Building a Gaming PC on a Budget

Gaming PCs have traditionally been considered an expensive luxury. That is one of the reasons why gaming consoles have gained popularity among more budget-conscious buyers. 

However, the fact remains that consoles can never provide the same experience that you enjoy on a gaming PC. While consoles give you plug-and-play convenience, gaming PCs offer much more freedom. 

• Upgradability: Unlike consoles, you can upgrade individual components over time.
• Better graphics & performance: A well-optimized PC can run games at higher frame rates and resolutions.
• Game library & modding: PC gaming offers access to a broader range of games, including PC-exclusive titles and mods.
• Multi-functionality: Beyond gaming, a PC can be used for work, video creation, and livestreaming.

A gaming PC doesn’t have to be out of your reach. You can build your powerful gaming PC within the range of a PS5 or a decent work laptop. Yes! You heard that right. All the gaming PC components listed below have been sourced based on their prices on Amazon or Flipkart. 

Building our budget gaming PC within ₹50,000 - ₹55,00

A gaming PC within this budget may not outperform the PS5 in raw power, but it will still offer excellent 1080p gaming performance at high settings. Here's a breakdown of an ideal budget build:

1. Processor (CPU)

AMD Ryzen 5 5600G - ₹13,000

Comes with integrated Radeon Vega graphics, allowing gaming even without a dedicated GPU. It offers excellent value for both gaming and productivity.

2. Graphics Card (GPU) (Optional for budget builds)

If you want better gaming performance than integrated graphics, consider either of these two options:

AMD RX 6600 (~₹24,000) – Ideal for 1080p gaming at high settings.

NVIDIA GTX 1650 (~₹14,000) – This is a reputed budget-friendly entry-level option.

3. Motherboard

MSI A320M-A Pro - ₹5,000

Supports Ryzen CPUs and has upgrade options for future improvements.

4. RAM

Corsair Vengeance 16GB (8GBx2) 3200MHz - ₹4,500

Dual-channel memory improves performance significantly.

5. Storage

Crucial P3 500GB NVMe SSD - ₹3,500

Fast boot times and smooth game load speeds.

6. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

Cooler Master MWE 450W - ₹3,000

Reliable and efficient power for budget builds.

7. Cabinet

Ant Esports ICE 120TG - ₹3,000

Budget-friendly with decent airflow and aesthetics.

8. Cooling & Peripherals (If not already owned)

Monitor: Acer Nitro 22” 1080p – ₹8,000

Keyboard & Mouse: Redragon Combo – ₹2,500

Headset: Cosmic Byte GS410 – ₹1,500

Let’s add it all up

Without GPU: If you’re looking for a gaming laptop to play online esports like Valorant, CSGO, and GTA V in full HD quality our current build will cost you just about ₹ 35,000 - ₹ 40,000.

With GPU: If you want a gaming experience that can match the PS5, you can choose one of our recommended graphic processors. This will take your costs up to ₹55,000.