Building a 50k ($600 to $700) exceptional performance Gaming RIG is the objective we have set for the article. At Candytech, we have been building PCs for more than 20 years.
We will build 4 different PC configurations – 2 using the Intel Processors and 2 using the AMD Ryzen processors. I have been building PCs for more than 20 years so you can be sure that you will get excellent advice.
Building First PC Can be Challenging – Things To Know
Building a gaming PC for the first time can be a very challenging task and to choose between the processors – whether to Buy an AMD or Intel or buying the best graphics card – AMD or Nvidia can be daunting.
There are several permutations and combinations that you can have for building a gaming or video editing PC.
Also, we must consider the brands that have good after-sales support in India so down the line can get replacements with ease.
PC Configuration Basics for Beginners
There are many combinations that you can buy when it comes to PC components. But the best configuration is that which optimizes a PC performance as a whole and gives the best possible experience.
For eg. I would not suggest someone buy an RTX 3080 with an Intel Core i3 processor. Or to buy 4 GB ram with a Core i7 processor – if we do that we will have a bottleneck component, which will reduce the performance of the entire Rig.
So it is essential to have all components maximize performance.
So we club a core i7 with an RTX 3080. And GTX 1650 with a Core i3 for best results and best utilization of our budget.
All the PC gaming Build in the article or on Candytech are based on two principles:
- Best Value for Money.
- Performance of Gaming PC as a whole for multiple tasks.
You may also like to Read More on – Best Gaming PC Build Articles (20K to 100K), Best Graphics Cards to buy, other PC Hardware.
Note – Graphics card prices are volatile and unpredictable due to demand and supply issues caused by Cryptocurrency mining. You can buy the GPU as mentioned by us or a cheaper GPU that fits in your budget. All Graphics cards will work with these Rigs.
We will first start with the Intel build and then will also look at the latest AMD Ryzen Build.
PC Configuration No.1 :
Let’s first go through all the parts and then we will get into the overall build and budget and will also look into different configurations that you can purchase.
1). Cabinet – Ant Esports ICE – 120AG Gaming Cabinet:
Price – Rs. 2,655
Ant Esports is one of the best and most affordable spacious gaming cabinets that comes with tempered glass side panel so that you can showcase your fantastic gaming components.
Moreover, it has a separate zone for the power supply unit. It offers excellent cable management so that your gaming rig remains tangle-free. You can fix a mid-size processor cooler and a Graphics card with ease. The overhead interface gives convenience
Key Features:
- Transparent Tempered glass
- Separate zone for power supply
- Black Matte Finish
- Pre-installed 120 mm fan at the rear side
2) Monitor – LG 55cm (21.5 inches) Gaming Monitor (22MK400H)
Price – ₹ 10,990
LG 21.5 inches offers up to 1920 * 1080p resolution which is great for this PC configuration. With a 1080p PC resolution, the experience will be smooth and comfortable.
I would strongly recommend this monitor as you will be able to play all current games like Assassin’s Creed Rogue, GTA 5, CS: GO, Fifa 20, Battlefield 1, Far Cry, and CyberPunk 2077, and even the dreaded Assassin’s Creed Unity at good frame rates.
The monitor comes with a 75 Hz refresh rate and gaming features such as a black stabilizer and Dynamic Action Sync. The TN panel display comes with anti-glare technology. It has a 1 ms response time.
For connectivity, it has HDMI, D-sub, and headphone out.
Also, read about more Full HD Monitors that you can add to the build.
Alternate Choice
Monitor – Acer 21.5 Inch FHD IPS Gaming Monitor: Price – Rs. 10,299
Acer 21.5 inches FHD (1920*1080p) gaming monitor comes with an IPS panel at an affordable INR 10,499. In addition, it has a zero frame design with eye care features that comprise Blur Light Shield. The Flickerless technology reduces the flickering of the screen to give you a lag-free gaming experience.
Further, it has VGA panel and HDMI ports for connectivity. The display has a 75 Hz refresh rate and 4 ms response time with 250 nits brightness and 72% NTSC color gamut.
Key Features:
- Refresh rate – 75 Hz.
- FHD IPS panel display
- 178-degree wide viewing angle
- Offers eye care features
- AMD Free Sync technology
- Warranty – 3 years
3) RAM – Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4 3200
Price – ₹ 3155
Preferably go with Corsair 8GB one of the best build quality components. This LPX module is built with a pure aluminum heat spreader for quick heat dissipation. It is available in multiple colors to match your other components.
The memory offers higher frequency, greater bandwidth, and lower power consumption. It is designed to fit even in a smaller place.
The memory clock speed for the DDR4 Ram is 3200 MHz. The XMP 2.0 bears trouble-free automatic overclocking.
4) HDD – WD Blue 1 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD
Price – ₹ 3,249
1 TB hard disk is the minimum storage you should be buying along with this rig. The Western Digital Drive is good compared to other manufacturers for replacement and warranty fulfillment.
Also, you can purchase the Seagate hard drive. I have used both the drives for years and they work fine and there is little to no difference in performance.
The WD Blue has a spindle speed of 7200 RPM which is better than most 5400 RPM drives, it offers a Cache Memory of 64 MB and high-speed data transfer SATA up to 6 GB/S. I have been using it for the last two years and there have been no issues.
Related Article – Should You Buy an HDD or SATA SSD or NVMe SSD
SSD – XPG A-DATA Gammix 256 GB M.2 SSD:
Price – Rs. 2,860
In this Rig we are using XPG A-DATA Gammix solid-state drive (SSD) with 256 GB capacity. The drive comes a fast read and write speed and will significantly improve your experience. Also, it has M.2 2280 form factor.
Moreover, the drive offers enhanced system stability with 3D NAND flash technology. It sports a slender and black heatsink with the finishing of a hairline brush.
Key Features:
- Up to 2100 Mb/s
- Up to 1500 Mb/s
- Error-correcting technology
- PCIe 4.0 interface
- Warranty – 5 years
6 ) Power Supply – Ant Esports VS600L (FP550B)
Price – ₹ 2300
To run this PC built which is recommended for this Rig you will need a 500 watt PSU minimum so go ahead with an Ant Esports so you have no trouble running it, don’t buy a low-quality PSU which will not let your card and processor run on full load and may damage the components also.
This Power supply is available for a very attractive price and is capable of running the system with ease.
Ant Esports 600 watts is a decent power supply for this price, would recommend it with this build, if you wish to spend less and get a better PSU.
7) Processor – Intel® Core™ i3-10100 Processor
Price – ₹ 9,999
Since we are using the Intel processor for this build I will suggest we go with the 10th Gen Intel processor that offers bang for buck performance.
For this range, you can purchase the core i3 architecture-based processor for Gaming.
The Intel Core i3 – 10100 Processor is clocked at 3.6 GHz (up to 4.30 GHz turbo boost) with 6 MB Cache, it is based on the Comet Lake architecture and is manufactured with a 14 nm manufacturing process. The processor has 4 cores and 8 threads and 65 W TDP.
It is loaded with Intel UHD graphics 630 with max resolution up to 4096 * 2160 pixels. We will not be using the internal graphics card but will add our own GPU.
Graphics card – Colorful GeForce GTX 1650 4 GB GDDR5 – Price – Rs. 22,900
The Colorful GeForce GTX 1650 graphics card comes with Twin fan technology that keeps the system cool and calm even under pressure. The card comes with 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM and has a 128-bit memory bus interface, and it has a maximum clock speed of 1785 MHz.
The GTX 1650 is one of the best-dedicated GPUs for 1080p gaming, and it allows for playing all the modern gaming titles smoothly. Also, the GTX 1650 is relatively faster than GTX 1050Ti when it comes to fantastic gaming performance.
Key Features:
- Nvidia Turing Architecture
- 4 GB GDDR5 VRAM
- 896 Cuda cores
- Up to 1785 MHz maximum frequency
- Dual 90 mm twin blade fan
Motherboard – MSI B560M Pro-E mATX Motherboard – Price – Rs. 8,299
MSI B560M Pro-E gaming motherboard has a micro-ATX form factor compatible with Intel’s 10th gen processor with LGA 1200 socket. Also, the board supports DDR4 memory with up to 5200 MHz frequency. It has PCIe 4.0 support.
Moreover, it has a premium design and digital power output. This design offers more performance by supporting more cores. This device has been built to give you more stability with the best performance.
Key Features:
- LGA 1200 socket
- Supports DDR4 RAM up to 5200 MHz
- Turbo M.2 form factor
- Digital power design
Price summary table for a quick look with components list and models used in PC configuration:
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price (Rs.) |
| Cabinet | Ant Esports ICE – 120AG mid tower cabinet | 2,720 |
| Monitor | Acer 21.5 inch FHD IPS gaming monitor | 10,299 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4 3200 RAM | 3,155 |
| Hard Disk | WD 1 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD | 2,999 |
| SSD | XPG 256 GB solid data drive | 2,860 |
| Power Supply | Ant Esports VS600L Power Supply | 2,199 |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-10100 Desktop Processor | 7,493 |
| Graphics Card | Colorful GTX 1650 4GB Graphics card | 22,900 |
| MotherBoard | MSI B560M PRO-E Motherboard | 8,299 |
| Total | 62,924 |
PC Configuration No.2 :
In the second PC build, we will use the new Intel Core i3 12100F processor and a slightly cheaper GT 1030 Graphics card. You can also use the GTX 1650 instead of the GT 1030.
Cabinet – Corsair Carbide Series Gaming Case
Price – ₹ 2,959
The Corsair Carbide gaming PC cabinet is spacious with a large side panel window. Corsair builds great cabinets and is value for money.
I am using this cabinet for the last 1 year for my second PC and so far it has worked well.
The cabinet has a smart design with a decent look and an enduring structure. You can arrange up to 5 fans. The cabinet offers excellent cooling and Airflow and is robustly built.
The cable routing cutouts help to lessen clutter while the in-built dust filters preserve the segments.
This case contains front ports for USB 3.0 with an internal connector. With this device, you can organize up to four storage drives and 7 PCIe slots.
Monitor – Acer Nitro QG221Q 21.5 Inch Full HD Monitor
Price – ₹ 7,999
A 75 Hz refresh rate monitor is best suited for this PC configuration as it offers lag-free gaming. It has a 1 ms response time. The computer supports up to 178°
The ports include VGA and 2 * HDMI. It supports AMD Radeon free sync technology. It has a VESA Wall mount and the black boost – flicker less technology.
Power Supply – GIGABYTE 80 Plus Bronze Power Supply (GP-P550B)
Price – ₹ 3,899
Running such a PC configuration, one needs to establish a power supply of about 500 – 550 W. This Gigabyte 80 Plus bronze power supply comes with 550 Watts and is new in the market with an unyielding purpose.
The power supply contains a 120 mm Silent Hydraulic Bearing fan. It has a standard flat 16A socket power cable.
Processor – 12th Gen Intel Core i3 – 12100F – Price – Rs. 10,980
Intel 12th gen Core i3 – 12100F desktop processor comes with 4 cores and 8 threads architecture and has 12 MB Intel smart memory cache. Also, the chipset includes a cooling fan to keep the system cool and calm.
Further, it supports DDR5 and DDR4 RAM. However, we will use the DDR4 Ram as DDR5 is very expensive currently. Also, the processor has a turbo clock boost up to 4.30 GHz. The core – i3 is one of the fastest affordable gaming processors. However, it lacks an integrated graphics card, so you need to add a dedicated GPU to get the best out of your gaming sessions.
Key Features:
- 4 cores and 8 threads with 12 Mb cache
- LGA 1700 socket
- Up to 4.30 GHz
- Supports DDR4 and DDR5 RAM
- 58 Watts TDP
Graphics Card – Zotac GeForce GT 1030 2 GB GDRR5 dedicated GPU:
Price – Rs. 8,369
Zotac GeForce GT 1030 gaming graphics card comes with 2 GB GDDR5 VRAM, which clocks at 1468 MHz. Also, the card is manufactured on the Nvidia Pascal architecture, which offers a fantastic gaming performance.
Moreover, GT 1030 is the best choice if you want excellent gaming at an affordable rate. Also, it is a power-efficient GPU and consumes about 30 Watts of power.
Key Features:
- 2 GB GDDR5 VRAM
- One-click game optimization
- Nvidia Pascal architecture
- Compact design with a single fan
We are choosing the GTX 1030 as we have limited budget of 50K. You can always use a GTX 1650 or even a GTX 1660 along with the 12th Gen Core i3 processor.
Motherboard – MSI Pro H610M-G DDR4 gaming motherboard:
Price – 9,999
MSI Pro H610M-G comes with LGA 1700 socket that is compatible with all the latest Intel 12th gen core processors. It supports dual-channel DDR4 RAM. Also, the board has a micro-ATX form factor and has PCIe 4.0 interface.
Further, the motherboard sports VRM with MSI core boost technology offers enhanced stability and excellent performance. Also, the thickened copper PCB base is built to dissipate more heat.
Key Features:
- 1700 LGA socket
- Compatible with Intel 12th gen core processors
- Micro-ATX form factor
- Supports up to 3200 MHz memory speed
- Supports passive and AI cooling technology
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price (Rs.) |
| Cabinet | Ant Esports ICE – 120AG mid tower cabinet | 2,720 |
| Monitor | Acer 21.5 inch FHD IPS gaming monitor | 10,299 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4 3200 RAM | 3,155 |
| Hard Disk | WD 1 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD | 2,999 |
| SSD | XPG 256 GB solid-state drive | 2,860 |
| Power Supply | Ant Esports VS600 Power Supply | 2,199 |
| Processor | 12th Gen Intel i3 – 12100F desktop processor | 10,980 |
| Graphics Card | Zotac 1030 2 GB GDDR5 Graphics card | 8,390 |
| MotherBoard | MSI PRO H610M-G DDR4 Motherboard | 9999 |
| Total | 53,601 |
Note* – We are using the GT 1030 in this build due to the budget restriction, you can also but a GTX 1050 Ti or the GTX 1650 keeping all other parts same. You will get close to 30% boost in performance when upgrading to a GTX 1650.
PC Configuration No.3 (AMD RYZEN BUILD FOR 50K):
Next, we have two Gaming PC that is built using AMD Ryzen processors.
In the first build, we are using the AMD Ryzen 5600G processor that comes with an in-built Graphics card and you don’t need to buy an external GPU.
Processor – AMD Ryzen 5 5600G Desktop Processor with Radeon™ Graphics
Price – ₹ 21,799
The AMD 5000 series offers the best and powerful processor chipsets. The one we used in this build is Ryzen 5 5600G chipset that comes with 6 cores and 12 threads.
In addition, it has a 19 MB cache with a 3.9 GHz base frequency and up to 4.4 GHz turbo boost.
The machine offers a dual memory channel with a DDR4 (3200 MHz) and 65 W TDP.
Lastly, it includes a Wraith Stealth heatsink fan.
In short, this chipset gives excellent performance and remains cools even at over-clocking.
Motherboard – ASUS Prime B550M-K (AMD AM4 Socket)
The Asus prime B550M-K is an excellent motherboard to pair with the latest AMD Ryzen 5000 series of processors.
The Asus motherboard supports almost all the latest graphics cards. The one we choose for this build gives you an immersive gaming experience.
The Motherboard has an AM4 socket and is compatible with both Ryzen 3000 and 5000 series processors.
The motherboard has got a 1 GB Ethernet port, support for Dual Channel Ram
Read More about the latest AMD Motherboards Here.
Price – ₹ 8,999
Key Specs
- Ultra-fast PCIe gen 3 * 4 M.2
- supports SATA mode
- HDMI and DVI-D ports
- 2 Slots for Nvme SSDs
- 1 GB ethernet Port
- Dual-channel Non-ECC unbuffered DDR4 memory, 4 DIMMs
- High-quality audio capacitors and noise guard with LED trace path lighting.
Summary Table For the Gaming PC Build 3:
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price (Rs.) |
| Cabinet | Ant Esports ICE – 211TG mid tower cabinet | 2,720 |
| Monitor | Acer 21.5 inch FHD IPS gaming monitor | 10,499 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4 3200 | 3,180 |
| Hard Disk | Seagate BarraCuda 1 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD | 2,999 |
| SSD | XPG 256 GB solid-state drive | 2,860 |
| Power Supply | Ant Esports VS500L Power Supply | 2,199 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 5600 G Desktop Processor | 21,629 |
| MotherBoard | GIGABYTE B450M DS3H Ultra Durable | 7930 |
| Total | 54,016 |
You can also add a dedicated graphics card at a later stage to the gaming pc build. The Ryzen 5600G is compatible with all AMD or Nvidia Graphics cards. You can buy a GTX 1650, 1050 Ti or GTX 1660 at a later stage.
PC Configuration No.4 AMD Ryzen 3500 Build :
If you want to build a Gaming PC with AMD Ryzen processor and a dedicated Graphics card below mentioned build is ideal for you. This will offer better performance than the Ryzen 5600G integrated GPU.
Processor – AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Desktop processor:
Price – Rs. 14,479
AMD Ryzen 5 3500 desktop processor comes with 6 cores and 6 threads architecture with 19 MB cache memory. Also, the chipset has a 3.6 GHz base clock speed and a 4.1 GHz turbo boost frequency. It is processed on the 7 nm Zen 2 architecture, giving you a fantastic performance.
Moreover, Ryzen 3500 is an excellent choice for a mid-gaming experience. It can play almost all AAA games at 1080p with low to medium settings if you pair the chip with a decent graphics card like GTX 1650, as it lacks an integrated GPU.
Key Features:
- 6 cores and 6 threads with 19 MB cache
- Up to 4.1 GHz turbo boost speed
- Includes Wraith Stealth fan
- Supports AM4 socket motherboard
- Supports dual-channel DDR4 RAM with up to 3200 MHz frequency
| PC Configuration | Model & Specification | Price (Rs.) |
| Cabinet | Ant Esports ICE – 211TG mid tower cabinet | 2,720 |
| Monitor | Acer 21.5 inch FHD IPS gaming monitor | 10,499 |
| Ram | Corsair Vengeance LPX 8GB DDR4 3200 | 3,180 |
| Hard Disk | WD Blue 1 TB Internal Hard Drive HDD | 2,999 |
| SSD | XPG 256 GB solid-state drive | 2,860 |
| Power Supply | Ant Esports VS600 Watts Power Supply | 2,199 |
| Processor | AMD Ryzen 5 3500 Desktop processor | 14,479 |
| Graphics Card | Colorful GTX 1650 4 GB Graphics card | 22,900 |
| MotherBoard | ASUS Prime B550M-K Motherboard | 9,300 |
| Total | 67,223 |
Important: Two more Articles you should read before going ahead with Building a Gaming PC:
Concluding Thoughts – Gaming PC 50K
Most builds you will find online are either outdated or exclude the monitor when building a PC. But in my experience when we think of building the PC we need to also include the monitor in the budget.
Some months back I created a Rig that had an online price of 83,000 and was able to source all parts online and assemble it myself.
Most local dealers don’t know much about PC builds they try to sell whatever they have and will say that this offers better performance than the other parts. Don’t buy that logic.
You can purchase all the parts online and ask some local dealer or computer service shop to fit it for you they usually charge around Rs. 300 to Rs. 500 for assembling the PC parts.
These are the three great options you can explore or you can contact us for some personal feedback we will help you with building the best gaming Rig.
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