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Our Modest Gaming Build is built around the Intel i5-7500. If you do not plan to overclock your computer this is arguably the best mid-range processor on the market. We paired the i5 with a parametric list of B250 motherboards that supports up to 64GB of DDR4 memory, 6x SATA6 devices, and front panel USB3.0.
For this build and most machines outside of the top end enthusiast realm we opted to go with 8GB of DDR4 memory. The parametric filter finds the best price on 8GB kits of memory that are within Intel’s recommended specifications. Our storage choice is also based on parametric selection criteria – 2TB and 7200rpm are our standard recommendations for builds that incorporate a mechanical drive. With our increased budget we can also include a solid state drive selected by parametric filters. You should be able to purchase at least a 240GB drive on this budget.
On a 800 dollar budget, the Radeon RX480 8GB is a fantastic choice. This GPU has excellent performance for the price making this model one of the best graphics card choices on the market. At 1080p the Radeon RX480 8GB provides a consistent 60fps even on demanding games like Battlefield One using Ultra/High settings.
All of the components are housed in the Apevia X-QPACK3-RD MicroATX Mini Tower. This case is an affordable option that has front panel USB3.0, room for full size graphics cards, and cutouts in the motherboard tray for easy cable routing. For our power supply, we're using a parametric selection of well-reviewed fully and semi-modular units, all of which will provide more than enough power for this system.
Component | Selection | Base | Promo | Shipping | Tax | Price | Where | |||
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CPU | ![]() |
$216.90 | FREE | $216.90 | OutletPC | Buy | ||||
Motherboard | ![]() |
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$77.73 |
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$77.73 | Amazon | Buy | |||
Memory | ![]() |
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$40.99 | FREE | $40.99 | Newegg | Buy | |||
Storage | ![]() |
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$29.89 | FREE | $29.89 | OutletPC | Buy | |||
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$52.88 | FREE | $52.88 | Amazon | Buy | ||||
Video Card |
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Case | ![]() |
$79.99 | $20.99 | $100.98 | SuperBiiz | Buy | ||||
Power Supply | ![]() |
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$87.98 | -$20.00 | FREE | $67.98 | OutletPC | Buy | ||
$20.00 mail-in rebate |
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Base Total: | $586.36 | |||||||||
Mail-in Rebates: | -$20.00 | |||||||||
Shipping: | $20.99 | |||||||||
Total: | $587.35 |
Component | Estimated Wattage |
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Intel - Core i5-7500 3.4 GHz Quad-Core Processor | 8W - 65W |
G.Skill - Aegis 8 GB (1 x 8 GB) DDR4-2666 Memory | 5W - 5W |
ADATA - Ultimate SU650 240 GB 2.5" Solid State Drive | 2W - 10W |
Hitachi - Ultrastar 7K3000 2 TB 3.5" 7200RPM Internal Hard Drive | 4W - 20W |
Total: | 19W - 100W |