Many beginners are considering purchasing a gaming PC because they want to comfortably play popular PC games or start broadcasting live games, but there are so many technical terms and parts that they don’t know which one to choose. This time, we will explain the basic points when choosing a gaming PC and the guideline for each budget in an easy-to-understand manner.
The most important part when choosing a gaming PC is the GPU (graphics board). This is the heart of the game that moves the images neatly and smoothly. Currently, NVIDIA’s “GeForce RTX” series is the mainstream. The higher the number, the better the performance.
The next most important thing is the CPU, which corresponds to the human brain. Intel’s “Core i5” and “Core i7” and AMD’s “Ryzen 5” and “Ryzen 7” are common, and you need to choose a well-balanced one to get the best out of your GPU.
In terms of budget, it can be roughly divided into the following three classes.
Budget 100,000 yen to 150,000 yen (entry class) It has full HD image quality (1080p) and is configured to comfortably play many games with standard settings. (For example, models equipped with RTX 3060, etc.) The specs are sufficient for playing light FPS games.
Budget 150,000 yen to 250,000 yen (middle class) This is currently the most popular price range. (Example: Models equipped with RTX 4060 Ti ~ RTX 4070). It’s a versatile configuration that allows you to comfortably play even the latest heavy games with high image quality, and also handle game distribution and video editing. If you want a PC that can be used for a long time, this class is recommended.
Budget 250,000 yen or more (high class) This is a top-of-the-line configuration for those who want to enjoy games in 4K ultra-high resolution and who want an environment where even the slightest delay is unacceptable, such as professional gamers.
First, clarify what games you want to play and at what image quality, and find the best one while considering your wallet.