to 2500-2600 rubles.

Disk subsystem

Although it is planned to assemble or buy an inexpensive gaming system unit, its disk subsystem must include an SSD - drive and a hard drive. The first of them is strongly recommended to be used only for installing software, which requires maximum performance. This is the operating system, this is toys, and other most important application software. The second element of the disk subsystem is most correctly used to store personal information or "saves" of toys. An SSD with a size of 120 GB will cost 2500 rubles, and a hard drive with a capacity of 2 TB - 2500-3000 rubles.

Power supply, housing and cooling system

In this case, increased requirements are put forward to the case, as well as to the power supply. The first should have additional cooling, which would eliminate the possible overheating of computer components. These are exactly the requirements that match ASUS gaming system units. It is on them that it is recommended to stop the choice. For example, you can buy ASUS TA8-C2 models for 2500 rubles. The power supply in such a system should be at the level of 550W. HuntKey LW-6550HG fully complies with these requirements and costs about 1800 rubles . It should also be noted that this product belongs to the energy-efficient series and is marked Green Star.

Monitor, keyboard, manipulator and acoustics

On this, in principle, an entry-level gaming system unit has already been assembled. We select the components such as keyboard, mouse and speaker system at our discretion. At the same time, we rely on their cost, quality and ease of use. In this case, special requirements are put forward to the monitor. Its diagonal should be at least 24 inches, and the resolution of the displayed image should be equal to 1920 X 1080 px. It should also be based on an IPS matrix. An example is the VP247H from ASUS. It costs now about 9000 rubles.

Summary

In this material, it was described how to assemble or which one to choose a cheap gaming system unit . A complete list of recommended components of such a system is given in the table below.

This is the minimum game configuration at the moment. Based on it, it is possible to assemble a more efficient system unit with additional investments. It should also be noted that the table does not indicate peripheral devices and the acoustic subsystem. You can choose them at your discretion.