Description- My goal is to build a modern gaming PC that is easy to navigate and stay in the budget of $2500.
My PC has the following
CPU:
Price: $319.99
Details: 16 cores, 24 threads, 3.0 GHz base clock, Turbo Boost up to 5.8 GHz
Link: Intel Core i9-13900K
Motherboard:
Price: $299.99
Details: ATX, supports Intel 12th Gen CPUs, Wi-Fi 6E, PCIe 5.0
Memory:
Price: $17.25
Details: DDR4-3200, low-profile design
Link: Crucial 8GB 288-Pin PC RAM DDR4 3200 (PC4 25600) Desktop Memory Model CT8G4DFRA32A - Newegg.com
Video Card:
Price: $99.99
Details: 10GB GDDR6X, ray tracing, DLSS for enhanced gaming performance
Case:
Price: $107.99
Details: Mid tower case, tempered glass side panel, excellent airflow
Power Supply:
Price: $79.99
Details: 850W, fully modular, 80+ Gold certified
Link: GIGABYTE 750W PSU - 80 Plus Gold Certified - Fully Modular Power Supply (GP-UD750GM-A) - Newegg.com
Storage:
Price: 59.99
Details: PCIe 3.0 NVMe, sequential read speed of up to 3,500 MB/s
CPU Cooler:
Price: $34.99
Details: Premium air cooling, dual tower design
Operating System:
Price: $649.00
Details: The most popular OS for gaming and productivity
Accessories
Mouse: Logitech G502 HERO
Price: $49.99
Keyboard: Corsair K95 RGB
Price: $289.00
Monitor: ASUS TUF Gaming VG27AQ
Price: $304.17
Leason learned
This was a fun and educational project! I learned how to choose components based on compatibility and performance requirements. While building my virtual computer, I also understood the importance of matching the right parts to avoid bottlenecks in performance. Additionally, I found that selecting the right balance between price and performance is crucial for building a system that fits my needs.