Which components should you prioritize when buying a PC on a budget? It can be confusing when you have to choose between RAM, CPU, GPU, and storage. For example, even if the CPU is good, does the GPU bottleneck in games or vice versa? How much does the type of storage (SSD/NVMe) affect performance? Where would you focus your attention when considering a budget?
What components should I focus on when buying a budget PC?
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The guy’s priorities are clear—he wants to focus on the most critical part of his budget. Let me start with the obvious bottleneck: the GPU. In gaming, the GPU determines your framerates; the CPU just keeps things smooth and synchronized. For example, if you can get something like a GeForce RTX 3060 first, you shouldn’t go beyond an i3-12100F for the CPU within your budget. I get where he’s coming from—I helped a friend build a full setup for 5,500₺ the other day, and we put 3,500₺ into the GPU first, then fit in the CPU, SSD, and RAM with the rest. Don’t overspend on the GPU—it’s the part you’ll keep long-term, while you can upgrade the CPU even five years from now.
You also mentioned storage. Honestly, get a 1TB NVMe—no excuses. It’s barely more expensive than a 500GB SSD, and the performance difference is noticeable within a week. Between game installations, photos, and videos, you’ll fill up 500GB in six months. I’ve switched to NVMe everywhere I go, and once you’re free of storage headaches, the whole system just runs like a dream. As for RAM, 16GB is plenty—don’t waste money on 32GB unless you have a specific need. If your budget allows, with 3,000₺ you can get a solid GPU + NVMe + 16GB RAM combo, then use the rest for the CPU and motherboard.