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Best Budget Gaming PC Builds 2022: $500-$700

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Three PC Builds At Three Price Ranges

If you’re looking for the best budget gaming PC for your money in 2022, you’ve come to the right place. In this blog post, we’re taking a look at three different gaming PC builds at varying budget ranges.- Each perfect for any gamer on a tight budget. So, whether you’re looking to play the latest games at high settings or want a machine that can handle most games, we have you covered.

Each of the builds featured in this guide are not pre-built systems. To get the best bang for your buck, we recommend building a system by yourself using guides – Such as our how to build a PC guide – or with the help of a friend or professional who knows what they’re doing. PCs may seem intimidating to put together by yourself, but we promise they’re just like big adult lego sets!

Please note that system component prices fluctuate on a daily basis. Thanks to crypto miners and supply chain problems, your total cost may come out higher (or lower!) than the total we reached when building these systems. Feel free to ask in the comments if you find an alternative component and want an opinion on it!

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The $500 Build

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Our first option is for the tightest budgets with no wiggle room. There may not be as many bells and whistles, but this system is solid and will be able to run games well. Eg. Fortnite at 90 FPS, League of Legends at 185 FPS, CS:GO at 140FPS and Assassin’s Creed Valhalla at 30 FPS. This PC is chock-full of the highest value for your money components, and we’ve impressed ourselves with how well it runs for this price range. We’ve also got some extras we recommend such as Wi-Fi cards, Ethernet Cables, and the best bargain Peripherals too. Before we go over each part individually, let’s take a look at what this build contains:

This PC was built with upgradability in mind. The Ryzen 7 5700G APU is an incredible CPU with capable graphics. This APU will suffice to play any Esports title such as Valorant, League, Dota, Fortnite or CSGO at a respectable framerate. But where this build shines is its upgradability. It provides an incredibly potent platform ready to accept a GPU, such as the GTX 2060 in our $700 build. Once a powerful GPU has been installed, this system will rival most $1000+ system builds out there. So if you’re on a budget, we recommend this machine to be the place to start whilst you save a little bit of extra cash for your choice of GPU.

The $600 Build

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This budget gaming PC build is for those who want a little more power out of their system. This build includes a faster CPU and a step-up in GPU power via a dedicated graphics card that will let you enjoy the latest games on higher settings. Plus, we’ve added in some extras like an SSD to make sure your system is as snappy as possible. Similar to the previous build, we’ve added a few peripheral recommendations which we hold in high regard for the best quality for the price. Lets have an overview of this system’s components before delving into each part.

System overview:

TOTAL COST: $617.42

Optional extras:

Our recommended budget peripherals:

This $600 system punches way above it’s weight. With the Ryzen 5 5600G you get a powerhouse of a processor which can respectably handle anything you throw at it. Paired with the 16gb of Corsair Vengeance LPX DDR4 RAM and the GTX 1650 4GB GPU, this machine has enough resources to respectably run any modern AAA title. This system is a great option for getting into PC gaming and especially esports. This machine will run any Esports Title extremely well. Enough for a 144hz monitor to be of use, giving you the edge against other players. This platform is also extremely upgradable down the line, being able to accept more RAM, better storage such as m.2 SSDs and is ready to swap out to a more powerful graphics card if you feel the need. Comment below if you need an opinion or want to see if a current deal you have found is worth swapping into the system!

The $700 Build

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And finally, we have our third and final budget gaming PC build. This system is for gamers who want the best of the best on a tight budget. With this build, you’re getting the most powerful GPU we could fit in this budget, a much faster SSD, and a bevy of other features that make this machine an absolute powerhouse. With this system, you’ll not have an issue playing any game you desire. This PC truly is the highest quality-for-value system we could create. And in keeping with the best quality-for-value, we’ve also compiled a recommended list of peripherals to pair with this system too.

Let’s have a look inside of this case and break down why this is truly a steal of a system:

This machine is the best value gaming machine we could fathom for $700. This beast will churn through any modern AAA title and will give hundreds of FPS on any esports title. If you’re looking for the best your money can buy whilst still on a budget, then this is the machine to aim for. The only alternative we would recommend for 4% extra CPU performance is if you can get the Ryzen 5 5600 (without the G). However, we’ve noticed that the 5600G is often cheaper and on offer more often than the 5600, and for over $50 saved, we think the trade-off is minimal. This machine boasts the upgraded and faster Crucial MX500 SSD, but our recommendation is to put an M.2 such as the Samsung 970 Evo into the system as soon as possible. This allows your PC to boot faster, and run games with almost no load time, making this already beast of a PC feel like a monster. As always, feel free to comment below and we will share our thoughts for alternatives or deals you might have found!

The Best Budget Gaming Peripherals

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Now that you have your budget gaming PC build squared away, it’s time to start thinking about peripherals. We’ve highlighted what we consider to be the best peripherals for different games and price points, which we’ve cherry-picked from our other guides.

Monitors:

A good monitor is essential for any PC gamer, and we’ve got a few great options picked out from our best budget gaming monitors 2022 guide:

1. BenQ GL2480 – A 24 inch 1080p monitor which has a 75hz refresh rate. One of the cheapest entries at $149, we recommend this huge value monitor for the lowest of budgets getting into gaming.

2. ASUS VG248QE – A 24″ Full HD 1920×1080 144Hz gaming monitor for $204. Is there anything more to say? This is a fantastic budget entry for those looking to have the high-refresh rate edge.

3. AOC CQ27G2– This 27″ Curved & Frameless Gaming Monitor features QHD 2K (1440p) at 144hz. This thing packs huge bang for your buck at only $289.

Gaming Mice:

A good gaming mouse can make all the difference in your gameplay, and we’ve got a few great options for you to choose from.

For FPS Gaming:

1. – Logitech g203 – This wired mouse has RGB, up to 8,000 DPI and has a great Logitech sensor all for under $30. Yes it has no bells and whistles, but it’s a complete steal and what we recommend anyone on the tightest of budgets.

2. Glorious Model O – Wired or Wireless, whatever option you decide on, this mouse is a step up. Super lightweight with the incredible Pixart 3360 Sensor, the Glorious Model O has been some of Esports Maps’ staff daily mouse for years.

For MOBAs:

1. Logitech G502 – This mouse has everything you would expect from a Logitech mouse from build quality to a fantastic sensor – plus 11 programmable buttons for all your ability binds in MOBAs or MMORPGs. A staple for under $40.

2. Razer Naga Trinity – Razer’s modular mouse for any situation. If you need 12 side buttons for every ability, 8 hotkeys for fast-action binds or 2 side buttons for a streamlined approach, the Naga Trinity comes out on top – All for under $60.

Gaming Keyboards:

A good gaming keyboard is key (pun intended) to any PC gamer’s toolkit. Here are a few of our favourites.

1. RK ROYAL KLUDGE RK61 – We don’t understand how they’re selling this keyboard for such a low price. At this price point, you’re getting replica cherry MX Red Switches which feel great, as well as a great looking and well build keyboard. We cannot recommend this keyboard enough for those looking to get into gaming for a tight budget.

2. HK GAMING GK61 – If you’re looking for amazing build quality at a low price point, as well as the ability to  bind specific program keys and use macros, the the slightly more expensive GK61 is our pick. It’s a fantastic choice and you can get it in nearly any style you desire!

Headsets:

A quality headset is a must for any PC gamer. Here are a few of our top picks.

1. – Razer Kraken Gaming Headset – Razer knows how to do it when it comes to gaming at a great price. Being able to choose from a decent selection of colours, having a great mic and just overall revered to be a staple gaming headset.

2. Logitech G335 – This Headset is pure quality for the price. It features a flip-to-mute microphone for ease of use. It has easy to access volume control wheel options and is overall very light and of the build quality we expect from Logitech.

Conclusion

So, what are you waiting for? Get building! Feel free to mix and match certain components if you have a budget in-between our set numbers. (such as more SSD storage or a better Wi-Fi card.) And let us know in the comments if you have any questions about the builds or components you think are good substitutions – we’ll get back to you with some solid advice ASAP.

Be sure to check back here at Esports Maps for more great PC build guides and gaming content. such as our Expensive vs Budget PC cases comparison. Gaming on a budget has never been easier. Thanks for reading and Happy Gaming!

-The Esports Maps Team.

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