Wonder if my current setup qualifies as a solid and suitable gaming configuration.
Wonder if my current setup qualifies as a solid and suitable gaming configuration.
Hi guys
I just put together a 500$ gaming rack using an ASUS Z490-P. It includes an I7-10700, RTX 2060 SUPER MSI VENTUS, 16-3200MHZ RAM, a M2 ZENITH P3L SSD of 512GB, and a Master 650 BRONZE power cooler.
How's this looking? Is it a solid gaming build for 2023?
The process is quite general; have you assembled or gathered the components? We also need to understand your location and the cost of each part to get a clearer picture of the build.
Coolermaster is the PSU brand, the unit claims 650 watts, and Bronze indicates an 80+ efficiency rating. However, it doesn't reveal the exact model or internal quality details.
Don’t forget to mention your case’s make and model either.
It might be worth considering a K suffix processor for that Z series motherboard.
I'd like more storage and a better power supply, but it's fine as it is—it's a solid build.
For 500 bucks it's perfectly acceptable.
Gaming at 1080p works just fine.
First, if you're using the original CPU cooler it won't suffice—upgrading would cost around 50 bucks.
Next, replace the PSU with a higher quality one and increase its wattage; this should cost about 100 bucks.
The most costly upgrade is likely the graphics card. While it can be significant, it's not essential unless you're aiming for the absolute top performance. Editing isn't crucial if you're satisfied with your current results.
I'm currently running a 10600k with a 2080 card and have no issues at 1440p.
In less demanding titles I raise the settings, but in more demanding ones I opt for mid to high settings. Since my monitor runs at 75Hz, anything around 60fps is sufficient for me.
in more detail, i purchased it around 600 bucks or less.
my cpu cooler is a local brand but premium quality—it's really good and only costs about 25 bucks more.
my psu fits this build well since some schematic sites say it supports up to 400 w usage.
the gpu, an 2060 s, handles every game I've played so far, especially msi models are of good quality.
after searching, i found the i5*10600k is similar to 10700 but needs more psu, while your cpu costs only 143 bucks compared to my 200 bucks.
I chose the components and instructed them to put everything together.
My situation is in MY area.
The chassis I received is from a local manufacturer, similar to my CPU cooler, but it offers decent and high-quality performance.
Big problem here in that you're assuming the issue is just a wattage output. Once there's sufficient wattage, then the *quality* of PSU becomes important. Which means identifying the exact PSU, and this is especially important when it's a company like Cooler Master or Thermaltake that sells a lot of cheaply made PSUs of ancient design because people recognize them from other types of parts that they're well known for.
psu components are quite costly. my psu is currently available for 60 dollars.