Whether you are building your own budget gaming PC or a prebuilt, there are still many things to consider first. The last thing we want is to waste our hard-earned cash, so we will be covering a few key areas to help you choose the right PC for your gaming needs.
Graphics
The first thing to look for when buying a budget gaming PC is its specifications. You’ll obviously already have a budget in mind but if the PC isn’t up to tackling the games you want to play in the settings you desire, then what’s the point? There are going to be compromises when trying to buy a budget gaming PC but that doesn’t mean you can’t the best gaming experience for your cash. For budget gamers, older generations of graphics cards are often king but the lower-end new releases can sometimes fit into a budget PC.
What Is A Cheap Gaming PC?
It’s true, “cheap” is a rather ambiguous term, where everyone’s definition of what is cheap can be different. At WePC, we consider any gaming computer around $500 and below as cheap, this is console territory and the gaming experience isn’t always a fantastic one. For others, what we consider cheap could be mid-range, creating a bit of confusion around the term.
In any case, a cheap gaming PC is essentially going to consist of older generation components, less powerful components, and compromises across the build, whether that’s storage space, graphical fidelity, or the RAM kit you install. What’s great about PC building is you have a large number of options to choose from and the challenge that arises from building a PC on an affordable budget can be quite a buzz.
Unless you play old, less graphically intensive games like competitive esports titles, a cheap gaming computer could age very fast, leaving you needing upgrades sooner rather than later. Another thing to consider is the rise in higher refresh rate monitors, offering gamers a smoother experience if their computer can push out a certain amount of FPS, which cheap gaming desktops may struggle to do.
So, a cheap gaming PC should really only be thought of as a system for casual use or as a starting place for anyone new to the world of PC gaming to build upon. That being said, are you not better off saving a little more? After all, you’ve managed to save $500 so what is another $200? Well, most of us are impatient and want it now! The reality is, if you can save yourself an extra few hundred, you can enhance your gaming experience a phenomenal amount but then you start to wonder.. where it will end.
