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With all the flashing RGB, futuristic-looking PC cases, and high-quality PC components on premium PCs out there, you might be fooled into thinking that the only way to game is if you shell out your savings worth of cash.
You ask yourself: do you really have to spend hundreds of thousands of pesos to build a respectable gaming rig? And we’re here to tell you, absolutely not.
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With the right research, the help of the SM Malls Online App, and a respectable budget of Php 45,000 (or around USD $820) — you can build a budget gaming rig that can more than adequately meet your gaming needs.
In this guide, we’ll be taking you through what we consider the best gaming rig with a Php 45K budget.
Unlike the usual PC build guides that you will find out there, the one we have for you is particularly catered to the Philippine market. In other words, the availability and accessibility of the parts we have on this list were a big factor in them being chosen.
Aside from that, this budget gaming rig includes, not just the completed PC tower, but also the monitor and other peripherals. Yes, you heard that right — a Php 45,000 build with everything you need ready to go. Sounds too good to be true? Let’s take a look at the parts.
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Budget Gaming Rig with a Php 45,000 budget
PC Case
MSI MPG Gungir 110M PC ATX Tower Case
For the PC case, we chose the MSI 34 MPG Gungir 110M PC ATX Tower Case.
As a PC case meant for a gaming setup, it provides a healthy balance of gamer features (such as RGB, a good number of ports, and a futuristic design) and all the space we need to fit our components.
While it has RGB, we also appreciate its more low-key aesthetic compared to other gaming-centered PC cases.
It comes at a reasonable price of Php 4,999, which is a steal considering the good craftsmanship that the Gungir tower offers at this price!
You can purchase the MSI MPG Gungir 110M PC ATX Tower Case via the SM Malls Online App here. 21
Central Processing Unit or CPU
AMD Ryzen 5
For the brains of our gaming rig, we have the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 6 Core 12 Threads 4.10 GHz processor. For a “budget” gaming system, the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 is an unbelievably good option as it can provide more than enough performance for most modern games.
The Ryzen 5 4500 comes with 6 cores, with a max temp of 95 degrees Celsius. As a mid-tier CPU, the Ryzen’s 3.6 clock speed (and 4.1 GHz boost clock) is impressive, especially when compared to other CPUs at the same price. The Ryzen 5 4500 comes at a cool Php 7,699.00.
You can purchase the AMD Ryzen 5 4500 CPU via the SM Malls Online App here.
Graphics/Video Card or GPU
GTX 1050 TI
For the GPU, we have the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 TI 4GT OCV1 graphics card. And we know what you may be thinking, this GPU was released in 2016. Aren’t their better options out there? Well, there are, but that’s considering if you’re willing to forego our Php 45,000 budget from earlier.
While the 1050 TI is a bit older, we’re confident in saying that as a cog in the overall gaming package that we’re building, the GTX 1050 TI fits amazingly well with what we want to achieve.
Known for being a quiet and efficient card, the GTX 1050 TI can play modern titles at 1080p, on medium settings, with absolutely no problem at all.
The 1050 TI provides a good balance of good, smooth, and reliable performance at a not-too-hefty price tag of Php 10,800, which is great for our Php 45,000 budget.
You can find the MSI GeForce GTX 1050 TI 4GT OCV1 Graphics Card via the SM Malls Online App here 16.
Motherboard
MSI B450 BAZOOKA
Putting it all together, we have the MSI B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI board.
The MSI B450M has everything that we need, a healthy amount of ports, DDR4 support, Wi-Fi support (which is an underrated feature in the PC world), and most important of all: compatibility with our desired parts above.
Not to mention the fact that it’s made by name-brand MSI, which is a good peace-of-mind plus for those who are a bit wary of third-party manufacturers.
You can find the B450M BAZOOKA MAX WIFI for Php6,200 via the SM Malls Online App here.
Memory or RAM
Kingston FURY
For our RAM we have the Kingston Fury 8GB Beast DDR4 3200mHz memory stick. This, unfortunately, is where we had to cut a few corners to fit our budget. While 8GB is still super usable for gaming, you may want just to turn off other programs whenever you start your gaming session.
Don’t worry though, RAM is one of the PC parts that are easily upgradeable moving forward. This 8GB stick is just our initial RAM option to get our gaming started.
You can find the Kingston Fury 8GB Beast DDR4 3200mHz Memory via the SM Malls Online App here for Php 1,795.
Storage
Western Digital 500Gb Blue SN550 NVMe
For storage, we have the Western Digital 500GB BLUE SN550 NVMe Solid State Drive (SSD). In our minds, anything that’s not an SSD or under 500GB is not worth it. So, the SN550 fits our needs for our budget and budget gaming goal perfectly.
You can find the SN550 for Php2,950 via the SM Malls Online App here 11.
Power Supply Unit or PSU
Cooler Master Elite V3
For the power supply, we have the Cooler Master Elite V3 600W. This is one component where cost-cutting is probably not the best idea, as a below-than-average PSU has a good chance of damaging your system.
The 600W Cooler Master Elite V3 claims to have over 80% efficiency for less power consumption and supports PCIe (6 + 2 pin) connectors, which is just right for our Ryzen-based PC build.
You can get the Elite V3 600W for Php 2,200 via the SM Malls Online App here 13.
System Cooling
Thermaltake UX 200 ARGB
For the CPU cooler, we have the THERMALTAKE UX 200 ARGB CPU cooler. There’s nothing special with the UX 200, aside from the fact that it is more than serviceable for the build. Oh, we also forgot to mention that it has ARGB, which may or may not mean anything to you.
You can buy the UX 200 for Php 1,900 via the SM Malls Online App here.
Monitor/Display
Lenovo D22-20 Monitor
Now for our monitor, we chose the Lenovo D22-20 Monitor 66ADKAC1PH 75 Hz monitor. Looking for a high refresh-rate screen at a lower price is a difficult task.
However, we feel that the Php 45,000 budget calls for a higher-refresh-rate display since you’re shelling out a bit more cash out of your pocket to get a better-than-average gaming experience.
Luckily, the Lenovo D22-20 monitor fits the bill perfectly. At a great price of Php 4,995, the D22-20 gives us high refresh-rate gaming with the added assurance of being from a reputable brand such as Lenovo. Not only that, the D22-20 is 1080p too, another feature that is not so widespread at this price range.
You can buy the D22-20 via the SM Malls Online App here.
Keyboard and Mouse
Rapoo X120 Pro
Rounding out our build is, of course, the keyboard and the mouse. Here we chose the Rapoo X120 Pro USB Keyboard and Mouse Bundle in black.
For a budget gaming PC, Rapoo’s mouse and keyboard bundle is a good mix of affordability and reliability. As Rapoo has started to become a mainstay in Philippine computer part stores, the X12 Pro also has the additional sale of being almost always available at most PC stores.
To get you started with your budget gaming rig, the Rapoo X12 Pro bundle is a no-brainer at Php 500. You can purchase the mouse and keyboard bundle via the SM Malls Online App here 119.
And that rounds out our gaming build for a Php 45,000 budget! While you’re basically all set with the PC components we provided above, there are a few tips and tricks that we want to offer you as you go through your PC-building-and-buying journey.
PC-Buying Tips and Tricks
Use an online PC part picker/builder to check for compatibility
A PC part picker or builder is one of the best ways for you to gather your desired PC parts and check if they are compatible with one another. They’re essentially online portals that virtually build your PC for you and checks if there are any issues (particularly with incompatibility) with your desired build.
Using a PC builder or part picker saves a ton of time with checking whether your components actually play nice with each other.
One of our favorites is PCPARTPICKER. 15
Check out the SM Malls Online App to start picking your components
One of the best ways for you to ease your PC-buying journey is by visiting the SM Malls Online App. Through their intuitive digital marketplace, you are given access to almost all the name brands you need to build your PC and to find all your desired PC parts.
The best thing about the SM Malls Online App is that they house an extensive stock of products, like the PC components we picked in our guide.
Find the best deals and promos on the SM Malls Online App
Actually, our Php 45,000 build above was only really possible because of the competitive prices and discounts being offered at stores within SM Malls Online App. When we tried looking for the components on other platforms, the total ballooned to 50K, 55K, and even upwards of 60K.
The SM Malls Online App 24 also generously offers additional freebies, bundles, or even free delivery of purchases for their customers too, making it a no-brainer companion for your Php 45,000 PC build. You don’t normally get these kinds of bundles and freebies when you shop from other online stores like Lazada or Shopee.
So, what do you think? Do you have other build ideas as well? How about tips and tricks for PC buying? Comment your thoughts down below!
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don’t just focus on one specific brand/series for graphics card. since the release of new architectures, older series have dropped prices. try searching for GTX 1650 which is more powerful than 1050ti and ranges 10-12k. a little variance in prices can be adjusted from other parts. what you suggested from SM Mall App which does not really give you discounts, they have the same price in store. I know this is paid or sponsored but be a bit honest with your general audience.
Gpu and Cpu choice is terrible considering the fact that this is 45k php budget. Will not recommend this build to anyone.
You are wasting a lot of Ryzen CPU potential by going single stick of ram. Why not just go with Cougar MG120 instead of the MSI and use the saved budget to go 16gb dual channel . or is this sponsored?
Some comments
1050 is too old for a gaming CPU. You should go 1650 or 2000 series for nVidia or 5000 and up series for AMD.
You lose performance having 1 stick of RAM. You should use two sticks for dual channel.
Go for the Ryzen 5000 series instead of the 4000 one. Better performance.
ATX case for a mATX board? You can save money by getting smaller case. Save money as well by just keeping the stock AMD fan.
Sponsored bla bla bla.
Here is my take on the 45K Budget Gaming Rig (Lazada and Mall price):
CPU: Ryzen 5 3600 (tray type with cooler) – Php 5,655
Board: Gigabyte B550M DS3H – Php 5,712
Memory: GSKILL RIPJAWS V 16GB 2X8GB DDR4 3200MHz – Php 2,950
SSD: Adata XPG SX8200 PRO 512GB – Php 2,650
PSU: Seasonic S12III 650 – Php 3,420
GPU: MSI RTX 3060 Ti Ventus 2X OC 8GB GDDR6 OC Edition – Php 24, 880
Total: Php 45,267 though with an overshoot of 267 Pesos
The game diali uh
While a few of the parts here are okay, most aren’t. Starting off with the case, I don’t see the point of buying/using P5000 just for a case, especially since this is a budget build. Next is the Ram choice, 8gb with 3200mhz freq is okay, but nowadays games are also upscaling and some games are requiring more ram. I know, the author did mention the upgrade path, but I think it could have been better if it was a 16gb dual kit to start with. Another thing here is the aftermarket cooler and CPU choice. While going with an R5 4500 might be an option, getting an R5 5500 would be better and with slightly better performance, not to mention both(I believe) have the wraith cooler which should be more than enough for the build. Removing/changing the ones I mentioned would probably give more room for better GPU, Storage, and Peripheral options.
NAH BRO AIN’T NO WAY
While a few of the parts here are okay, most arent. Starting off with the case, I dont see the point of buying/using P5000 just for a case, especially that this is a budget build. Next is the Ram choice, 8gb with a 3200 freq is okay, but nowadays games are also upscaling and some games are requiring more ram. I know, the author did mention the upgrade path, but I think it could have been better if it was a 16gb dual kit to start with. Another thing here is the aftermarket cooler and cpu choice. While going with a R5 4500 might be an option, getting an R5 5500 would be better and with slightly better performance, not to mention both(I believe) have the wraith cooler which should be more than enough for the build. Removing/changing the ones I mentioned would probably give more room for better Storage and Peripheral options.
This is horrible use of a 45k PHP budget. Can only slightly agree with the SSD, PSU, CPU cooler, and kb+mouse. Everything else is overpriced and/or unoptimized.
Sticking to one store does have its upsides like easier warranty, (usually) free build, but you are missing the budget optimization that would be possible with canvassing & buying from different shops. Even Amazon is a viable option for CPUs, SSDs, and RAM
For the same 45k budget, I think you can already get a gaming laptop with an RTX 3050 card.
We also made a list of Laptops under Php40k here: https://www.yugatech.com/guides/best-laptops-under-40000-philippines/
A lot of the parts listed are way too overpriced. 10k pesos for a nearly 7 year old GPU? Instead of just sticking to mall prices, why not consider Shopee/Lazada or any of the more reasonable PC parts shops in Gilmore that offer discounts and shipping? With 45k, you can build a system about 3x faster than the one listed here.
Overall, this is a bad build with parts that cost way too much given how old they are. No one should follow this guide.
We also checked in Lazada and the price of 1050Ti is more or less the same. Please see screenshot. Do you have an alternative GPU for Php10k budget?