Build Help
There are a lot of things to consider when it comes to building a PC. To simplify the process, we've put together a one-stop site to access all the charts, links and resources you'll need to build your best gaming PC.
You don't always need the latest and greatest graphics card. There are so many older generation options that can compete with the latest and greatest GPUs. Use these charts from Tom's Hardware for your research.
PC gamers should never "cheap out" on their power supply. The PSU powers the entire system, and can cause problems to other components if it's not good enough. Always match the Tier of your PSU with the total cost of your build.
The AM4 CPU Socket has the most amount of compatibility with different motherboards and chipsets, but not every CPU will work with every motherboard. Use this chart to determine which motherboard and chipset you need for your Ryzen CPU.
Programs like Cinebench and Time Spy are great for benchmarking gaming PCs, but some games have built-in benchmarking tools that are useful as well. This is the full list of games that have have a tool available.
Hunting for the perfect SSD is difficult, especially when the prices are always changing. Use this chart to quickly search for the important specs of an SSD such as read/write speeds and DRAM.
When buying used hardware, you'll always want to ensure that you're buying the component at the right price. Use this website to determine the average price of components.
