To find the best gaming PC build under 500 dollars you’re going to have to find the best parts for the lowest price possible and then build it yourself. Building your own computer has many benefits and is actually a lot easier than you think!
Well you just lucked out! 
Today I feel like sharing how to build the best gaming PC build for under 500 dollars and I also want to show you the best place to get your parts for this EPIC build!
Next-gen PC gaming is going to take quite a bit of GPU and CPU power to run games for the next few years…
But… for around the same price as the present day consoles you can build a custom gaming PC that OWNS! (Seriously.) 
You’re About To Build a Beast
I mean, we’re talking MAX graphic settings on most games that are coming up. This build is worth every penny because PC gaming also comes with it’s many benefits. . . (Loads of free games, game modding support, an awesome community – etc.)
Trust me, you’ll never regret the day that you become an official PC gamer. 
So let’s get down to it.
How would an individual go about building a custom gaming computer for under $500? Seems impossible, right?
WRONG. Sure the initial price of a gaming computer can be spendy, but that’s the whole point of getting this particular build for this price. This build will run games much smoother and much faster than the Xbox One or the PS4!
Also if you don’t have all of the money required to get the full build then that’s fine! For me, I bought each part as I could afford them and then once I had every part with me I watched a video tutorial on how to build a computer while I was actually building my computer. Building the computer while watching the video helped out a TON.
Honestly, the video that best explains the process of building a custom computer is on Newegg TV. In the video, Paul from Newegg shows you step by step how to build a computer from scratch! The video is below so when you go to build your gaming computer you can just bookmark this post and refer to it here if you’d like!
How To Build A Computer
Be sure to follow this video step by step as you build your PC. This is the same video that I viewed before and during my building process!
It’s a great idea to understand exactly what you’re getting into so I suggest watching the series as many times as possible! 
Optimal Hardware For A $500 Budget
Last Updated: February 14th, 2017
I have found the following parts to be of the best value to build an epic gaming monster for under 500 bucks.
Each link will take you to Amazon’s listing for the certain part. Amazon has the world’s greatest customer service team and you are guaranteed a perfect transaction when doing business with Amazon.
Computer case – Thermaltake Versa H22
Motherboard – Gigabyte Intel H110 Micro ATX DDR4 GA-H110M-A
Video Card – ZOTAC GeForce GTX 1050 Ti Mini 4GB
Processor – Intel Core i3-7100
RAM – Ballistix Sport LT 8GB Single DDR4
Hard Drive – Seagate 1TB
CD Drive – Asus 24x DVD-RW
Power supply – EVGA 500w W1 80+
Final Price: $535.77
Details
Though these days it can be tough to squeeze a custom gaming PC for $500, this build does the trick. Now the prices of the parts do rise and fall so even though at the time of this writing the build is $514 it can still be lower or higher than that number, it just depends on the prices of each part.
With PC gaming evolving as much as it is with it’s hardware, it is currently kind of tough to get a custom gaming PC that will be up to good use for the next few years. Give the PC gaming industry some time and things will become much more cheaper as PC power increases.
Now although this build might be more than your budget you will just need to trust me on this one. This is THE build that you are looking for around $500. This is going to give you an amazing PC gaming experience and so dishing out an extra bit to create it really shouldn’t phase you.
A quick note about the CPU, there are different options to go about purchasing it. Just go with the option that states “Processor Only” because it will come with the stock Intel cooler. I wouldn’t worry about having any other type of cooler until you decide to upgrade the processor down the road to one that will allow you to overclock. Otherwise the stock cooler is going to do just fine.
I have changed the computer case to the Thermaltake one simply because it comes with a front USB 3.0 slot and this build can do USB 3.0. It’s ten dollars more expensive than your cheapest computer cases so if you’re really trying to get the best/lowest budget possible for your build then I would suggest grabbing this case instead.
If you want to browse through a bunch of different case choices then Click Here!
If you have the extra bit of room in your budget for it, a 4GB RX 480 would be the most optimal choice for the video card. But since the pricing is a bit off right now, it makes sense to pick up the 1050 Ti. The 1050 Ti is an amazing card and right now it’s at a very low price, I’d grab it while it’s still at this current price point of around $140!
Seriously though, with the performance of it… well I had a Radeon HD 7770 with my last build and this card owns the performance of my previous card. I was able to run Skyrim at max texture settings no AA and Dragon Age: Inquisition at tweaked med-highish settings. This would have been an epic upgrade from my last build!
Luckily, this build is pretty beast and will handle the epicness of the PC gaming world for a bit. You’ll have 1TB worth of storage space and this will ensure that you have enough space for the big titles such as Fallout 4 or Star Wars Battlefront!
A keyboard, mouse, and monitor are also needed to experience the beauty of the PC gaming world. If you’re currently looking for a good gaming keyboard then you should check out this awesome keyboard/mouse combination. It’s pretty slick, it looks unique and it has a nice price tag on it.
Keyboard/Mouse – CM Storm Devastator II
As I said, a monitor is also needed. I’ve used this 1080p monitor by Asus for many years now and it still works just as if it were brand new. I would definitely recommend checking it out!
Monitor – Asus VS228H
Optionally if you’re looking for a controller to use for your new gaming PC then I’d suggest taking a look at my picks for the Best PC Gaming Controllers. I personally use the glowing LED controller, but any of the controllers in that list will work just fine with this build and any other build with USB slots which I guess would be basically every PC out there!
Operating System And Internet Connection
Choosing an operating system is entirely up to you. Windows 10 costs about $90 and nobody really wants to dish out that kind of cash for an operating system. You could always throw Linux on your computer for the time being until you save enough money or figure out a way to get Windows 10 for free on a burnt disk.
Linux is a free open source operating system and Steam works pretty well with it but not every game has been moved over to the Linux OS.
I will not show you how to get Windows for free simply because I do not promote piracy or illegal downloads in any way shape or form. But like I said above, it is entirely up to you. Google it if you really want to pirate Windows.
If you do decide to go with Windows, make sure that you grab the 64bit version so that you will be able to use all 8GB of your RAM.
A wireless network adapter is an optional PC part but it allows you to access your internet wirelessly through small antennas that stick out of the back of your PC.
Just plug em’ in, install the drivers and then you’re all set for accessing your internet.
Below are links to a network adapter that is suitable for Windows 10 and to the Windows 10 64bit operating system.
Windows 10 64bit – Microsoft Windows 10 Home 64bit
USB Wireless Network Adapter – Panda 300Mbps Wireless N USB Adapter
Now I know that I usually recommend going with a broadband PCI express wireless network adapter but right now there are none on the market that I know of that are compatible with Windows 10. It seems like many people are upgrading to Microsoft’s new OS and so it is important to make sure that you have something that is going to be compatible.
Based on the reviews on Amazon for the product, it has a great connection to wifi!
To Conclude
If you’re looking for a build that’s going to handle most games on high graphic settings and if you’re also looking for good frame rates at those settings then this is definitely the build for you.
This build will dominate most games coming out this year and you’re totally in luck for this next-gen experience if you go with this build!
If you have any questions about the build feel free to ask me in the comments area below! ![😀]()
