The Ultimate Price to Performance PC

The Ultimate Price to Performance PC

Table of Contents

1. 💻 Introduction to Cheapskate: The Ultimate Price to Performance PC Challenge
2. 🖥️ The Rules and Guidelines of the Build
3. ⚙️ CPU: FX 6300
4. 🖥️ Motherboard: Gigabyte GA 990fx a d3
5. ❄️ Cooling System: Cooler Master Hyper T4
6. 🎮 GPU: MSI R9 285
7. 🖥️ RAM: Corsair Vengeance 1600MHz
8. 💽 Storage: 500GB Atashi 7200 RPM Drive
9. 🔌 Power Supply: Xigmatek 600 Watt PSU
10. 🖥️ Case: Cooler Master Centurian 580ex
11. 📈 Performance testing and Overclocking Results
12. 📝 Conclusion and Future Upgrade Possibilities

Introduction to Cheapskate: The Ultimate Price to Performance PC Challenge

In a Quest to achieve the best price-to-performance ratio using only secondhand parts, I embarked on the thrilling journey of building what I call "Cheapskate." This build is a testament to the fact that high-quality gaming experiences can be achieved without breaking the bank. The components chosen for this project are a testament to the affordability and power of secondhand parts. Now, let's delve into the rules and guidelines that governed this unique and exciting build.

The Rules and Guidelines of the Build

To ensure the success of the Cheapskate build, strict rules and guidelines were established:

• All parts must be secondhand to achieve the best price-to-performance ratio.
• Purchases could not be made from acquaintances or through exclusive deals, ensuring accessibility to anyone.
• The system must have a clear upgrade path, whether through overclockable CPUs, expandable RAM slots, or increased power supply support.
• Components must be balanced to avoid severe bottlenecks.
• The system must be powerful enough to run modern games at reasonable settings and frame rates at 1080p resolution.

⚙️ CPU: FX 6300

At the heart of Cheapskate lies the AMD FX 6300 CPU, acquired for a modest sum of 60 bucks. Though considered weak when paired with higher tier modern GPUs, it's a perfect fit for this build. Additionally, its overclocking capabilities further enhance its appeal.

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