Building the Best PCs in January 2024
When it comes to building a Personal Computer (PC) in 2024, finding the best CPUs and GPUs for the best price can be tricky, especially post-holiday season. However, I have highlighted three PCs, ranging from $600 to $2,000, that are indeed worth your dollar and not overpriced. We have created guides on the best PCs to build in the month of January 2024. Below are the recommended builds, which vary based on budget and requirements:
Please note: Please note that the prices listed in this blog are accurate as of the date of publication and may be subject to change.
The $600 Gaming PC Build
A good quality PC with a budget of $600 is hard to come by, but not impossible. Targeting 1080p 144 FPS and 1080p 60 FPS gaming, and streaming capabilities, here are the components for your $600 build in January 2024:
- CPU: Intel I3 1200f – $98.99
- GPU: Intel Arc a580 – $169.99
- Motherboard: Micro ATX b660 – $94.94
- RAM: DDR4, 3200 MHz, 16 GB – $35.99
- Storage: 1TB M.2 SSD PCIe 3.0 – $53.99
- Case: Cooler Master q300l version – $57.99
- Power supply: MSI a550 BN – $53.99
- Optional: Wi-Fi 6E card – $29.99
Total: $595.87*
The $1000 Gaming PC Build
Targeting 1440p 144 FPS, 1440p 60 FPS, video editing, VR gaming, and streaming capabilities, here how to spend your $1000 budget in January 2024:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 57600 – $229.00
- GPU: AMD Radeon 6750 XT – $349.99
- Motherboard: Micro ATX b650 with inbuilt Wi-fi – $159.99
- RAM: 32 GB D5 memory, 6000 MHz, CAS 38 latency – $96.99
- Storage: Team Group Cardera A440 Pro PCEN 4.0 SSD (1 TB) – $59.99
- Case: Montech X1 – $79.99
- Power supply: CXM CX 650M – $79.99
Total: $1,055.94*
The $2000 Gaming PC Build
A PC build with a budget of ~$2000 targets 4K 240 FPS, 4K 144 FPS, and 4K 60 FPS gaming. It should also offer video editing, VR gaming, and streaming capabilities:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 5 7800 X3D – $419.00
- GPU: AMD Radeon 7900 XTX – $979.00
- ASUS TUF Gaming B650-PLUS WiFi Socket – $214.99
- RAM: 32 GB D5 memory, 6400 MHz, CAS 32 latency – $124.99
- Storage: Team Group Cardera A440 Pro PCEN 4.0 SSD (2 TB) – $139.99
- MONTECH King 95 PRO Dual-Chamber ATX Mid-Tower – $149.00
- Power supply: Montech Sentry (850 W) – $96.00
Total: $2,122.97*
Building a PC can be challenging, but with the right budget and components, you can build the PC that suits your needs. Using these three builds as a basis, you can modify or expand according to what you’re looking for in a PC. Happy building!
