Powerful gaming PCs. Powerful gaming PCs How to assemble a gaming computer for 100,000

Computer power criterion is the maximum volume and calculation rate per unit of time. Achieve peak values \u200b\u200ballows an integrated approach, the organization of full compatibility of nodes, the balance of installed components, the reliability and stability of the system.

Powerful game PCs is the highest performance and coordinated work of all nodes, the system unit capable of solving the most complex tasks.

Top processors and best video cards

The processors of the new generation of Intel Core i7-9700K, Intel Core i9-9900Ks have unique speed, working with a clock frequency of 5000 MHz. With such a CPU, any gaming novelty goes like oil. Showing maximum possible FPS values.

The main component of the powerful computer is the video card of the Gurpece RTX 2070/2080 SUPER 8 GB level or the flagship Gurforce RTX 2080Ti 11 GB. In the tandem with the seventh or ninth CPU, these graphic adapters simply make wonders. The picture becomes realistic, it is possible to keep streams without brakes, take part in cybersport competitions, and the game with extreme screen resolution in 4k - really gives pleasure.

RAM Starting 16 GB is better than 32/64 Kingston Predator 4000 MHz, efficient cooling system, motherboards such as ASUS ROG Z390 Gaming or Gigabyte AORUS, SSD Samsung M2 512-1000 GB Pro, other quality and expensive iron is attached. We never forget about the exterior of the system unit. The corps are original, have a modern "combat" design, setting up for victory.

Buy a powerful gaming computer to help you will help the EDELWEISS store specialists, will hold advice online. The store has a sufficient number of optimal models, but we perfectly understand the desire of each professional to have in their arsenal unique in all respects Comp. Therefore, you can always make your contribution to the design of any sample by using the configurator on the site. Interesting solutions are waiting for you in the category of ultrasound

Smooth gameplay and efficient improved multiprocessing performance

The world's fastest six-core twelve processor for desktop computers with real artificial intelligence

Maximum calculation efficiency

The Zen architecture is a fundamentally new design of X86 processors. It gives rise to a new generation of high-performance computing devices from AMD, which will appear in 2017 and will be developed in the future. In Zen, the latest data processing methods are combined with high performance and low-power design. This allows you to create a balanced and universal architecture of devices for home desktop PCs, laptops, data centers and supercomputers.

Setting high performance and efficiency standards

The highly efficient architecture of the X86 Zen kernel from AMD provides an increase in performance to more than 52% by the IPC (number of commands performed by the cycle) compared with the AMD architecture of the previous generation without increasing power consumption.

For the following generation applications

Cloud computing, enterprise performance, virtual reality technology, games and data security open new horizons and require a higher level of performance of calculations at maximum energy efficiency. It is available with the new Zen architecture!

AMD Ryzen Master

Each AMD Ryzen processor has a clock frequency multiplier unlocked by the manufacturer, so you can adjust the performance of the processor depending on your needs. AMD provides an AMD Ryzen Master service program that allows you to take advantage of this incredible advantage.

AMD SENSEMI technology.

AMD presents SENSEMI - a set of training technologies and adaptations that set up the performance of the AMD Ryzen ™ processor depending on your needs and applications. This is truly "smart" performance.

Pure Power.Silent operation of the processor without excess heat release due to the complex system of intelligent sensors.
Precision Boost. The processor performance is adjusted in real time to meet the requirements of the load of your games or applications.
Extended Frequency Range. Automatic additional increase in performance for users of game PCs with premium cooling systems.
Neural Net Prediction. Built-in artificial intelligence allows the processor to more efficiently cope with the execution of your applications.
Smart Prefetch. The learning algorithms that pre-predict and preloaded into the cache memory required by data to speed up the calculations and minimize the response time.

Intel® Core ™ I3 8th Generation Processors

Thanks to the power and speed of Intel® TURBO BOOST 2.01 2 technology 2, you can do much more without losing time waiting. With ease, create, edit, share content in 4K format and look at the full screen movies with 4K resolution and panoramic video.

Intel® Core ™ I7 8th Generation Processors

Thanks to Intel® TURBO BOOST 2.0 technology, your computer will provide sufficient power and speed for a significant increase in the efficiency of your work. Fantastic entertainment and games, stunning films with a 4K Ultra HD resolution and panoramic video - all with an incredible data transfer rate supported by Thunderbolt ™ 3 technology.

Unprecedented Power and Speed

Now everyday computing tasks are performed faster. Fast photo editing and video. Instant switching between programs and windows. Comfortable multitasking. In addition, in addition to high performance, a new computer will provide up to 10 hours of autonomous work, so you can take it with you, wherever you go without worrying about the need for recharging.

Turn your computer to the Entertainment Center

Your new computer will become a real entertainment center with support for streaming video streaming in 4K UHD format, virtual reality and the most resource-intensive games. Thanks to the support of 4 times a higher resolution compared to the HD format, you will probably rate clear and realistic graphics, complex shadows and a high frame change frequency - and at the same time almost without interrupts, buffering and delays. And there are even more impressive opportunities with the effect of immersion in front.

Easy use, reliable protection

Embedded features add another important level of protection, ensuring security and ease of entry into accounts, browsing web pages and online payments. You can use the face recognition function, voice or fingerprint recognition function - this is not only secure and safe, but also quickly and conveniently. Save passwords, personal information and autofill data using one master password. A touch screen, voice command recognition and stylus support will make interaction with a computer natural and comfortable.

The Gigabyte G1 Gaming video card series is created to satisfy all the requirements of experienced players. Based on the NVIDIA® solution, the GPU Pascal ™ GPU architecture.

-Recurity is implemented on the Pascal architecture, which gives you the necessary performance and energy efficiency.
- Support of the monitor 8K @ 60Hz
- High performance for the implementation of virtual reality (Virtual Reality)
-RGB illumination 16.8mln colors.
-Botting of the memory 6GB GDDR5 memory bus interface 192-bit
- Cooling System WindForce 2X, with Blade Fan Design

Core clock

Boost: 1847 MHz / Base: 1620 MHz in OC Mode
Boost: 1809 MHz / Base: 1594 MHz in Gaming

WINDFORCE 2X.

The cooling system windforce 2X is equipped with two fans of 90mm with a unique design blades, two copper composite heat tubes, direct contact technology. All this allows you to obtain an effective level of heat dissipation for a high-performance system with low temperatures.

Environmental rotation of fans

The air flow is optimized with a multidirectional fan rotation, which reduces turbulence and effectively remove heat.

Unique design of fan blades.

The air flow is effectively discharged from the radiator with the help of ventilators, blades, have special notches and shapes. WINDFORCE 3X Cooling system consisting of three copper composite tubes, which directly remove heat from GPU, special architecture of the radiator plates, unique design of the fan blades. Due to these characteristics, it is possible to achieve a high level of heat removal, at high loads and low temperatures. Tests showed efficiency above 23%.

3D Active Fan With Led Indicators

The semi-passive mode of operation is used, the fans stop their work if the chip temperature is not high, or there is no sufficient load. On the end of the video card there is an indicator of the fan operation.

Copper composite tubes

Composite copper tubes combine two important aspects of heat transfer and the ability to take heat from the direct contact area. This increases the cooling efficiency by 29%.

Direct contact of the heat sink tubes.

Copper tubes have a direct contact zone with a graphics processor.

Customizable RGB Logo Logo and Fan Operation Indicator.

Available 16.8 million color shades and various backlight operation schemes, you can set the required mode using Xtreme Engine software.

Stylish metal plate (booplate)

Metal rear plate enhances the design of the video card, protects the element base from external mechanical exposure and damage.

Acceleration into one press.

One simple action in Xtreme Engine software, players can easily customize the map in such a way as to satisfy various game requirements without special knowledge.

Chip selection technology. GPU GAUNTLET ™ Sorting

In the production of the G1 Gaming series, selected and first-class graphics processors are used, which allow you to achieve a high acceleration potential, high power switching characteristics. This all provides high performance without prejudice to the reliability of the system.

Reliable and durable components.

In the production of a card, high-quality chokes and capacitors are used, thanks to this fact, the graphic card provides outstanding performance and durability of the system.

Created for OC 6 + 1 power phase

In this video card, 6 + 1 phases are implemented, which allows you to work MOSFET at low temperatures and maintain the stability of the supply voltage. (* Reference Map 3 + 1 Power Phase)

Xtreme Engine Software

Configure frequencies, voltage, fan mode, RGB mode backlight, performance parameters. All these settings can be changed in real time, according to your preferences.

Gamer's video card series Expedition C 8 GB video memory GDDR5

The frequency of the graphics processor in overclocking mode increases to 1797 MHz
Durable fans with double ball bearing
Premium components Super Alloy Power II and Automated Auto-Extreme Production Technology
Strict Tests of Reliability and Compatibility
Overclocking Utility GPU Tweak II with Xsplit Gamecaster online broadcast module
Revolutionary Screenshot Shot System - Nvidia Ansel
Compatibility with NVIDIA Gameworks technology, used when creating the most modern computer playing games

Play without stopping!

ASUS presents the Expedition series video cards - highly reliable devices intended for stable operation in non-stop mode and provide maximum compatibility with modern computer games. In their package, the Overclocking GPU TWEAK II utility is enabled with an Xsplit Gamercaster online broadcast module.

Fans with ball bearings

Double ball bearing fans used in the ASUS Expedition GeForce GTX 1070 video card cooler have a long service life than traditional sliding bearings. In addition, they fully stop if the temperature of the graphics processor falls below a certain level, which makes the video card absolutely silent.

Auto-Extreme and Super Alloy Power II Technologies

In modern ASUS video cards, select components are used (Super Alloy Power II technology), which have unsurpassed energy efficiency, reduced operating temperature and improved characteristics. The high quality of the finished device also contributes to a fully automated production process (Auto-Extreme technology).

Sigor tests

The Expedition Series includes devices designed for use in 24-hour mode as part of diskless computers with network loading OS, which are often used in an Internet cafe, and therefore they pass careful many hours testing, including a 15-hour 3DMARK test and 2-hour Test for reboot.

For flexible graphics subsystem settings

Modern ASUS video cards are compatible with the exclusive Utility GPU TWEAK II, with which you can get full control over the graphics subsystem of the computer. For example, a new Gaming Booster feature allows you to instantly select all available computing resources for a 3D application to ensure maximum performance.

Gaming Booster feature

Visual effects: Improving performance by disconnecting the visual effects of the Windows interface.
System services: Automatic or manual shutdown of Windows services and processes.
Memory defragmentation: Release of system memory without closing running processes.

High speed

Due to high speed through the use of a solid-state SATA-drive in WD Green, watching web pages, games, or just running the system will occur in a blink of an eye.

Reliability of solid-state drives

Lightweight and well-resistant solid-state drives WD Green do not contain moving parts, thanks to which the data loss does not threaten even in case of impact or drop the drive.

Less energy flow. More games.

WD Green solid-state drives are one of the most economical drives in the industry. Due to the low energy consumption, the laptop will be able to work longer.

Free WD SSD Drive Monitoring Panel

Available for download WD SSD monitoring panel provides a set of tools with which you can check the available capacity, efficiency, temperature, SMART attributes, and other parameters of your solid-state drive.

Limited 3-year warranty

For each WD Green Solid State Drive, a 3-year limited warranty is provided, which will insure your WD drive when storing any data.

Striking flexibility

Universal, fast, reliable

Barracuda discs are the leaders of the storage market for desktop and portable PCs for the capacity. In their assortment, models of different capacity (up to 10 TB inclusive) are presented.

Benefits of 3.5-inch Barracuda Hard Drives

The unconditional reliability of Barracuda discs with more than 20-year history of the brand, capacious models for any Multi-Tier Caching Technology ™ technology and technology ensure the versatility of these high-performance drives.

Striking flexibility

Barracuda discs will help you use the place to the maximum. They adjust to any needs, whether it is storage of media files or installation of games.

Multi-level caching technology

All hard disks of the Barracuda family use multi-level caching technology (MTC). MTC technology raises PC to new performance levels and allows you to load applications and files much faster. Thanks to the optimal use of NAND flash memory, DRAM memory and caching disks BARRACUDA faster read and write by optimizing the data stream.

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Rubric "Optimal Game PC" - a logical addition of the cycle of articles "". Last year, we are part of the starting assembly as well. Since then, much has changed. AMD introduced the second generation Ryzen processors, and Intel finally released the younger chipsets for the LGA1151-V2 platform. In this issue, we compare AMD and Intel systems worth up to 100,000 rubles - in the classification of the "Computer of the Month" they mean as "". These PCs allow the user to play comfortably in all modern games in the Full HD resolution and even WQHD. Also, the article will consider the performance of adjacent systems - configurations that cost a little less and, on the contrary, a little more.

⇡ Justification of the choice of components

Given the designated budget, we can afford to purchase a PC with a six-core processor, a set of high-frequency RAM with a volume of 16 GB, a video card with 8 GB of memory, as well as a SSD of 240-256 GB. Assembly on the basis of the AMD AM4 and Intel LGA1151-V2 platforms look as follows.


CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600x, 6 nuclei and 12 streams, 3.6 (4.2) GHz, 8 + 8 MB L3, AM4, OEM	15 500 rub.
	Intel Core i5-8600, 6 cores, 3.2 (4.3) GHz, 9 MB L3, LGA1151-V2, OEM	16 500 rubles.
Motherboard	AMD B350.	9 000 rub.
	Intel Z370 Express	9 000 rub.
RAM	16 GB DDR4-3200.	15 000 rubles.
Video card	NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070, 8 GB GDDR5	34 000 rubles.
Drives	HDD, 1 TB, 7200 rpm, SATA 6 Gb / s	3 000 rubles.
	SSD, 240-250 GB, SATA 6 Gb / s	6 000 rubles.
Processor cooler	Tower type	1 500 rub.
Housing	Midi-Tower	4 000 rub.
Power Supply	600 W.	5 000 rubles.
TOTAL	AMD - 93 000 rubles. Intel - 94 000 rubles.

The table shows the currently current prices taken in the computer store "Rearth" and rounded up to a large side to the value, multiple 500 rubles. Naturally, during the "life cycle" of the material (autumn 2018), the cost of certain goods can increase and decrease. Therefore, the table of the system is selected with some stock price. Unfortunately, at the stage of the layout of the article, the ruble began another fall in relation to American currency. The cost of software in the calculations were not taken into account, only components were estimated.

Systems use 6-nuclear models of central processors in their series. In the assembly of AMD, the Ryzen 5 2600x chip is applied - with a detailed analysis of this processor you can get acquainted in. The Intel's computer has a Core i5-8600 model - a cooler in the Core i5 series (Coffee Lake) can only be a version with a unlocked multiplier, namely. Before the release of the Ryzen second generation processors, the Ryzen 5 1600x model was used in the optimal assembly, and the 4-nuclear (but 8-month) Core i7-7700 was used in the Intel system. As you can see, in terms of the speed of the CPU, Intel configuration has seriously progressed for the last year.

Permanent readers know that in the "computer of the month" we focus on most users - and this most most does not want to contact overclocking. Therefore, in the optimal assembly, one of the fastest CPUs in their series are used. At the same time, all Ryzen chips are equipped with a unlocked multiplier, so if you wish, the performance of these chips can always be increased. Model Ryzen 5 2600x It makes sense to buy those who are not going to accelerate anything. So, with a 12-strand load, the processor operates at a frequency of 3.95 GHz - Precision Boost 2 and XFR2 technology make their job. Alongna, we are Ryzen 5,2600x to just 4.15 GHz. Some successful copies accelerate to 4.2 GHz. As can be seen, the transition to a 12-nanometer technical process has risenly increased the overclocking frequency potential of "red" chips. At the same time it became clear that the generation of Pinnacle Ridge turned out to be more voracious and hotter. Our tests show that a dispersed to 4.15 GHz Ryzen 5,2600x is inferior in some games to itself, working in default mode. Why is this happens - it is quite obvious: the technologies of Precision Boost 2 and XFR2 are intellectually intelligent that when the gaming load, which almost never can use all the kernels of the multi-core processor, they very aggressively increase the frequency and remove the older Pinnacle Ridge to the step above the limit that is reached With manual synchronous acceleration of all nuclei at once. It turns out when buying Ryzen 5,2600x owner of this chip receives a maximum speed, which is called from the box.

Those who plan to overclock AMD processors can safely acquire the cheapest six-core Ryzen. Under certain conditions, the Ryzen 5 1600 (11,500 rubles) will be flipped up to a stable frequency of 3.9 GHz - the level of speed of this chip will practically correspond to the productivity of the Ryzen 5,2600x model. I have repeatedly noted that the rule " if I will overclock the processor, then take a junior chip in the series with the desired number of nuclei"Actual for all models: Ryzen 3, Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 7.

At the same time, for the operation of Ryzen 5,2600x (and other Ryzen chips of the second generation) it is important to have an effective cooler in its arsenal. Alas, in the optimal assembly no longer do without the cooling system of the tower type. Faced behind superffective and most expensive models, in my opinion, do not need (but you can). For example, for the game PC, the thermaltake contact silent 12 caliber is enough (1 500 rubles). The efficiency of this CO (screenshot above) is quite enough so that Ryzen 5 2600x in the games work at the maximum frequency varying within 4-4.2 GHz.

Closing the topic of processor cooling, I note that the Core i5-8600 processor the high-quality cooler does not hurt, as the six-corded Coffee Lake is very difficult to call cold. This statement, Core i5-8400.

Another option to save on an AMD assembly processor - buy a 4-core Ryzen 5 1500x (11,000 rubles) processor, but this course does not make any sense in the light of the almost absent price in price between this model and the previously mentioned 6-nuclear Ryzen 5 1600 . Option with Ryzen 5 1400 (10 000 rubles) We categorically not recommended as part of an optimal assembly. He has a clock frequency of 300 MHz lower than that of Ryzen 5,500x, and besides halved the third-level cache - it is only 8 MB. that the bunch of "Ryzen 5 1400 + GeForce GTX 1070" looks, to put it mildly, not very.

If we are talking about acquiring a more productive chip than Ryzen 5,2600x, then we can only look in the direction of 8-nuclear. At the time of writing the article, the difference between the cheapest model itself (Ryzen 7,700, 16 500 rubles) and the most expensive (Ryzen 7,700x, 23,500 rubles) amounted to a decent 7,000 rubles, so the most advantageous way will be the purchase of a junior CPU with its subsequent acceleration. The same Ryzen 7,1700 without any problems will be flipped up to 3.9 GHz. Without overclocking, this chip in games is inferior to Ryzen 5,2600x - I already led the test links above.

As for the Intel LGA1151-V2 platform, instead of Core i5-8600, we can purchase the younger 6-nuclearies. If, when loading all six nuclei and using the MCE function, the Core i5-8600 frequency is guaranteed to 4.1 GHz, the Core i5-8400 model (13,500 rubles) and Core i5-8500 (14,500 rubles) work slower - the frequency of these CPUs When loading all six, the nuclei is 3.8 and 3.9 GHz, respectively.

The option of acquiring a 4-nuclear model Core i3-8350K (14,000 rubles) is not interesting at all, since even the presence of an unlocked multiplier in this CPU does not allow to consider this chip seriously - in comparison with Core i5-8400 both in multi-threaded programs and in Games.

But it is possible to increase the productivity of the computing part in two ways. First, instead of Core i5-8600 really take a version with a unlocked multiplier - Core i5-8600K (18 000 rubles). Note that these chips when loading all six nuclei operate at one frequency of 4.1 GHz. So the K-processor makes sense to take only under acceleration - in the assembly it is just used on the basis of the Z370 Express chipset.

Secondly, instead of Core i5-8600, you can take Core i7-8700 (22 500 rubles) - this model works at a higher frequency (4.3 GHz against 4.1 GHz), has 3 MB of more than third level cache (12 MBs against 9) and supports Hyper-Threading technology.

Yes, in Intel's database configuration, we could take a cheaper motherboard based on the B360 and H370 Express logic sets, since the Core i5-8600 offered in the optimal assembly does not have a unlocked multiplier. However, the system uses a set of high-frequency RAM - choose a fee on the basis of junior chipsets, we would have to take the DDR4-2666 RAM. This topic is disclosed in the article "". I will only note that the purchase of less expensive fee and memory will allow us to save about 2-3 thousand rubles, if you take not quite a cheap motherboard.

And it's impossible to buy at all cheaply! In June, the five most affordable COFFEE-Lake generation processors - and testing clearly showed that for the performance of resource-intensive tasks, such motherboards are poorly suitable. Despite the official support of even the 6-nuclear Core i7-8700K chip, the ceiling for H310 boards, I still consider the 6-nuclear Core i5-8400. For example, the ASRock H310M-HDV power supply converter with such a CPU under a serious load heats up to 130 degrees Celsius.

In the AMD system, I recommend using motherboards based on B350 / B450 chipsets. They support the acceleration of the central processor, and high-frequency RAM. It makes sense to use the same cards based on X370 / X470 logic in the case of an array of AMD Crossfire video cards or NVIDIA SLI according to the X8 + X8 PCI Express 3.0 scheme. Let me remind you that the AM4 platform boards based on the younger chipset support only the work of CrossFire technology and only in X8 + X4 mode.

The average cost cards on the Z370 chipset, as a rule, support both CrossFire and SLI according to the X8 + X8 PCI Express 3.0 scheme. The bandwidth is enough to, for example, to collect a powerful gaming system with a pair of GeForce GTX 1080 Ti in "Hiding".

Traditionally, a two-channel set of RAM 16 GB is used in the optimal assembly of the "computer of the month". that such a number of "brains" is still enough for all modern games. In addition, as I have already noted, the RAM modules operating at an effective frequency of 3000+ MHz, significantly increase the performance of the system - including in games. For the AMD AM4 platform, I recommend using memory with Samsung chips, because they are likely to be launched on such systems. For example, the Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2D3200C16 kit (15,000 rubles), without any problems, earned with the stated frequencies and timings along with Ryzen 5,2600x and Gigabyte Aorus B450 Pro. The proof is presented in the screenshot below.

However, in memory in the optimal assembly can be saved. For example, instead of a set of Corsair really acquire Samsung modules with MXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX-CRC label, operating at an effective frequency of 2133 and 2400 MHz (12,000 rubles). They quietly accelerate to 2933 and even up to 3066 MHz with some increase in delays and timings.

Of course, no one bothers instead of a 16-gigabyte memory kit take a 32 GB set - and at the same time forget about the upgrade of RAM forever. However, such a move will noticeably inflays the budget allocated to the purchase of the system unit.

As for constant storage devices, the system proposes an unbreakable SSD + HDD Union. The organization of the disk subsystem in the PC is the topic is purely individual, and therefore constantly causes a lot of disputes. In addition, the cost of storage devices varies very much. And yet, the optimal option, I consider the use of a solid-state drive with the SATA interface of 240-256 GB and a hard disk by 1 TB. Classic, so to speak.

Captain obvious suggests that the main element in any game PC is a video card. Already for a long time, GeForce GTX 1070 is used in the optimal computers' computer assembly - this graphic adapter is great for all modern games in the Full HD resolution. With the use of maximum quality settings, of course. The option is very cheaper and very slower - this is the purchase of GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB (from 21,000 to 27,500 rubles) or Radeon RX 580 8 GB (from 23,000 to 29,000 rubles). Options are more expensive and more productive - this acquisition of GeForce GTX 1070 Ti (from 33,500 to 47,500 rubles) or GeForce GTX 1080 (from 39,000 to 49,000 rubles).

Unfortunately, the main competitor is GeForce GTX 1070 - Radeon RX Vega 56 - It is more noticeable. The reference model can be taken over 42,500 rubles, the price of the caste versions of VEGI changes the range from 43,500 to 52,500 rubles.

As you know, on September 30, the GeForce GTX 1170 will be on sale (in fact, it will be called GeForce RTX 2070), which is quite logical, will be faster than GeForce GTX 1070. I have already noted that the new NVIDIA novelty with the most optimistic scenario will become only In October, and to purchase a video card at the price recommended by the manufacturer will turn out, I suppose in November-December. In addition, the new video cards and so so will cost noticeably more than their predecessors. Taking into account the next steep peak of the national currency, perhaps GeForce RTX 2070 is still very soon "inserting" in the optimal assembly of the "computer of the month". So with a large probability, the relevance of GeForce GTX 1070 will last all fall. However, it still has to look at the level of productivity GeForce GTX 2060.

The assembly uses a power supply of 600 W. It is clear that such systems do not need such a quantity of watts. For example, an assembly with Core i7-8600 and GeForce GTX 1070 in games consumes a maximum of 250 W. However, for the choice of precisely such models there are several arguments at once. First, the price difference between 400, 500 and 600 W devices is insignificant. Secondly, any power supply operates with maximum efficiency when loading in the range of 40-60%. In this mode, the components of the BP are less hot, and the fan operates at a reduced frequency of rotation. Thirdly, the models with a capacity of 600-700 W elementally larger cables with the necessary connectors.

Take the power supply blocks with a capacity of 1 kW and more in home systems with one processor and a couple of video cards really meaningless.

For greater clarity, some savings and surcharges are specified in the tables below. You can safely navigate them. It is clear that it is possible to "save" before planning, because the system unit includes nine main components.

Saving
Basic components	Saving	Ryzen 5 1600.	Ryzen 5 1600.	Ryzen 5 1600.	Proposed options	AMD Ryzen 5 2600x
		16 GB DDR4-2400 (Samsung)	16 GB DDR4-2400 (Samsung)	16 GB DDR4-3200.		16 GB DDR4-3200.
		GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB
		B450	B450	B450		B450
			SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		76 000 rub. (-eighteen%)	86 000 rub. (-eight%)	89 000 rub. (-four%)		93 000 rub.
Basic components		Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i5-8400	Intel Core i5-8400		Intel Core i5-8600.
		16 GB DDR4-2666.	16 GB DDR4-2666.	16 GB DDR4-3200.		16 GB DDR4-3200.
		GeForce GTX 1060 6 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB
		Z370 EXPRESS.	B360 EXPRESS.	Z370 EXPRESS.		Z370 EXPRESS.
		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		78 000 rub. (-17%)	88 000 rub. (-6%)	91 000 rubles. (-3%)		94 000 rub.

Surcharge
Basic components	Proposed options	AMD Ryzen 5 2600x	Surcharge	Ryzen 7 1700.	Ryzen 7 1700.	Ryzen 7 2700x.
		16 GB DDR4-3200.		16 GB DDR4-3200.	16 GB DDR4-3200.	16 GB DDR4-3200.
		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB
		B450		B450	B450	B450
		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		93 000 rub.		94 000 rub. (+ 1%)	100 500 rubles. (+ 8%)	107 500 rub. (+ 16%)
Basic components		Intel Core i5-8600.		Intel Core i5-8600K.	Intel Core i5-8600K.	Intel Core i7-8700.
		16 GB DDR4-3200.		16 GB DDR4-3200.	16 GB DDR4-3200.	16 GB DDR4-3200.
		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB		GeForce GTX 1070 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB	GeForce GTX 1080 8 GB
		Z370 EXPRESS.		Z370 EXPRESS.	Z370 EXPRESS.	Z370 EXPRESS.
		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB		SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB	SSD 240/256 GB + HDD 1 TB
Price		94 000 rub.		95 500 rub. (+ 2%)	102 000 rub. (+ 9%)	106 500 rub. (+ 13%)

⇡ History of one PC

Tables with a list of components are, of course, well, however, newcomers can not always imagine how their game PC will actually look like. Therefore, for the heading "Optimal Game PC", as before, I collect real systems, and then test them. This time, when assembling, Corsair, Fractal Design, Gigabyte and Thermaltake are used. A complete list of iron is specified in the table.

Optimal game PC up to 100 thousand rubles (autumn 2018)
	AMD.	Intel
CPU	AMD Ryzen 5 2600x	Intel Core i5-8600.
Cooling	THERMALTAKE CONTACT SILENT 12
Motherboard
RAM	Corsair Vengeance LPX CMK16GX4M2D3200C16
Video card	Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming 8G (GV-N1070G1 Gaming-8GD V2)
Drives	Western Digital WD10EZEX, 1 TB + SAMSUNG 860 EVO MZ-76E250, 250 GB
Power Supply	THERMALTAKE SMART RGB, 600 W
Housing
Monitor	NEC EA244UHD.
Operating system	Windows 10 Pro x64

The components presented in the table are fully compatible with each other. The process of assembling system blocks has passed without any delays and complications. Those who have never collected a PC independently, I recommend to familiarize yourself with the system block assembly.

In my opinion, with the use of listed components, a very pretty system turned out. About RAM, processors and drives used in an optimal PC, I already told in detail in the previous paragraph. Let's consider another iron in more detail. So, at the heart of the AMD assembly lies the Motherboard Gigabyte Aorus B450 Pro form factor ATX.

For a system worth 100,000 rubles, you want to get the most functional fee. Thus, Gigabyte AORUS B450 PRO is equipped with a high-quality gigabit network controller Intel I219-V and the Realtek ALC1220-VB audio chip. Audio codec has a "signal-noise" ratio of 120 dB and an intelligent amplifier that automatically determines the impedance of the connected headphones. The manufacturer notes that the new VB-series controller is able to qualitatively broadcast your speech to the network by the microphone tools connected to the 3.5 mm connector on the front or rear panel. In addition, the path is equipped with special condensers Wima FKP2.

On the I / O-panels of the board, you can immediately two USB 3.1 Gen2 ports - A- and C-types. The most interesting thing is that the Gigabyte Aorus B450 PRO does not contain the plugs on the rear wall of the case - this element is already built into the board in / out / output panel. And it is very and very cool - I sincerely hope that other manufacturers will also begin to do so.

Gigabyte Aorus B450 Pro has two M.2-ports equipped with aluminum radiators. The top connector allows you to install solid-state storage devices of Formats 2242/2260/2280/22110, SATA 6 Gb / s and PCI Express X4 3.0 are supported. The lower M.2-slot supports the setting of SSD formats 2242/2260/2280, two PCI Express 3.0 lines are connected to it. There are also six SATA 6 Gb / s connectors at once.

The Gigabyte Aorus B450 Pro feed subsystem has 7 phases, the Lower RDS (ON) field transistors (ON) VRM circuit are cooled with two rather large aluminum radiators. Consequently, the board will not have problems when working not only with Ryzen 5 2600x, but also with Ryzen 7,2700x, including in serious overclocking (if this makes sense, of course).

The novelty is equipped with five 4-pin connectors, the operation of even the fans with a power up to 24 watts is supported. With the help of Smart Fan 5 technology, you can control the impellers as with PWM, and without it (those fans that go with 3-pin connectors). In addition, the board contains five temperature sensors tracking the heating indicators of the chipset, the power converter, the upper M.2 slot and the region next to the audio chip.

The Gigabyte Z370XP SLI model used in the Intel assembly, in my opinion, is little of what is inferior to the previously reviewed board. For example, this device is also equipped with high-quality network and sound processors. With a Gigabit Intel I219-V controller, everything is clear and so, well, and the Gigabyte Z370XP SLI audio system, built on the REALTEK ALC1220, is also equipped with a smart hearing amplifier with a "signal-noise" ratio of 120 dB. Naturally, special audio identities are used in the tract.

On Gigabyte Z370XP SLI, too, two M.2-ports are both working in PCI Express X4 3.0 mode. The top supports the SSD setting up to 110 mm long, lower - up to 80 mm.

USB ports 3.1 Gen2 on the I / O-panels here are also two. Execution similar is the connectors of A- and C-types. As you can see the assembly considered in this article possess similar functionality.

The board feed subsystem includes seven phases, which is enough to work with COFFEE Lake processors - including models with a unlocked multiplier. Two aluminum radiator are answered for cooling the elements of the VRM zone.

As I said, the Middle Price Motherboards on the Z370 Express chipset support not only AMD CrossFire technology, but also NVIDIA SLI. Both PCI Express X16 3.0 slots in Gigabyte Z370XP SLI are additionally reinforced with reinforcement. And these connectors have double fixation and additional soldering points. In total, according to the manufacturer, such design solutions strengthen the PEG connectors 1.7 times with a load on the break and 3.2 times when pulling out.

Finally, the board is planted five connectors for connecting body fans, all - 4-pin. Everyone without exception connectors allow you to adjust the incluses of the impeller both with pulse modulation, and without it. There are on the board and immediately two connectors for connecting the SLC pump. The bottom port of SYS_FAN3_PUMP is useful when using a custom water cooling system, when the pump and the water supply circuit are separated from each other.

Also, Gigabyte Z370XP SLI has five temperature sensors at once. You can follow the heating indicators of the power converter and chipset, as well as areas next to the most upper slot PCI Express X16 and the audio code.


Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming 8G (GV-N1070G1 Gaming-8GD V2)

Moving on - to the video card. Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming 8G is equipped with a fairly efficient windforce 3x cooling system: the device cooler consists of three 77 mm fans and a three-section radiator with two heating tubes - the so-called direct contact technology is used. Memory chips, as well as the elements of the power subsystem, also interact with the radiator through the thermal laying. The manufacturer claims that blades with peculiar ridges increase the air flow by 23%. The length of the graphics adapter is exactly 280 mm. The second interesting point is the map turned out to be low, that is, with ergonomics, GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming is all right.

Orange strips on a plastic case will not be lit, but the inscriptions Gigabyte and Fan Stop are very much. Visual effects and color are configured in the Aorus Graphics Engine application. For example, the backlight is able to pulsate into tact of music, as well as to fond or vary depending on the GPU temperature. As it is easy to guess, the inscription Fan Stop lights up when the fans stop. In 2D GeForce GTX 1070 G1 Gaming works absolutely silent.

The reverse side of the accelerator is equipped with a metal bochplate. Plate monolithic - it closes the entire area of \u200b\u200bthe printed circuit board. Photographs are clearly clearly seen that the cooler is attached to the PCB in two places: in the chip area and in the dietary subsystem area.

A set of video outputs This variation of GeForce GTX 1070 is standard: one DVI, three DisplayPort and one HDMI. Even small holes for the withdrawal of heated air are provided on the lattice.

The Gigabyte GeForce GTX 1070 G1 GEFORCE GTX 8G feed subsystem is made according to Scheme 6 + 2. The graphics processor can operate in two modes: the default Gaming Mode is used, in which the GPU frequency corresponds to the MHz frequency 1594 (1784), and in the OC MODE mode activated in the Aorus Graphics Engine application, the graphics processor frequency increases to 1620 (1822) MHz . As you can see, the factory overclocking is used here at 88 and 114 MHz, respectively.


THERMALTAKE CONTACT SILENT 12

The cooler Thermaltake Contact Silent 12 is responsible for cooling the central processors in assemblies 12. The model supports both the most common platforms - AMD AM4 and LGA1151-V2. This is a tower cooler with one 120 mm fan, the speed of rotation of which varies in the range of 500-1500 rpm. In addition, the kit includes an LNC adapter, which allows to reduce the fan turnover to 400-1100 RPM values.

The heat dissipator is responding to heat from the processor with a height of 153 mm. It consists of four copper thermal tubes and 43 aluminum plates. The technology of direct contact of the sole cooler with the central processor is used. As you can see, ThermalTake Contact Silent 12 has sufficiently modest sizes, but the device, according to the manufacturer, is able to remove up to 150 W thermal energy. A little earlier I already wrote that Thermaltake Tower provides efficient operation and Ryzen 5,2600x, and Core i5-8600 - what we need.


THERMALTAKE SMART RGB 600 W

ThermalTake Smart RGB 600 W, used in the assembly, also satisfies all the requirements. On the one hand, the model has undueted cables, but in the photos above it is shown that they do not interfere in any way. The length of the wires is decent, problems with gasket in the MIDI-Tower-case I did not experience. In this case, the thermaltake device is capable of taking the video card with two 8-pin connectors without any adapters.

Smart RGB series models, as seen by name, are equipped with backlight, which is controlled using the button located on the outside. The user is available 10 colors. The manufacturer declares that the model is equipped with a silent 120 mm fan, and indeed, under the load, the power supply works quite quietly.

According to specifications, the power supply supports the standard 80 Plus, that is, its efficiency at any load does not fall below 80%. At the same time, according to the 12 volt line of PBP, it is able to transfer to 504 W electricity. It is for this indicator that you need to look at the layout of the system unit. For stable operation of the systems, which are considered in the article, the stated watts are quite enough. As practice has shown, Thermaltake Smart RGB 600 W cope with the acceleration of the Core i5-8600K processor, and with the installation of a more powerful video card - GeForce GTX 1080 Ti.

Finally, all components were collected in the FRACTAL DESIGN FOCUS G.. This Swedish company has long earned a name in our market. Focus G, if so you can put it, refers to the initial class - especially if you compare it, say, with Fractal Design Define R6 Blackout TG Black. Nevertheless, this case allows you to collect a very productive system, good supports the motherboard forms of ATX form factor, a video card up to 380 mm long and processor coolers with a height of up to 165 mm.

You could not help but notice that the red version of Focus G came to the test laboratory, but you will find black, white, blue and gray variations of this case on sale. In all cases, one of the walls is equipped with a plastic window - I recommend collecting the system as little carefully so that it is beautiful.

The front and top panels, as well as the bottom of the housing are equipped with dust filters. Focus G supports the installation of power supplies up to 230 mm long. A basket with two seats is also fixed below - without a screwdriver help, you can fix two 3.5-inch drives. Or you have to work your hands to place 2.5-inch SSDs in the sled. Another solid-state drive can be enshrined in the area of \u200b\u200bthe motherboard pallet.

By default, Focus G is completed with two 120 mm Silent LL fans equipped with white LEDs. They are fixed on the front of the housing. In my opinion, one of them is better to move to the rear panel and make it blow it out the heated air. Instead of a basket for drives, you can install another 120 mm fan. From above there is a place for two 120- or 140 mm "Carlson". You can also fix the 240-mm radiator of the liquid cooling system. Another 240/280-mm two-section radiator can be installed on the front panel of Focus G.

AMD has reduced the sales lag from Intel thanks to the new products of the Ryzen line, even released the updated CPU this year. But for the Intel gaming segment is still popular thanks to the results of tests that show their processors: they do not "frieze" in games and have the best FPS.

Flagship CPU Intel last, eighth, generation Coffee Lake - I7-8700K. The index K means that the multiplier for overclocking this processor is unlocked. With six physical nuclei and twelve threads, the base clock frequency is 3.7 GHz, and in turbo mode - 4.7 GHz. Now it can be bought for 23.5 thousand rubles without a cooler (OEM delivery type).

TDP such "stone" - 95 W. After overclocking, the heat dissipation increases. If it is important to provide silence, then we draw attention to a semi-grass fan, for example, Arctic Cooling Freezer 33 for 2,200 rubles, in which the power dissipation is 150 W, and the rotational speed is 0 ~ 1350 rpm.

Motherboard

CPU Intel i7-8700K supports Socket LGA 1151 V.2 and is not compatible with motherboards of the 100th and 200th series. Since the "K" indemnted central processor has been present, that is, having an overclocking potential, the motherboard with the Z370 chipset, for example, Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming K3 with ATX Form Factor for 10,000 rubles. She has the following features:

Support for frequency of RAM up to 4000 MHz;
Has four slots for DDR4;
There are six SATA3 and two M.2 connectors;
2 USB 2.0 external ports, 4 USB 3.0, one USB 3.1 and Type-C;
The video signal is displayed through HDMI and DVI connectors;
High-quality audio controller Realtek ALC1220 (signal / noise 120 dB);
A variety of LED backlight modes.

Operational Patus

The cost of RAM is at the moment overestimated, so it should be chosen from the ratio "Price / Performance". For demanding games in 2018, at least 16 GB of memory will be required. We buy two strips of 8 GB to ensure the two-channel mode of operation. A set of PATRIOT VIPER ELITE PV416G300C6K DDR4 memory modules for 12,500 rubles has a frequency of 3000 MHz, latency CL16 and voltage 1.35 V.

Video card

Now the price tag for graphic adapters is determined by several factors: the cryptocurrency rate, which corresponds to the demand among miners, and a video memory deficit.

The minimum cost of the video card for games at the beginning of 2018 - 12 thousand (AMD RADEON RX 560 Gigabyte PCI-E 4096MB). But there is a top processor in our configuration, so it must correspond to the more or less worthy "vidyuha".

For these purposes, we look at the NVIDIA GeForce GTX1070 Gigabyte Windforce 2X PCI-E 8192MB (GV-N1070WF2OC-8GD) for 40 thousand rubles. Such a price is virtually commensurate with CPU, cooler and motherboard combined. Is it worth it? Moreover, after a couple of months, the video cards of the new generation NVIDIA will appear. But the price tag will also be overestimated. Therefore, this option is necessary for today's assembly, when there is no time to wait. 4K video games will be available at minimum settings within 30 FPS. Models such as GTX1080 and GTX1080Ti do not consider not to go beyond the fixed budget.

Power Supply

It is necessary to approach the choice of BP: it depends on how long the computer components will serve. Based on the characteristics of the selected discrete video card, we need a power supply by 500 watts.

The most important parameters - the efficiency and the presence of a variety of protection. Compare two power supplies at the same price at 2500 rubles: Aerocool KCAS-500W and THERMALTAKE SMART RGB 500W. What kind of more attractive? The first has a certificate of 80 PLUS BRONZE, and the second is only 80 Plus (more about it - in the article). Aerocool can power up to seven SATA devices, and Thermaltake is five. Benefits of the latest model: Ultra Quiet Fan 120 mm, from which you can change the color RGB backlight with the button on the BP housing, and a five-year warranty from the manufacturer. We reduce these characteristics in the table.

Table 1.


Active PFC.	there is	there is
Performance (efficiency)	85%	87%
Certificate	80 Plus Bronze	80 Plus.
RGB backlight	Not	there is
Power Lines MP	55 cm	50 cm
Food video card	2x (6 + 2) Pin	2x (6 + 2) Pin
SATA connectors	7 pieces	5 pieces
Power on line + 12V	444 W.	420 W.

As a result, it is preferable to the AEROCOOL manufacturer's power supply, and Thermaltake will be interested in users who make focus on modding, where the basis is the LED backlight.

Data keepers

For gaming systems, an SSD disk is needed as a place to install games, which the conventional mechanical hard drive wins the following indicators:

silent due to the lack of moving parts;
constant low temperature in the range of 30 ºС;
the maximum read / write speed reaches 500 MB / s for devices with SATA3 or up to 2000 MB / s for disks with M.2 form.

Of course, SSD drives have their drawbacks:

high price;
limited service life characterized by TBW parameter.

Compared with the assembly described in the article, we use one disk with a capacity of 240 GB, on which the operating system, programs and two games will fit. This will reduce the cost of the entire configuration. In this case, we sacrifice free space for the sake of a powerful modern processor and a video card. In the future, when the price of SSD volume from 1 TB falls, then it will be possible to increase the place to store information.

And today we will focus on the SSD drive A-Data Ultimate SU650 ASU650SS-240GT-C 240GB, 2.5 ", SATA III. Why is it? This disc is characterized by a long time of operation for failure (2000000 hours), 3D NAND memory and TBW resource in 140 TB. Cost is democratic - 4700 rubles.

Housing

The heat dissipation of all components of the computer even in acceleration will not exceed 350 watts, so you can not "burn" a trimmed cooling system, and limit ourselves to fans on the front and rear panels of the system unit. The length of our video card is 28 cm. Based on these properties and choose the case.

According to numerous reviews on the Internet, the ACCORD R-03B model can be considered an affordable case by the "price / quality" ratio. His advantages are as follows:

two USB 2.0 and USB 3.0 connector on the front panel;
a comparatively quiet 120-mm fan is installed on the rear panel;
the ability to install the water cooling system;
lower location of the power supply;
the presence of an easily removable filter for BP;
compact sizes for ATC housing - 200 x 440 x 470 mm;
the maximum length of the video card is 310 mm;
noiseless fastening 5.25 "devices;
low price 1.5 thousand rubles.

We find a cooler for the posterior wall of the body to have a complete cooling system. The DeepCool UF120 fan for 600 rubles is suitable as impossible by the way. Positive selection criteria:

diameter 120 mm;
air flow is 66.3 CFM;
adjustable rotation speed - from 500 to 1500 rpm (powered from the motherboard - 4-PIN);
durable double ball bearing Ball Bearing;
noise level does not exceed 28 dB (A);
many positive feedback.

Summarize. We managed to meet the necessary amount to buy a system unit for PCs - 100 thousand rubles. If you wait a few months (a new generation of video cards appears, prices for CPU and motherboard will decrease), then the specified amount to decrease, and add another SSD to the saved money or replace the case to a more chic, with a transparent window (as in the article). The current configuration will be relevant for several years due to the top central processor and sufficient operational memory.

Table 2. The result of assembling system unit

PC components	Price
Intel Coffee Lake i7-8700K Central Processor (OEM)	23500
Cooler for CPU Arctic Cooling Freezer 33	2200
Gigabyte Z370 Aorus Gaming K3 motherboard	10000
RAM PATRIOT VIPER ELITE PV416G300C6K DDR4 (2x8 GB)	12500
Gigabyte GeForce GTX1070 WINDFORCE 2X PCI-E 8192MB Video Card	40000
Power supply AEROCOOL KCAS-500W	2500
SSD A-Data Ultimate SU650 ASU650SS-240GT Drive	4700
ACCORD R-03B Case	1500
Fan for DeepCool UF120	600
TOTAL	97500