We assemble a PC for 15 k. We assemble a computer for modest money. What depends on the graphics accelerator?

Hi all! I think all our readers will be interested to know how to collectgaming computerfor 20,000 rubles! This is exactly the task that was set before me the other day by another client.

Friends, I recommend reading today’s article, because you need to buy a computer wisely, taking into account many nuances in which the sales consultant will definitely try to confuse you and in most cases he will do This is not on purpose, but because I haven’t fully understood everything myself.

Gaming computer total for 20,000 rubles!

Early in the morning, holding an old system unit under his arm, a young man came to our service center and asked what components from this archaic computer (10 years old) could be transferred to a new computer, but the machine should turn out to be a gaming one! Without even looking at the system unit, I said that most likely only the case and maybe the power supply would be suitable. The guy at one point became very sad and said that his parents had allocated him only 20,000 rubles for everything. Well, this is already something, I thought and asked the young man to leave the old computer and come in in the afternoon.

At first glance, it may seem to you that it is impossible to assemble a gaming machine, even an entry-level one for 20 kilo rubles, but this is only at first glance!

So, the first thing I started with is this I dismantled everything from the system unit and began selecting new components. Yes, I decided to leave the old case, since it was in excellent condition. Also, I haven’t decided yet about the old 350W power supply and put it aside.

CPU

Since our amount is small, I immediately remembered the newly created Intel Pentium G4560 at a low price of 3,650 rubles , which many have already loved and which I praised so much in my article about .

Why stump? In short - low cost, high performance, latest generation(Kaby Lake) , a common socket LGA 1151 with a huge selection of motherboards. Today it has no competitors in its price category. In general, everything we need and even more. At the time of purchase it cost 3850 rubles. There was no boxed version available, so I had to buy the OEM version.

CPU cooler

For the Intel Pentium G4560 processor, the Deepcool THETA 9 PWM cooler is suitable for 350 rubles. Why? Read a detailed article about.

Motherboard

But you also don’t need to overpay for functionality that you definitely don’t need. If you don't need it on the mat. boardSATA Express, M.2 connectors, as well as extra slots PCI-e (you won't be installing multiple video cards) and PCI slots (you won't be installing a TV tuner or discrete sound card PCI ), also you don’t need four slots for RAM, but only two are enough, then don’t overpay for it and buy a motherboardmicroATX form factor. Let me give you an example.

If today or tomorrow you come to a computer store and express your desire to buy an inexpensive gaming computer, then you will immediately be offered a system unit based on the motherboard microATX form factorwith the Intel H110 chipset, only because of its low cost and support for the latest generation processors on the socket LGA 1151 , examples: ASUS H110M-K D3 or GIGABYTE GA-H110M-S2, each costs about three thousand rubles. NI will not assemble a computer with a motherboard on this chipset for my client, I indicated the reasons in my article,the link to which I provided above. I'll explain why in a nutshell.

Chipset Intel H110 lacks a PCI-e 3.0 bus (there is only PCI-E 2.0, only six lanes), in addition, it has only four SATA 6 Gb/s ports, and the motherboard system bus frequency is only 5 GT/s (old generation DMI 2.0). It is also not capable of distributing PCI Express x16 processor lines and does not have the ability to simply overclock the processor on the bus. And most importantly, on a motherboard with this chipset to no avail upgrade the processor, even though it is technically possible.

It’s worth overpaying 1,500 rubles and buying a mat. board on a more advanced B150 chipset, for example - Asus B150M-A. This motherboard too microATX form factor and it has only one PCI-e 3.0 connector, since (the client does not plan to install several video cards), it also has two slots for RAM (no more is needed). Mat. the board has three digital outputs (HDMI, DVI, D-Sub), 6 SATA 6 Gb/s ports, 6 USB 3.0 ports and a system bus frequency of 8 GT/s (DMI 3.0) with interface PCI-e 3.0.

And if in the future my client gets money, he can easily upgrade his computer and replace the Intel Pentium G4560 processor with a more powerful Intel Core i3-7100 or Intel Core i5-6400, which will increase system performance by 40%.

In the end, I choose the Asus B150M-A motherboard. It cost us 4,700 rubles.

When purchasing a motherboard, be sure to find out if it supports the latest generation Kaby Lake processors. The fact is that motherboards with an old revision will have to. This is done very simply, but I couldn’t help but write about it.

Video card

The most important component in the future system will be. I set my sights on the GeForce GTX 1050 from Gigabyte for 7,500 rubles. Competitive models from the Reds, represented by the RX 460 and RX 550, are inferior in performance, and I think it is not advisable to overpay for the 1050 TI. 1500 rubles is quite a noticeable difference, but the increase in productivity is small. And the maximum for our stone is just GTX 1050; it will not open the TI version. Overall, from a price/performance point of view, the 1050 is the better choice.

The video card has HDMI, DisplayPort and DVI-D Dual Link connectors.

RAM

Next, it was necessary to select RAM. Everything is simple here, we take the most common option, paying attention to the DDR4 memory type and frequency 2133 MHz. At the client's request, I only considered planks on 4 GB (of course, ideally take two memory sticks of 8 GB each), since he only plays games of the outgoing generation - Call of Duty and Crysis, for which 4 GB is enough. I think it's 8 GB, This is the bare minimum for modern PCs, but, as they say, the master is the master. And subsequently, nothing prevents you from buying another plank, in case it’s not enough. I settled on the bar from Crucial for 2150 rubles.

HDD

Since the old one did not survive to this day, I chose the new, time-tested WD Blue for 1 Tb for 3,100 rubles. Very often drives are transferred to an updated version of the computer, but in my case I had to fork out for a hard drive.

Let’s immediately make a reservation that we will only talk about the system unit without a monitor and other peripherals. They will have to be added separately, but with us every ruble counts. The system will definitely run GS GO and Dota 2 without any problems with good FPS. You can even play GTA 5 on minimum settings.

Processor selection

For such a modest budget, the selected parts are quite good. Prices seem to have been frozen, although this is not surprising, because the dollar exchange rate has also remained virtually unchanged over the past six months. No new technologies were brought in either.

In order to start assembling a computer in this price category, you need to understand one simple truth - money is not enough. Even very little! But this does not mean that we will take something completely ancient and useless. On the contrary, for our gaming computer we will use budget modern hardware. Let's start, of course, with the processor. It is he who will give us a guideline for all other components.

Here we need to decide who we like best: some like Intel, some like AMD. Intel has lower power consumption, which means it runs cooler and is also more efficient in most calculations.

I will consider the option based on Intel and choose the Pentium line with integrated graphics. It will allow us to save on a video card. We won’t buy it at all, since Dota 2 and CS:Go can be comfortably played on the built-in graphics core of our processor. By the way, here is the Intel Pentium G4400 Skylake (3300MHz, LGA1151, L3 3072Kb). Let's take a box modification so that the cooler is in the box along with the stone, then we will be able to save a little here too. On store websites they usually write BOX (RTL, Retail) or OEM.

Choosing a video card for a gaming computer for 15,000 in 2018

Since we took an APU, that is, a processor with a built-in graphics core, we can save on a video card and use the remaining funds on a hard drive and a case with a power supply. Let me make a reservation right away that in the store they can assure you that you won’t be able to play anything with integrated graphics and that you definitely need to buy a video card. Don't listen to them and don't blindly believe the words of consultants. Watch videos on YouTube - there are examples of different games with this processor. Everything starts up and runs fine; integrated graphics have long since come a long way.

If you have a video card from an old computer and it has a PCI-E x16 connector, then feel free to install it. It will not be worse. If you still want to buy a new video card, then buy something that you have enough money for.

Motherboard

There is much more choice here, so it’s dizzying, but in fact, if you choose the minimum, there won’t be many options left. For an Intel processor on the Skylake socket, we can take the H110 chipset. This is a budget option that will cover all your requirements. There is support for all modern interfaces, such as USB 3.1, PCI-E x16 version 3.0, SATA 6 Gb/s and so on.

The chipset came out a long time ago, but it has already been tested; it is advisable to periodically update the BIOS, because useful fixes may be released that will reduce power consumption and optimize the already stable operation.

You can take MSI H110M PRO-VD or another with such a socket. You most likely won't notice any significant differences. The main thing is to look at the processor socket, we have it Skylake, so the motherboard should have the same one.

HDD

If we calculate the average numbers, then our budget for a gaming computer for 15,000 rubles has already lost 12-13 thousand (or more, depending on the store). Which means it’s time to call it a day, but I warned you that we would go over budget in any case. We don’t have money for a solid-state hard drive SSD, and therefore we take a cheap 500GB or 1TB screw if it’s available in the store at a similar price. Something at the level of the Western Digital WD10EZEX will suit us, which will serve us faithfully for 4,000 rubles (on average).

It will accommodate your entire collection of movies, music, photos and games. We don't need more. Yes, if it squeaks or crackles, take it to the store under warranty. Components at any price can be defective, it happens, there’s nothing wrong with that.

Memory

Our Intel Pentium G4400 requires RAM with a frequency of at least 2133 MHz, since all game textures will be written to RAM, in the absence of a full-fledged video card. It’s very easy to decide on the volume - 8 GB, since the prices for them have dropped quite significantly and there is no point in taking 4 GB.

Take, for example, Kingston HX421C14FB/8, it will do just fine. If your store has memory from AMD or Hynix with a frequency of 2133 MHz or higher and it costs less, then take it. But check the list of compatible brackets on the official website of the motherboard manufacturer. I repeat once again that you can use another RAM, not the same as in this article. But first make sure it's right for you.

Gaming PC case

With the remaining money we must manage to get a case so that we have a place to assemble our computer. What recommendations can there be? The main thing is the correct form factor so that the motherboard fits; the board I recommend is microATX. It won't be difficult to fit it into a regular ATX case. Well, our main limiter is the price of about 2 thousand rubles, so as not to go beyond the budget even more, as well as a built-in power supply of at least 400 watts. In fact, many Chinese and Korean cases, the quality of their materials, will fall under these criteria will cause negative emotions. They are made of extremely low-quality steel, which sometimes even looks like foil or just plastic.

But there is still plenty to choose from, so it is advisable to walk through a real store and look for yourself at the material, the number of USB outputs on the front panel, and so on. I can just show an example of a case that you can take - 3Cott 4009 450W Black.

1. Video card
2. Processor
3. RAM
4. Motherboard
5. Cooling
6. Hard drive
7. Case and power supply
8. Total cost

Every year, new AAA gaming titles become more and more demanding of computer hardware. Which forces all gamers who want to play comfortably to update their PC at least once every couple of years. But contrary to stereotypes, it is not at all necessary to invest huge amounts of money in a gaming computer!

We have prepared two assembly options for gamers. The first config is a gaming computer for 30,000 rubles from 2017-2018, the second option is a little more expensive, but more productive. Below we will analyze in detail and explain the choice of each component. Let's begin!

Video card

The first and most important point in assembling any gaming PC. The quality of textures, processing speed of geometry and other details of the game directly depend on the performance level of the video card. All this affects the quality of the main parameter for gamers - frame rate.

In the first build option we use the Sapphire Radeon RX 460 - the cheapest gaming video card from AMD. The performance level of the RX460 is approximately the same as the GeForce GTX 970. With 4 GB of video memory, the video card will remain relevant for a couple of years. It can be purchased for about 8,200 rubles.

If you don’t mind paying a couple thousand more on top of the cost of the video adapter, we recommend taking a closer look at the most popular option in budget gaming PC builds - the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti. The video card is designed based on Pascal architecture. Price - from 10,000 rubles. We have prepared for you.

CPU

“Stone” is responsible for the processing speed of all system processes. High load on processors is observed mainly in strategies and RPGs, where the computer needs to process a huge number of calculations. The market for these components has long offered a whole range of budget “stones” with good gaming potential.

The cheapest option is the Intel Pentium G4560 with 2 physical cores and hypertrading technology. The hyperclock frequency is 3.5 GHz, and when paired with a 1050ti-level video card, it allows you to play even the latest games at medium settings. Moreover, the G4560 can handle GTX1060 6gb level cards without any problems. The average price in Russian online stores fluctuates around 4,500 rubles.

For a wider budget, the Skylake-based Intel Core i5-6500 is suitable. Installing this “stone” requires an LGA 1151 socket, which is very common among budget motherboards. Four cores and support for DDR4 memory will work great in conjunction with an inexpensive video card. Starting price – 13,500 rubles.

RAM

The amount of intermediate data processed by the processor directly depends on the amount of RAM. When the game starts, locations, textures and other files necessary for work are downloaded from the hard drive to RAM. Therefore, when choosing a RAM stick, you need to pay attention to its volume and speed.

There is no point yet in equipping a gaming PC for 30,000 rubles with several sticks of RAM; one 8 GB is enough. In both versions of our build we will use Samsung DDR4-2133 8192MB. These are OEM boards that Samsung produces for other manufacturers - HyperX, Corsair, etc. The cost of such boards has not yet been increased by unnecessary radiators, backlighting and the like. The average price tag in online stores is 4,000 rubles.

Motherboard

When choosing components, you need to start from the configuration of the motherboard. The lion's share of the potential of a PC for 30,000 rubles depends on it, since it ties together all the purchased components. Before purchasing, pay special attention to the processor socket. It is recommended to first select the “stone” you like, and then buy the appropriate motherboard for it.

As a cheap option, the choice fell on the Asus H110M-K. The most minimal configuration for Socket 1151 without overpaying for “extra” frills. Made on the basis of the Intel H110 chipset, in addition to a video card connector and two connectors for DDR4 RAM sticks, the board is equipped with a video output, which is extremely useful given the presence of integrated graphics in the G4560. Starting price – 3000 rubles.

The ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 is suitable for memory of a more modern standard and a wide wallet. This is the most budget option of all i5 overclocking boards based on the Intel Z170. The motherboard also supports seventh generation Intel processors. The average cost is 7,500 rubles.

Cooling

Computer games always place an increased load on every component of a gaming PC. To avoid overheating, the computer needs a good cooling system that will remove the accumulated heat in the case outside.

Both build options work well with the DeepCool GAMMAXX 300 cooler. The device is designed for a maximum power of 130 W and does an excellent job of dissipating heat. There is no point in buying too expensive cooling for a budget PC. For GAMMAXX 300 you will have to pay about 1,100 more rubles.

HDD

Expensive hard drives don't impact gaming performance much. Their indicators determine more how many of these same games the computer can accommodate. And although SSDs have become increasingly popular lately, a decent volume larger than 256 GB will not fit into a budget of 30 thousand rubles. Therefore, the choice remains from traditional magnetic HDDs.

Both assemblies will use Western Digital Caviar Blue WD10EZEX 1 TB as a “workhorse”. This is one of the most popular options in the budget price category. Starting price – 2700 rubles.

Case and power supply

When choosing a case, you should take into account the material and number of connectors for components. Also, some models are equipped with a built-in power supply, which is very useful for a budget PC.

An excellent option in our case is the AeroCool V2X Black case, which is equipped with a very high-quality Aerocool VX-500 500W power supply. This power supply power will be sufficient for the PC configuration given in the article. The asking price is 3,200 thousand rubles if purchased as a set, or about 3,500 thousand if purchased separately.

the total cost

So, the first budget build based on the G4560 processor:

Motherboard: Asus H110M-K – 3000 rub.
Processor: INTEL Pentium G4560 – 4600 rub.
Video card: Sapphire Radeon RX 460 – 8200 rub.

Total - 26,600 rubles.

Second option with a processor from Intel Core I5-6500:

Motherboard: ASRock Fatal1ty Z170 Gaming K4 – 8200 rub.
Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 – 12,200 rub.
Video card: MSI GeForce GTX 1050 Ti – 10,000 rub.
RAM: Samsung DDR4-2133 8192MB – 4000 rub.
Hard drive: Western Digital Caviar Blue – 2600 rub.
Cooling: DeepCool GAMMAXX 300 – 1000 rub.
Case + power supply: AeroCool V2X Black 1700 rub.) + Aerocool VX-500 500W 1500 rub.) – 3200 rub.

Total - 41,200 rubles.

At the same time, for games at medium settings, the first build for 27 thousand will be enough for you for the next few years! Then paying extra for a second config with i5 makes sense for enthusiast users who use the computer not only for games, but also for working with video, 3D graphics and other tasks where the 2-core G4560 will not be enough.

In the near future, components will only become cheaper. The assemblies do not take into account the costs of the mouse, keyboard, monitor and related accessories.

Article updated: 01/03/2019. The information provided is relevant for the entire year 2019.

It's time to change the assembly, because the previous one lasted a whole year! Yes, a lot has changed during this time, prices jumped up and down, but now we are ready for changes. I warn everyone right away: most likely, you will not meet the given budget, but this article will help you buy the most suitable hardware for your money. It will be ready when you have additional funds.

It would seem, what can you buy for 15 thousand rubles? In fact, even now it is possible to assemble a configuration for this modest amount. Let's go through each component in order and choose the most optimal ones. Let’s immediately make a reservation that we will only talk about the system unit without a monitor and other peripherals. They will have to be added separately, but with us every ruble counts. The system will definitely run GS GO, Dota 2, HotS and Fortnite without any problems with good FPS. You can even play GTA 5 and PUBG, Destiny 2, Tom Clancy and other modern games. And if you add a video card (I don’t write about it in the article because I don’t have enough money), then you won’t have any problems at all.

Let's make a shopping list, at the same time it will play the role of content - navigation through the article:

There is much more choice here, so it’s dizzying, but in fact, if you choose the minimum, there won’t be many options left. For an Intel processor on the LGA 1151v2 socket, we can take the H310 chipset. This is a budget option that will cover all your requirements. There is support for all modern interfaces, such as USB 3.1, PCI-E x16 version 3.0, SATA 6 Gb/s and so on. The chipset is quite new, but has already been tested; it is advisable to periodically update the BIOS, because useful fixes may be released that will reduce power consumption and optimize the already stable operation. You can take another one with the same socket. You most likely won't notice any significant differences. The main thing is to look at the processor socket, we have it Coffee Lake (LGA 1151v2), respectively, the motherboard should have the same one. It is very important!

RAM

Video card

HDD

power unit

Frame

Final assembly

Congratulations! We just assembled a gaming computer for 15,000 rubles! To be honest, I didn’t fully believe in it myself, but, as you can see, everything is real, you just have to want it. So, for ease of reading, as well as for those who missed all the material that I presented above, I am posting the final assembly with links to Yandex Market.

That's all, dear readers. Now you can build your own computer, even with a modest budget. This could be, for example, a child’s first computer, on which he can not only do his homework, but also play a little modern games. By the way, read why games can slow down. The second option for using a computer for 15 thousand rubles could be an office. To work in such configurations as I gave above, it will be enough. If you like to play CS Go or Dota 2, Fortnite, PUBG, then this system, as I already said, is quite suitable, even though it does not have a video card. Nobody plays these two games at maximum settings anyway, since additional details only distract and interfere with concentration.

If you still have questions, ask them in the comments, we’ll look at them together.

Is it possible to build a decent gaming computer for 15,000 rubles in 2017? Fortunately, this possibility still exists. In order to be convinced of this possibility, you should carefully analyze all the offers of components and try to understand which option is appropriate for your personal choice. At the same time, 15,000 rubles will be allocated only for system unit components.

The analysis will not include a monitor or peripheral devices, since they immediately lead to even greater financial investments. Moreover, every ruble in the account does not allow you to immediately calculate the monitor and peripherals. It is desirable that the system runs modern games: GS GO, Dota 2, FPS, GTA 5.

CPU

Even at the stage of choosing a processor, you can be convinced that serious financial limits have been set, although it is possible to assemble a gaming laptop. Despite strict restrictions, you cannot use ancient and useless functions. Modern hardware is a must.

The processor will allow you to navigate your further choice. The choice of manufacturer is still possible: Intel, AMD. It is important to note that Intel has lower power consumption, minimal heating, and a high level of efficiency in calculations. For this reason, it is best to choose an Intel Pentium. For example, a good processor model is the G4400 Skylake.

Motherboard

At this stage, you can note a more diverse selection, but some options will have to be eliminated.

For the Intel Skylake processor, the H110 chip is suitable, offered at an affordable price and characterized by suitable characteristics:

USB version 3.1;
PCI-E x16 version 3.0;
SATA with a speed of 6 gigabytes per second.

The chipset has been introduced for a long time, but it is still popular.

RAM

A gaming laptop requires RAM with at least 2133 MHz. It is important to be prepared for the fact that game textures are written to RAM, because the video card will not be fully functional.

The optimal volume is 8 gigabytes. Recently, prices for RAM modules have fallen, so 4 gigabytes can be left for other cases.

It is recommended to use Kingston HX421C14FB/8. This model is ideal for further use. If desired, you can choose memory 2133 MHz and higher from AMD, Hynix, since these two manufacturers offer affordable products.

Before purchasing a memory module, you should make sure that it is suitable for the processor. Otherwise, the computer will not be able to please you with its characteristics.

Video card

So, an APU (processor with integrated graphics core) is already used. Now you can save on a video card. The remaining funds will be needed for a hard drive, case, and power supply. This approach is practical.

Store consultants may try to make sure that the APU will not be able to play. However, you don’t need to immediately believe the store employee, because the experience of many users and expert recommendations indicate otherwise.

APUs have recently been ready to please with decent graphics.

However, if you already have a video card with a PCI-E x16 connector, you can successfully use it, since it won’t get any worse.

When choosing and purchasing a video card, you need to remember the following nuance: the cost should not exceed 5,000 rubles.

HDD

There is a suspicion that you will still have to go a little beyond 15,000 rubles. There are already no funds for an SSD hard drive. For this reason, you need to choose a 500 gigabyte or one terabyte model.

You need to focus on Western Digital WD10EZEX, which can be bought for an average of 4,000 rubles. This hard drive is enough for games, movies, songs, photos.

An ideal option for saving money is an old hard drive with a SATA connector. The main thing is to have free space, otherwise you will not be able to install the games.

power unit

To save money, you need to take advantage of unpopular offers. You shouldn't overpay for a brand. Zalman, DeepCook, Corsair, Thermaltake offer high-quality power supplies. The optimal power is 400 Watts, because a video card that consumes a lot of energy is missing or outdated. If you wish, you can choose a model of 250 - 300 Watts, but in this case you should not count on good quality. It's best to play it safe.

Frame

A case for a gaming laptop is required in any case. The form factor must be sufficient. You also need to make sure that the motherboard can fit into the case. You need to allocate no more than 2,000 rubles for the purchase, since otherwise financial restrictions will be erased.

When choosing a case, you need to evaluate the quality of the material and the presence of a USB output on the front panel. If possible, you can leave the old case.

For 15,000 rubles you can create a personal gaming laptop, if you understand how to solve the problem.