PC Buying Guide: Entry Level Gaming PC
Entry Level Gaming PC (Around 35K)
This is what 60% of the people go for but even with such a tight budget, it is still possible to get a great gaming experience. You will still be able to play the latest games in high details, if you compromise in resolution. And this rig will be able to play most old games till 2009 in maxed out detail in the monitor’s native resolution.
Cabinet
Cooler Master Elite 310 (Rs 1550)
Even the most basic Rigs need proper casing and ventilation. You don’t want your components to be cooked in a microwave. The Cooler Master Elite 310 provides lots of space for your components and is a steal for its price.
PSU
Cooler Master Extreme Power 500W (Rs 2900)
You will need an efficient SMPS to power your PC. Most brands offer SMPS which are rated very high above 500W for really cheap prices. But beware, these are falsely rated. A 450W Intex SMPS would handle no more than 200W. A faulty SMPS can permanently damage your components so it wouldn’t hurt to spend a little more. Graphic Cards also consume a considerable amount of power. Cooler Master is a well known brand and the Extreme Power 500W is reasonably priced and can provide enough power to sustain all your components.
Motherboard
Gigabyte AMD GA-870A-UD3 (Rs 4700)
DDR3 RAM is getting cheaper by the day while DDR2 is getting more expensive due to reduced production. So it makes no sense going for a DDR2 motherboard. Besides the Gigabyte 870A will cost you less than most AMD 700 series motherboards and are loaded with much more features that it’s a steal for its price.
Processor
AMD Phenom II X2 550 Black Edition (Rs 4500)
Hardly any games released up to 2009 utilize more than two cores. A faster dual core processor will offer better performance than a slower Quad Core Processor. The AMD Phenom 550 is a 3.2 GHz Dual Core Processor and is great for those who are looking to overclock it.
