Virtual Computer Build

This motherboard is $114.99 from Amazon. I chose this motherboard because it has 128 GB, which is enough for gaming but not too much for someone who doesn’t play lots of games that require large amounts of free GB of storage. It is also the cheapest motherboard with 128 GB that I saw, and it has a good rating. 

This CPU is $128.97 from Amazon. Because the games I am going to play are going to have simpler graphics compared to someone who plays more powerful games, I wanted to choose a CPU with integrated graphics to reduce the cost and eliminate the need for a graphics card. The AMD Ryzen series are the only CPUs I could find with integrated graphics. 

This RAM is $46.99 from Amazon. I’m not going to be playing incredibly powerful games or doing multiple things at once that require a hefty RAM, so something simple like this will work fine for the computer I’m building. The price is also very good and won’t increase the overall price of the computer by very much. 

This case is $89.99 from B&H. Since I’m not building a bulky computer that requires a larger case to fit all the components, I can buy a smaller case like this that also saves me some space at my desk. Aesthetically, I like the smaller design and the colors go together nicely. 

This power supply is $59.99 from Amazon. I don’t particularly care too much if the power supply is modular, semi-modular, or not modular at all, so I went with one that was not modular to keep the price down. The wattage is also decent for what I need, but it isn’t too low and not excessive either. 

This SSD is $50.99 from Amazon. Although I won’t be playing many powerful games, I decided to go with an SSD over a hard drive to reduce lag for the occasional game I play that needs a little boost. This one is a good price, and I chose the 1 TB version because it will definitely be more than enough storage for me. 

This OS is $119.98 from Amazon. I’m most familiar with Windows operating systems, so I went with Windows 11. 

This monitor is $94 from Amazon. Price was the most important factor here; I’m not looking for something that will display graphics in the most detailed and crispest way possible with a huge screen, just something that will do the job well. This one is at a decent price point and it has good reviews. 

This keyboard is $39.99 from Amazon. I was looking for a keyboard that matches with the case that won’t be too expensive, and this one fits what I was looking for. 

This mouse is $39.99 from Amazon. I don’t like the over-the-top designs a lot of gaming mice have, so I went with something simple and not overly expensive. I was also looking for a wireless mouse.