With $700 we’re getting into what we call the mid-range section of gaming PC builds and because of that, the capabilities also increase. You’re looking at a more than respectable rig that will be able to run the latest AAA titles in both 1080p and 1440p with very little compromise in terms of graphical quality. Additionally, due to the AMD nature of the build, it is very flexible, so you can upgrade it to a high-end 4k build later down the line. Unfortunately, due to various factors, the prices of the hardware listed fluctuate daily. We aim to update all of our builds as much as we can to ensure they are as close to the specified build price as possible.
- Last Updated - May 26, 2021
The increased performance of the Ryzen 5 3600 compared to lower-priced CPUs is what makes this build shine. The 6 cores and 12 threads give this the processing power to handle all the AAA gaming you require and the CPU itself has been fine-tuned to achieve 100+ FPS in the most current games. It also comes with a base clock of 3.6GHz but a huge overclock capability of up to 4.2GHz boosting performance to max levels. The wraith spire fan included is also a surprisingly effective cooling solution so no need to go out and purchase additional cooling power.
The MSI B450M PRO-VDH Max is a popular choice in most of our gaming PC builds due to supporting Ryzen third-generation processors. Not only this, it is also fantastic value for money and doesn’t skimp on the materials used. It has steel PCI-e slots and high-quality audio capacitors for HD sound. Furthermore, DDR4 RAM boost technology provides a clean signal, improving stability and overall performance for your memory.
Corsair’s Vengeance range is another of our gaming PC build staples due to the high-quality nature of all Corsair’s products and the memory speed. This time we’ve opted for the 3200MHz variation as it matches perfectly with the Ryzen 3600x detailed above. Additionally, we think two 8GB sticks should be enough to cope with the stress and anything more would be a little overkill.
XFX has featured in both our $600 and now $700 builds and for very good reason. The RX 500 series of graphics cards they have made are some of the best bang for your buck out there and with the RX 590 Fatboy Core Edition, it’s another step up in terms of its capabilities. It features 8GB of GDDR5 memory so keeping up with the most visually demanding AAA titles won’t be an issue along with the dual dissipation fan system, they’ll be no overheating. This is also a VR ready graphics card so if you are looking to hook up your preferred VR headset, you can enjoy your virtual environments with this $700 gaming PC.
For the storage solution, we’ve chosen an SSD and more specifically, WD Blue’s 500GB variant. This internal SSD provides a little more performance over the more traditional externally mounted SSD, featuring over 4 times the speeds. The incredibly small form factor is also another plus over the SSD standard, allowing you to neatly slide it into your build without having to mount it on the case. You can also check out our other budget gaming PC build pages such as our $500 & $600 builds.
Phanteks cases are some of the most well-made cases around today. They’re built with high-quality metals and plastics, coupled with arguably better aesthetics than some of the more higher priced cases out there. The Phanteks Eclipse P360X is another of their successes sporting a sleek black look and unique exterior design with integrated RGB Lighting and 120mm cooling fan. There is also a full-length tempered glass side panel which is impressive for the price you’re going to be paying. It’s a fantastic value for money piece of kit, perfect for housing your new gaming PC build.
This non-modular power supply from Thermaltake does the job for this gaming PC build. It has a high-efficiency rating of up to 86%, offers great cooling with an ultra-quiet 120mm fan and because its Thermaltake, you know its a trusted brand. The high-quality components used to protect it against any capacitor explosion and leakage thus showcasing the reliability of this PSU.
- Last Updated - May 26, 2021
Conclusion
This gaming PC build gives you enough power to enable a silky smooth 1080p and 1440p gaming experience while coming in at a very reasonable price. Due to the slight step up over the $600 console killer PC build, the improved components give you a boost in terms of performance and the actual visual architecture of the rig making it that much more appealing. If you did end up building this rig, enjoy your new PC! Be sure to check out our other articles if you have any issues or want to explore different options!