Desktop Gaming Collection Guide

Nowadays, as computer games are gradually increasing, we said that we will prepare a game computer collection guide for you. Although compiling computers is a very complicated situation for users who are not familiar with hardware and components, what we will write will shed light on choosing and selecting compatible hardware. This will make it easier for you to collect your own computer. You like to play games and you don't have a computer or you have it, but now it seems insufficient. Naturally you would gather a desktop computer. But you don't know what to do. Now take into account what we're going to tell you and create your own computer in a very comfortable way. There are many sites on the internet. Each article handled the issue in its own way. But when I read the articles as if I had some empathy and no information about it, there is still a confusion in my head. At the end of each article, I can't help but say, "Well!" Edin Be careful when selecting this hardware! ““ This hardware has the following technical features!… What will I do? The result is again to consult a connoisseur or go to the stores selling big computer parts. Consulting a connoisseur will benefit you. He can help you make choices. However, it is necessary to tell your own problem to the friend who knows the best and clearest purpose of collecting the computer. What about consulting friends working in stores. Clearly, if you don't know much about the technical specifications and performance of the equipment, you're at the mercy of that friend. If you sell a product with a low sales rate and receive a premium, it will direct you to that product. Keep in mind that their biggest goal is to sell primarily unsold items. Anyway, let's get back to the topic. The first thing we'll do is take a pen, a paper, or open an excel file on your computer or smartphone.

Warning!

Usually there's a question wrapped around players. How many FPS do you get in my brother games? What is important to us is a brief look at what this FPS is. Frame Per Second is the number of frames to be displayed on the screen per second. The higher the FPS you are getting, the smoother the game you play. We also have to choose a nice graphics card to get high FPS.

Graphics Cards

Radeon 11265-05-20G Pulse RX 580 8GB

XFX Radeon RX 580 GTS Black Edition

MSI GAMING GeForce RTX 2060 6GB

ASUS ROG STRIX GeForce RTX 2080TI

MSI Gaming GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

ZOTAC Gaming GeForce GTX 1650

Set Your Budget

The first thing we'll do about collecting a desktop gaming computer is to answer the question ne How much money will you spend on your computer?. Most of the expenses that will be made without determining the budget will be unnecessary or you will not use unnecessarily will cause you to buy parts with technical features. The current position of the dollar exchange rate is known. Therefore, the budget issue is even more important today. Do not forget this. We set our budget. 2500$, 3000$ etc. Make a note of what it is. Any hardware or component you buy will now fit within this budget.

Which Hardware and Components Do You Want to Buy?

When the game computer is mentioned, only the computer case and the hardware in it come to mind. What about the other components! What happens if you need a headset, mouse or keyboard. A computer that contains all the hardware and components, so if you want to collect a computer from scratch. Make a note of what you need to do. Below we will list all necessary hardware and components… The list will be too long for you. It's gonna cost a lot to get it all at once. Our advice is to act on your own needs. Prioritize what you need by looking at the list above to create an order of importance to yourself. If you have environmental components or are in a position to handle you for now, invest all your budget in equipment. If you don't have any, we will act in the order of importance you set.

Enhancements

Equipment needed in your system array:

Processor
Motherboard
RAM
Display card
PSU
Processor Cooler (if the processor does not have a stock cooler)
Storage (HDD, SSD)
Tower

Environmental Components

Peripheral devices and products for your system:

Monitor
Keyboard
Mouse
Mouse Pad
Headphone
Speaker

Search!

Before we buy a product, we all do some research. We look at reviews on the Internet, user reviews in forums, the experiences of our friends around us. Investigate, friends. Find out what people have said about the products you will get or how the product has been performing in the product reviews. Find out what features you have, the performance, ease of use, design that you can think of. But make a note of this research. Don't tell us how to investigate something we don't know. At least have a basic knowledge of your receivables. Because what you learn when choosing hardware and components will help you a lot.

Choose Your Individual Equipment

We determined a budget, created an order of importance, and conducted general research. It was time for the most important issue to choose our equipment. Let's start… Our goal is desktop gaming computer collection but at the most affordable price. The most useful thing for us is the hardware video card. According to our budget limit, we will choose the most useful video card. Looking at the reviews, we will note in general which level of graphics card performs and how much it costs.

Desktop Gaming Collection Guide - What Should We Consider When Choosing a Video Card?

Warning!

In the examples given, the Dollar rate for the period in which the article was written is taken into consideration. The article will be updated in case of exchange rate changes.

For example, we will collect an entry-level gaming computer case and our budget is $ 600. The first choice is the video card. Let's start.

Before I write this article, I did some research for the examples I will give. I also took samples from our own investigations. The best graphics card for the gaming computer, which we will collect with an entry level and a budget of 200$, is GeForce Gtx 1650 for now. Although AMD has powerful graphics cards, the GeForce Gtx 1650Ti will be our top priority, as prices have increased as much as mining. 1080p and medium or high settings, many AAA games (Battlefield 1, Witcher 3, PUBG, etc.) will be able to play easily.

Warning!

But there are hundreds of 1650ti graphics cards in the market, which one will we choose?

Same GPU But Different Brands…

Graphics cards developed for gamers often have special cooling solutions, display outputs, lighting and graphics processors with different speeds. Each graphics card that uses the same graphics processor is very close to each other as FPS. For example, a GeForce Gtx 1050ti from the A brand has a faster graphics processor. The GeForce Gtx 1050Tİ produced by the B brand operates at the same speed as the standard. The A-branded graphics card gives GTA 5 an average of 60 FPS at higher settings, while the B-branded graphics card gives 57 FPS. The 3 FPS difference is not a noticeable difference, but the A brand wants it for 15$ more. If you ask me, the difference between $ 70 is 3 FPS and this value is not significant. So my choice is for B..

Below I will list the top and bottom graphics cards that use the GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti GPU of different companies and the maximum frequency values.

List

Note that the maximum graphics processor frequency of the GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti standard version is 1392 MHz.

Model	Memory	Maximum GPU MHz
MSI GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti Gaming X 4G	4 GB	1493 MHz
MSI GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti 4GT LP	4 GB	1392 MHz
ASUS Cerberus GeForce GTX 1050 Ti A4G	4 GB	1442 MHz
GIGABYTE GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti OC Low Profile 4G	4 GB	1442 MHz
ASUS Rog Strix GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti O4G Gaming	4 GB	1506 MHz
GIGABYTE GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti Windforce OC 4G	4 GB	1468 MHz

The graphics cards listed above have different heatsinks and different graphics processor speeds. Some have LED lighting. But our priority will be the maximum speed and price that the graphics processor can achieve. Prices are the lowest I can find in the market as of now. I have also done a rough research on the performance of the video cards listed above. Except for almost one card (MSI GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti 4GT LP) there is a 2-3 FPS difference between all cards. These differences vary according to the game. Even though the cooling solution of the GIGABYTE GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti OC Low Profile 4G graphics card is inadequate, there is no noticeable difference between the graphics cards with the highest FPS rate.

Success!

That's why the choice of the GIGABYTE GeForce Gtx 1050 Ti Windforce OC 4G that comes with the most convenient and successful cooling as the price / performance ratio would make the most sense. Of course, you can buy more high performance graphics cards for the price you want to buy by following the mobility of the dollar exchange rate or the campaigns of big companies. This example is for entry level but if you want to collect a middle or high level gaming computer, follow the same path. You can choose Radeon Rx 580 or GeForce Gtx 1060 at mid-level 1080p, GeForce Gtx 1070 or GeForce Gtx 1070 Ti at top level 2K, GeForce Gtx 1080 Ti or GeForce Gtx 1080 Ti at 4K.

CPU Selection

There are not hundreds of options for choosing a processor, just like the graphics card. We will only choose the processors from Intel and AMD. The issue here is the number of cores and single core speed. If it has an equal number of cores and speeds, we'll see which one is more powerful. First, let's look at the most up-to-date and entry-level processors of both companies. Let's list the number of kernels and the speeds they can reach in a single kernel.

Desktop Gaming Collection Guide - What Should We Consider When Choosing Processors?

Warning!

Without forgetting our choice of processor is an important factor that will determine the choice of motherboard and case selection. We will choose a motherboard with a socket suitable for our processor and a case suitable for our motherboard.

Let's start

The following example is for users who want to collect the entry level system again. But after the examples I will give, I will give examples to the users who want to collect middle and high level system. The important thing is to tell you what I want to do…

AMD&Intel

Processor List (Example)

Sample processors and their values:

Mdoel	CPU Cores	MAX CPU Ghz
Amd Ryzen 3 1300x	4	3.7 GHz
Amd Ryzen 3 2200G	4	3.7 GHz
Intel Core i3 8100	4	3.6 GHz
Intel Pentium G5600	2	3.9 GHz

We could have added more processors to the list above, but they would be more than our budget. Anyway let's get back to our own topic. Now let's do a little research on these processors. With the same graphics cards, let us investigate how it offers gaming performance. But first pay attention to the details mentioned below.

The number of frames displayed in a second depends on the graphics card. The faster your processor supports the graphics card, the higher the performance of your graphics card. Accordingly, the single-core performance of the processors is very important in games. If you want to explain in more detail, the processor makes the calculations from the game while you are playing and informs the graphics card which drawing will be made. The sooner you can do this, the more you will benefit from the limits of your video card. If the processor interferes with these calculations, your graphics card will be late to do so. This will cause stuck and contractions in the game you play.

✔ There is generally a known issue. Intel processors allow you to get higher FPS values in games.
Is this a foresight or an assumption?

The Most Important Question Is Intel? AMD?

Among the above 3 processors, the Intel Core i3 8100 offers better results in games than its Intel rivals and Intel Pentium G5600, although the core speed is the most important. The reason for this is that the response times of the transactions sent to the processor are shorter. Because of the faster response to requests from the graphics card, the FPS values in the games are high. Our budget is based on the Intel Core i3 8100. Now it's time to choose the motherboard..

Recommendations for Middle and Upper Segments

However, I would like to present some examples to the users who want to collect middle and upper level systems. The examples I give are not current processors. For illustrative purposes only. If you want to add a mid-level gaming computer, you can choose one of the Intel Core i5 8400, 8500, 8600 processors. The Core i5 8400 is a full price performance monster and can easily feed even the GeForce Gtx 1080 Ti graphics card. My advice is to gather your system for gaming purposes only, so if you're not going to edit Twitch or video for Youtube, you can choose this processor with your eyes closed. The processor's review can be found here. If your needs include broadcasting or editing videos, choose the Core i 5 8600 minimum. On the Amd side, the Ryzen 2600 is the most up to date processor. Even though the game performance is not as high as the processors I wrote above, it is suitable for both gaming and broadcasting or video editing. You can also overclock. If you are going to build a high-end system, you can opt for the Intel Core i5 8600k or Ryzen 5 2600x. For a few years ago, I would call it a mid-level processor, but the next-generation processors are really high-performance. Both processors can be overclocked. They perform well in both gaming, broadcasting and video editing applications. Finally, if you want to collect the top level system, I'll give you only two options. Ryzen 7 2700x and Intel Core i7 8700k. I am actively using both processors. Both processors are very powerful except for minor performance differences. In terms of gameplay, the Core i7 8700k is the Ryzen 7 2700x for applications that need a lot of cores for video editing and broadcasting. You won't really regret it if you buy one of both processors.

Motherboard Selection

The CPU we selected is the Core i3 8100. How do we determine the proper motherboard for this CPU? First of all, let's look at the specifications of the Intel Core i3 8100 here. Let's find out which socket type he's using. The Intel Core i3 8100 is compatible with LGA 1151 V2 socket motherboards. What we need is to choose the most affordable motherboards that use this type of socket. Here's another point we need to pay attention to the pluses that the motherboard will offer us. If we want to upgrade our system in the future, can we switch to a better processor with the same architecture, storage, USB options or software features, etc.… A little advice. Go to the site of any computer vendor you know and click on the motherboard section of the hardware section. Then select the socket type 1151p V2, LGA 1151 V2 (both reflect the same socket type) from the page that appears. Sort the products from the list by cheap to expensive. The motherboards we want are now in front of us. It's time to make a choice.

Motherboard and CPU Compatibility

But before I make the choice, I want to give you some explanation about the motherboards.

Important information about motherboards

You'il be a little confused. But if you want to collect your own computer you need to be familiar with these terms. Let me briefly summarize it.

The chipsets of the 8th generation Intel processor-specific motherboards are H310, B360, H370 and Z370. These chipsets are sorted according to their input and output ports, audio chips and USB ports respectively. That is to say, the lowest features are found on motherboards with the H310 chipset and the most features are found on the motherboards with the Z370 chipset.
If you have an overclocked processor like Intel i3 8350k, Core i5 8600k or Core i7 8700k on Intel platforms, you have to buy a Z370 chipset. If you have any processors that do not have a “k”, you may prefer all chipset motherboards. But my advice would be B360 or H370.
On the Amd side, the motherboards with A420, B450 and X470 chipsets are compatible with Ryzen 2000 series processors. These chipsets are sequentially ranked according to their characteristics. The X470 is the motherboard chipset with the most advanced features and overclocking capabilities, and the A420 is the least advanced and non-overclocking motherboard chipset.
Amd Ryzen processors have backward compatibility. So you can use the Ryzen 2700x with a motherboard with an X370 chipset. However, a BIOS update is required.
All of the processors developed with Amd's new Zen architecture are overclockable. Models with “x” have the potential to increase to higher frequencies
Suitable chipsets in the Ryzen 1000 series, ie Ryzen 3 1300x Ryzen 5 1600 or Ryzen 7 1800x, are the chipsets A320, B350, X370.

Chipsets

A detailed descriptions for those who are confused in choosing the motherboard.

Motherboard chipsets compatible with 8th generation Intel processors: H310 (Recommended for everyday use and office work only), B360, H370 (For users who want to add entry and mid-level gaming system) and Z370 (Overclocking or high-end system) for users)
Chipsets compatible with Ryzen 2000 series processors: A420 (Recommended for daily use and office use only), B450 (for entry and mid-level gaming system users) and X470 (for overclocking or high-end system users)
Chipsets compatible with Ryzen 1000 series processors: A320 (Recommended for daily use and office use only), B350 (for entry and mid-level gaming users) and X370 (for overclocking or high-end users)

I realize that I have extended the subject very much but I wanted to convey the most basic elements to you in the simplest way. Anyway, let's cut short and choose our motherboard model. Our CPU Core i3 8100, I will look at the list above to choose the appropriate motherboard model. My processor is an 8th generation Intel processor and compatible with H310, B360, H370 and Z370 chipsets. Since I am going to collect an entry level system, I have to choose a motherboard with H310 or B360 chipset.

What should I pay attention to when choosing a motherboard?

There are a few criteria that are important to me.

Criteria for selection

I have 4 motherboards in mind. How do I make my choice?

The number of USB ports is important because our keyboard, mouse, maybe our headset will be connected through these ports.
Storage is important because we will upload our games to HDD, SSD and M2 SSDs. It is important for future upgrades.
RAM support is important because we may want to increase the RAM capacity in the future.
Sound is important because we are players. We want to get the best quality sound.

This is the Asus B360M-A Prime. It has a higher level chipset, more USB ports etc. We also chose our motherboard and now it's time to choose RAM… (Just an example of the Asus B360M-A Prime)

System Memory (RAM)

First, the type of RAM our processor supports is DDR4. You can easily look at the specifications of the processor. Secondly, the maximum RAM frequency that our motherboard supports is 2133-2400-2666 MHz with a maximum capacity of 64 GB. 64 GB is useless too. With an 8 GB memory module, we can play all games comfortably. So in short we will use a memory of 8 GB which runs at 2133-2400-2666 MHz. In the future, we can take another memory from the same model memory with the same features and upgrade our system to 16 GB.

Considerations When Choosing RAM

Make sure it's cooler. I mean plastic or metal coating outside the Ram. Remember that RAMs are also getting hot.
The lower the CL, the faster the reaction time. Nowadays, all DDR4 RAMs are very fast, but again this will be a plus for us.
Capacity.
Frequency Value.
Finally, the model you get is a model that is constantly available in the market. If you want to upgrade in the future, you will choose the same model product.

Power Supply

It's time to choose the power supply. The power supply remains second only to PC collectors, but it is one of the most important components. Because it will provide power to the system we have collected. Let's take a look at what you should pay attention to when choosing a power source. First of all, it is important that the energy source we choose will be certified as energy efficiency. That is, a certificate that shows us how much a power supply promises to provide us with a 600 Watt power supply. 80 means more than 80% of the power it will offer you. Terms such as Bronze, Silver says that this ratio is more in theory. Certificates are listed as follows.

80+
80+ Bronze
80+ Silver
80+ Gold
80+ Platinum
80+ Titanium

My advice to you is to choose a minimum 80+ Bronze certified power supply. In the example we have given, if it is 550 Watts for now, it is better to get a minimum of 600 Watts for future updates. Users who want to collect medium and high level systems should turn to minimum 650 Watt Bronze certified models. The choice of power supply will not be that complicated. When we search the features we wrote above, we come across a lot of products in the range of 300 to 350 TL. You can choose any of these products. With the condition to stay away from unknown brands…

SSD / HDD Storage

There are two important elements in storage. First capacity, second speed. I don't want to explain too long, but I'll briefly suggest and explain a few models. Select a 1 TB model on the HDD. I will write the two most preferred models in order of preference.

Western Digital 1 TB 7200 RPM (Speed of disc rotation for reading) 64 MB (Front Memory).
Seagate Barracuda 1 TB 7200 RPM 64 MB.

In the SSD section, if you don't exceed your budget, choose a 120 GB SSD, even if you only want to install your operating system. It really makes you feel the difference as speed. The models I prefer are the following (I use 240 GB models of both brands).

Corsair LE200 120 GB Reading Speed: 550MB Writing Speed 500 MB
Ezcool 120GB S400 Pro Read Speed: 560MB Write Speed 530 MB

Tower

I think the safe is personal. I will surely tell you what to look for when choosing a safe, but I can say that the choice is up to your personal taste. Now, let me briefly tell you what to look for when choosing a computer case…

Important Issues in Tower Selection

Front panel outlets. Be sure to have USB ports on the front panel and audio and microphone output for your headset. Peripherals It's so easy to connect your USB Drives.
Get quality materials. Don't scratch, tip over, take any damage.
The interior of the case is spacious so air flow is important. If you want to use an external processor cooling system, the large internal enclosures give you the advantage.
Get compatible with the size of your motherboard. ATX cases are usually the majority in the market, but you cannot install a ATX standard motherboard in a Mini ATX case. Attention…
Note that the length of the graphics card corresponds to the inside of the case. Just look at the dimensions of your video card and check out the video card support in the description of the case you like.

Desktop Gaming Collection Guide - Conclusion

I know this is really complicated. I'm even tired when I tell you. But users who want to collect their own computer, I have to pay attention to all the comments I wrote above. If you have read and said that I still can't do it, you can choose the system that suits you from the monthly system recommendations section. On the other hand, those who want to experience the feeling of collecting their own computer case have to endure this challenge. As I said before, search and take notes. Look at the recommendations of technology writers and sites that you value. Make sure you do the price search of the products you specify. Track campaigns and discounts. In the end you will find the product you want at the most affordable price.