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The Best Gaming PC Build Under $800 in 2021

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With a budget of around $800 you can build a very decent mid-range gaming PC. With this kind of computer you’ll be able to run the latest PC video games on ultra settings at 1080p resolution, and you’ll have enough horsepower to smoothly run different professional applications such as Adobe Photoshop or Autodesk’s AutoCAD.

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Due to its amazing price-to-performance ratio and plenty of cores, our $800 PC build features AMD’s Ryzen 5 3600 processor. Since AMD’s processors run much better with high-speed memory modules, we have decided to go with two DDR4-3000 memory sticks made by Patriot, and pair it with another AMD’s product – the Radeon RX 5600 XT graphics card.

Part List for $800 PC Build

ProcessorAMD Ryzen 5 3600 6-Core, 4.2 GHz ProcessorView
MotherboardASRock B450M PRO4-F, Micro-ATXView
MemoryPatriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 MHz KitView
Graphics CardXFX RX 5600 XT THICC II PROView
Solid State DriveKingston A400 480GB M.2 NVMe SSDView
Power SupplyEVGA 600 BQ 80+ Bronze CertifiedView
CaseGOLDEN FIELD N17 Mid Tower CaseView

Grand Total: $760-$850

PRICE ON AMAZON SHOP PRE-BUILTS

*The shown grand total price is purely informative and is subject to change.

**The estimated price includes only PC components. Costs of Windows operating system license, and other peripherals are not included.

Although our $800 PC build features no support for ray tracing technology, it offers killer performance at 1080p resolution as it can run the most demanding titles like Red Dead Redemption 2, or Metro Exodus, without any hiccups. Since Ryzen 5 3600 CPU comes with an unlocked multiplier and can be overclocked, we have decide to put into our PC build an EVGA’s 600 watts power supply that will provide enough power if you decide to overclock your CPU further. In case you want to game at 4K or 1440p resolution, we recommend you to go with a more powerful PC build, however, even this build will be deliver satisfactory results, but only if you tone down the graphics settings.

Expected Gaming Performance

1080p Gaming @ Ultra SettingsAverage FPS
Assassin’s Creed Odyssey72 FPS
Battlefield V108 FPS
Monster Hunter: World76 FPS
Call of Duty: Warzone117 FPS
Fortnite100 FPS
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt79 FPS
Red Dead Redemption 263 FPS

As you can see, our $800 PC build can run very demanding PC titles with great performance at 1080p resolution. In competitive online first-person shooters, such as Battlefield V or Call of Duty: Warzone, our PC can pushes the frame rate well above 100 FPS mark. Even in very demanding action-adventure titles, such as Assassin’s Creed Odyssey or Read Dead Redemption 2, our PC build can achieve stable 60 FPS, which is great for experiencing these games in their full beauty. Overall, our $800 PC build offers great performance for a reasonable amount of money, which is why this is one of ours best “bang for the buck” PC configurations.

If you are interested in specific details of each individual component of our $800 PC build, then keep reading further.

PC COMPONENTS LIST

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 3600

Cores/Threads: 6C/12T | Base Clock: 3.6 GHz | Boost Clock: 4.2 GHz | L3 Cache: 32MB | TDP: 65W | PassMark Score: 17.861

The AMD Ryzen 5 3600 is an absolutely amazing mid-range processor that features 6 cores and 12 threads. For a price of only $200, this CPU offers unbeatable performance as it beats Intel Core i7-8700K and AMD Ryzen Threadripper 1900X without trouble. With a TDP of only 65 W, and with whooping 32 MB of L3 cache, this CPU can be easily paired with high-end graphics card such as NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti or AMD Radeon RX 5700 XT. Since this CPU was primarily designed for gaming, its performance in video encoding and 3D rendering tasks isn’t as impressive as the one of AMD Ryzen 9 3900X or Intel Core i7-10700K. Nevertheless, it is still without a doubt the best mainstream gaming CPU currently available on the market. The Ryzen 5 3600 comes with its own cooler, however, it doesn’t have an integrated graphics solution, so buying a dedicated graphics card is a must.


Motherboard: ASRock B450M PRO4-F

Form Factor: Micro ATX | Socket: AM4 | Chipset: AMD Promontory B450 | Memory Support: 4 x DDR4-3200 | Features: 2 x PCIe 3.0 x16, 1 x PCIe 2.0 x1, 4 x SATA3, 2 x M.2

ASRock B450M PRO4-F is a reliable budget micro-ATX motherboard based upon AMD’s B450 chipset. The motherboard supports latest AMD’s Matisse and Pinnacle Ridge CPUs, and it also allows you to perform mild overclocking operations. Although it doesn’t pack any extra features such as RGB lighting or on-board Wi-Fi module, this motherboard has all the necessary features you’ll ever need. You can install up to four DDR4 memory stick modules, as well as two graphics cards in Quad CrossFireX configuration, and there are even two M.2 slots for installing high-speed NVMe SSDs. The motherboard also comes with four USB 3.1 Gen1 rear panel ports, as well as with one USB Type-C connector. Speaking of connectivity, there is one 1 GbE LAn Ethernet port, and for audio there is an on-board 7.1-channel Realtek HD audio system.


Memory: Patriot Viper 4 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 3000 MHz Kit

Speed: DDR4 3000 MHz | Timings: 16-18-18-36 | CAS Latency: 16 | Operating Voltage: 1.35V | Capacity: 2 x 8GB

Patriot’s Viper 4 memory stick modules are one of the best budget overclocker-friendly memory modules currently available on the market. This 16 GB kit is comprised of two eight gigabyte modules which offer great performance for reasonable amount of money. With the base frequency of 2.133 MHz, this kit can easily hit 3.000 MHz with XMP 2.0 profile enabled via your motherboard settings. The overclocked timings are also impressive for this budget performance kit, as well as the performance of pre-installed heatsinks which help in cooling down the memory modules. Given the price-to-performance ratio that these sticks offer, it is no wonder why are they our top pick for our $800 gaming PC build.


Graphics Card: XFX RX 5600 XT THICC II PRO

Boost Clock: 1620 MHz | Memory: 6GB GDDR6 | Length: 280 mm | Power Connectors: 1 x 8-pin | Outputs: 3 x DP, 1 x HDMI

For some reason most gamers nowadays avoid buying AMD’s graphics card thinking that they offer worse performance compared to its NVIDIA counterparts. This belief, however, is completely unfounded, as AMD in fact produce some very exceptional mid-range graphics cards. One such card is Radeon RX 5600 XT which for a price of around $300 offers killer performance in 1080P gaming. Featuring 6 GB of ultra-fast GDDR6 memory, as well as support for FreeSync technology and PCIe 4.0 bus interface, this card can run the latest PC titles at more than 80 FPS on average. The Radeon RX 5600 XT also performs very well at 1440P resolution, and is perfect for playing competitive shooter at 144 Hz refresh rate. Despite the fact that it lacks ray tracing capabilities, it is considerably cheaper than the GeForce RTX 2060 which is faster than this card by only 2 to 5 percent. Overall, the Radeon RX 5600 XT is an amazing graphics card for 1080P gaming, and will keep your frame rates high for years to come.


Solid State Drive: Kingston A400 480GB M.2 SSD

Capacity: 480GB | Interface: M.2 PCIe 3.0 x4 | Max. Read Speed: Up to 500 MB/s | Max. Write Speed: Up to 450 MB/s

Speaking of storage, our $800 gaming PC build features no 3.5-inch hard drives, but it does come with a decently spacious 480GB super-fast M.2 NVMe SSD drive made by Kingston. The reason why we decide to go with an NVMe SSD is not only that this device occupies much less space than the ordinary 3.5-inch drive, but also because it offers unprecedented read and write speeds which will enable your computer to load apps in a blink of an eye. With write speed of up to 450 MB/s, this SSD can transfer data files blazingly fast, and can ensure system bootup in mere seconds. The Kingston A400 SSD also offers enough storage space to accommodate an operating system and multiple PC games and applications. In case you need more space, you can always go with a larger SSD, or, you can buy a few classic 3.5-inch hard drives which offer significantly lower price per gigabyte of storage.


Power Supply: EVGA 600 BQ 80+ Bronze Certified

Form Factor: ATX | Capacity: 600W | Efficiency rating: 80 PLUS Bronze Certified | Modularity: Semi-modular

Powerful PC builds require reliable power supply units. One such unit is EVGA’s 600 BQ 80+ Bronze power supply which is able to deliver 600 watts of power to your system. Being a semi-modular PSU, the EVGA 600 BQ allows you to manually connect different power cables to its rear panel, thus enabling you to conduct proper cable management and avoid clutter. The only cable that is non-removable is the 24-pin ATX power connector which is directly plugged into the motherboard. Being a 80+ Bronze certified, this PSU is able to deliver 85 percent efficiency or higher under typical loads, while the other 15 percent is converted to heat which is then dissipated via huge 120 mm fan. The EVGA 600 BQ also comes with numerous heavy duty protections against voltage and current spikes, and is perfectly feasible for performing mild overclocking operations.


Case: GOLDEN FIELD N17 Mid Tower Case

Form Factor: Mid Tower | Motherboard Support: ATX, Micro-ATX, Mini-ITX | Dimensions: 355 × 182 × 400 mm | Fans Support: Up to 6 x 120 mm | I/O Ports: USB 2.0 x 2, USB 3.0 x 1, HD Audio x 1, Mic x 1 | Drive Bays: 2 x 3.5″, 2+2 x 2.5″

GOLDEN FIELD N17 is a very spacious budget mid-tower computer case that offers enough room to accommodate up to six 120 mm fans. Three fans can be placed at the front, one at the back, and two at the bottom of the case. In case you own an AIO cooler, this case can also easily accommodate a 240 mm wide radiator. Being so spacious, this case provides enough room for easy component installation, which is great if you are a DIY beginner. On its front panel you can find one USB 3.0 port and two USB 2.0 ports, and inside it you can store up to four 2.5-inch drives. This case also comes with a tempered-glass panel, which is great if you want to show off your gaming machine. The case doesn’t come with any additional fans, so buying a few of them is necessary to improve already good airflow. Overall, this is a very nice PC case, provided you spend a few more dollars on fans with RGB lighting.

Conclusion

And that’s it! With our $800 PC build you’ll be able to achieve ultimate 1080P gaming experience, without having to worry whether will your PC be able to run latest games on ultra settings for a few more years. We hope our buying guide helped you in search of the information you were looking for. If you still feel confused, and need advice about buying, feel free to post a comment below. We will try to help you.

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