We live in an era when computer games have become an integral part of the life of most people, and for some, a way of earning money or even a profession. But what to do if your iron comrade hasn’t been carrying even old toys of 30 fps for a long time?
It is necessary
The average budget is 45-50 thousand rubles. And also the following components and tools: processor, motherboard, RAM, video card, power supply, HDD drive (and SSD), case, Phillips screwdriver, antistatic gloves, degreaser and cotton pad, thermal paste, additional fan
Instructions
Step 1
The heart of our computer will be an Intel Core i3 8100 processor. It would seem just an i3? But don't be alarmed, this kid has 4 physical cores with a frequency of 3600 MHz and it is quite enough to open a video card, which we will talk about a little later. Also, when purchasing a boxed version, you can supply a complete cooler. It will be enough.
Step 2
Since our processor is not designed for overclocking, it makes no sense to buy an overly expensive motherboard. The budgetary but suitable ASUS PRIME H310M-E will be enough. Its advantage is the presence of a port for an SSD drive in M.2 format.
Step 3
The motherboard has 2 slots for DDR4 RAM. Here you can proceed from your budget and needs. Install 2 strips of 4GB or 8GB, respectively. In this case, the choice fell on the Ballistix Sport LT trims. They have a stock frequency of 2400 MHz and easily overclock 3000 if someone needs it.
Step 4
Until now, a relatively inexpensive and powerful video card remains the GTX 1060. You can also choose the 3 or 6 GB version for your needs. For most games, 3 GB is enough. A good option would be the ASUS GeForce GTX 1060 DUAL OC.
Step 5
The power supply is the part of the computer that should never be saved on. By buying a cheap Chinese power supply, you risk killing all your hardware in case of a malfunction. It is worth getting the Corsair CX 500W because it is 80 PLUS certified and has the first performance level - Bronze. And its power of 500 watts is enough to support the life of our system.
Step 6
Data storage. For information storage, you can purchase a 1 TB WD Blue HDD, and for an operating system SSD a 120 GB drive, for example, Sandisk SSD Plus. An SSD is worth getting if your budget allows.
Step 7
Housing. It all depends on your imagination and financial power. As they say, the color tastes … AeroCool Cylon Black looks good from the budget options. Also, this case already has one built-in 120x120 mm fan.
Step 8
Crosshead screwdriver. An excellent option would be a screwdriver with a set of bits for precision work Fit 56189. A large number of replaceable bits.
Step 9
Anti-static gloves are a means of protecting components from damage from static electricity. The model is selected according to the size of your hand.
Step 10
A degreaser and a cotton pad are required if fingerprints are left on the processor surface. Traces of fat impair thermal conductivity. You can use rubbing alcohol as a degreaser. A few drops are applied to a cotton pad and the top cover of the processor is gently cleaned.
Step 11
Thermal grease is an integral part of the processor cooling system. If you buy a boxed version of the processor, then there is thermal paste. But more often than not, it is of poor quality. A better option would be to purchase Alsil-3 thermal paste.
Step 12
The case proposed above already has one fan on the back. But for better cooling and air circulation, you can install a Xilence XF039 fan on the top of the case. It also has a size of 120x120 mm.
