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BROKE vs PRO Gaming PC

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BROKE vs PRO Gaming PC

BROKE vs PRO Gaming PC

This video showcases the process of building a budget-friendly gaming PC compared to a high-end pre-built model. The creator gathers components, assembles the PC, and tests its performance against a more powerful setup.

By Austin Evans

Published Oct 2019·Updated Jun 2026

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Materials

Compact project bill of materials.

Maingear Vybe1 Gaming Desktop PC
1 item
Price unknownExact model
Microsoft Windows 10 Home
1 item
Price unknownWindows 10 Home
ESET Antivirus
1 item
Price unknownESET Antivirus
Crucial Sport 4GB DDR4

1 item

Price unknownCrucial Sport 4GB DDR4

HyperX FURY S Pro Extended Gaming Mouse Pad

1 item

Price unknownHyperX FURY S Pro

Inland Professional 120GB SSD

1 item

Price unknownInland 120GB SSD

Solid Gear 400W ATX PSU

1 item

Price unknownSolid Gear 400W ATX PSU

Gigabyte GeForce GT 1030

1 item

Price unknownGigabyte GeForce GT 1030

Gigabyte GA-A320M-S2H AM4

1 item

Price unknownGigabyte GA-A320M-S2H AM4

Kingwin 6-Bay Miner ATX Open-Air GPU Case

1 item

Price unknownKingwin 6-Bay Miner ATX Open-Air GPU Case

Tools Needed

Cable ties
Power supply
Graphics card
Processor
Motherboard
Memory
SSD

Steps

1
Collect all necessary components for the PC build, including the processor, memory, motherboard, graphics card, SSD, and power supply.
2
Select a reliable 400-watt power supply for your build.
3
Set up the processor, memory, motherboard, graphics card, SSD, and power supply in the case.
4
Use cable ties to organize and manage the cables within the PC case.
5
Power on the PC to ensure that the graphics card and CPU are functioning properly.
6
Make any necessary adjustments to ensure the computer is fully functional and ready for gaming.
7
Set up peripherals and ensure everything is ready for gameplay.