How To Build A Gaming PC In 2022
The higher resolutions, faster frame rates, and better visuals promised by PC gaming are tempting to any gamer, but building your own gaming desktop can be intimidating if you don’t know where to start. Thankfully, PCs are much easier to build than they were in the past, and while it's not as easy (or as affordable) as assembling a Lego set, you don't have to be scared of it.
To help, we've put together this straightforward PC building guide for anyone wary of building their first PC or needing a refresher on the steps involved.
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Before we get to the actual building portion, we need to talk about finding and buying the parts for your PC. Finding the right parts can be confusing — and expensive. Gaming PCs can cost as little as $500, or as much as several thousand dollars to build. Obviously, more expensive parts usually mean more power, but shopping for a build that fits your budget is often the biggest obstacle for first-time builders. There are several components that you need, each with a plethora of models, specs, and compatibility requirements to consider.
We know this can be overwhelming, so we created example builds from hardware available at the time of writing. The first is a high-end rig powerful enough for bleeding-edge gaming performance, and the other is a more affordable $1000 build that will run most games at decent settings.
That said, take our example desktops as suggestions rather than strict loadouts, since many online stores are experiencing product shortages and shipping delays due to the global chip shortage. We can’t guarantee every part in our lists will be available, or even the same price, at a given time. In that case, refer to resources like PC Part Picker or Newb
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