The goal of this project was to create a virtual computer build. My build is show-casing a basic gaming computer for less than $1200. As a newbie, I don't want to be spending too much money. Instead, I would like to gradually upgrade my build over time.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 5600G
$135
Motherboard: MSI B550 Gaming Gen3
$99.99
Memory: Silicon Power Gaming 16 GB
$27.97
Video Card: XFX Speedster SWFT 210 Core
$249.99
Case: ATX Mid Tower Case
$139.97
Power Supply: Corsair CX (2023) 550X
$59.99
Storage: Transcend TS32GSSD370SGB
$28.56
CPU Cooler
Free!
OP: Microsoft Windows 11 Home Retail
$134.49
Monitor: MSI Mag 275QF
$189
Keyboard: HP HyperX Alloy Corse
$39.99
Mouse: Logitech G305 LIGHTSPEED
$48.97
Total: $1,157.97
While making my computer build and setting a goal for price range, I quickly learned that my original price range was not going to work, and I had to increase it. I tried to choose the cheapest options, but it was still so incredibly expensive. It's not as simple as just picking out a fancy keyboard and case but getting down to what makes the computer function its best and what options are compatible.