The BEST 👑 $800 Budget Gaming PC ⚡ Build Guide 2023

[@stevenporter5421]

I watched this video and although I have never built a computer before but I decided to after seeing this. I used everything in the parts list except for the case which was not available so I used a different one. It took me about 4 total hours from start to finish to complete. Result....it works great!! I can't believe I was able to do this as I am an older guy. Thanks so much for the detailed video.

[@boofy2445]

Congrats!

[@abyss1824]

Congrats dude!

[@jazmynwhiteside8529]

Nice

[@MrShogun0204]

What case did you go with

[@jeus_cnt]

@@MrShogun0204fr, I’m heavily contemplating this, would be nice to know

[@willie69420]

Bro lookin pretty buff, he's deff been working out for a while. didnt notice till now

[@luffymonkeyyy]

Gay

[@awoo_good_boah]

​@@luffymonkeyyy shut yo weak ahh up

[@titsnpizza1679]

Yeah ngl would let him have my babies

[@thesnake1862]

​@luffymonkeyyy how is he gay? Tell me

[@luffymonkeyyy]

just imo

[@Joshyboy_on_60hz]

Thank you so much for this video cuz I just got this case yesterday for my first build and there are no videos on how to set up the case so this is a live saver

[@ScatterVolt]

It’s just like any other mATX pc case honesty. You would of been fine with or without this video lol.

[@Joshyboy_on_60hz]

No just like connecting the cables and stuff also this is my first pc too so idk what I’m doing lol

[@LumbyMcGumby]

Love the case. I've noticed a lot of cases are removing HDD bays, which sucks since I use them still for a bunch of older games and software. I might build this. I'm still using an i7 2600, and I think it's starting to get old and tired hahaha 😂 plus this price is amazing

[@ScatterVolt]

The only con is you can’t control the fan speed on the RGB & fan controller with a fan header plugged into your motherboard (but you can control the RGB)

[@LumbyMcGumby]

@ScatterVolt are the fans automatic depending on temp, or do they just go full speed?

[@ScatterVolt]

I’m unsure. They aren’t running full speed though. I thought it maybe had a built in temp sensor.

[@mohamedrafik9271]

@@ScatterVolt Can an XFX 6700XT Merc edition fit in this case?

[@ScatterVolt]

Check the case dimensions on the bitfenix website and see if your gpu will fit

[@camzvibez6498]

Im trying to get a good idea of what i can get for around 800 and this video helps a lot. Thanks for another W build.

[@ScatterVolt]

This isn’t the absolute fastest $800 PC, but it’s quite futureproof and still fairly fast.

[@camzvibez6498]

@@ScatterVolt yeah and it's definitely better than some of the other builds I've seen

[@ultramasterultra5724]

@@camzvibez6498 Techsource build is the best get that one

[@camzvibez6498]

​@@ultramasterultra5724I'll look into it

[@sonsandfathergaming6235]

Thank you so much for this vid you helped me understand SOOOOO much more about pcs!

[@ScatterVolt]

I’m glad I could help!

[@zebjyrwa]

Thank you for helping me build my first pc

[@ScatterVolt]

My pleasure!

[@RichardMiller-td1bn]

These build videos are great. You get much more specific than most of what is out there on you tube. Like the power button on the PSU. Im a noob and didnt know that. But man, got my 6700xt a month ago for a good price, and now you get Starfield with it. Sorry im sour about it.

[@diwanshahrior7797]

how do u redeem the starfield tho, i got my 6700 from bestbuy 2weeks back and have no idea how to get the game

[@Waduhek763]

I just got the 7700x also came with starfield. Are you having issues redeeming it? I am

[@RichardMiller-td1bn]

I'm sorry to hear your having trouble redeeming it. No my gripe was I purchased the GPU right before they announced they were giving Starfield with it.

[@diwanshahrior7797]

@@Waduhek763 no like the problem is I'm not sure if my gpu came with starfield and if it did how would i know and how to redeem it

[@rbgnigro1545]

Going for b660/ddr4 ram and rx 6700xt makes more sense at least for me

[@ScatterVolt]

Maybe, but I’d rather setup viewers with DDR5 ram now rather than having to buy a whole new kit of ram later if they decided to redo their system.

[@rbgnigro1545]

@@ScatterVolt especially considering that 14th gen is compatible with 13th gen motherboards, ddr5 ram is the way to go, to upgrade just swap the cpu for new 14th gen one

[@johnlloydguzman9035]

I have fun watching you build this pc. Im gonna subscribe to you now. I wish i could build one too but money problems 😂

[@ScatterVolt]

I am so ready for the Ryzen 5 7500F to hit the market so I can finally move on from using the i5 12400/F in mid-range pc build guide videos. At this point, people think I'm an Intel shill, but that's just because AMD never had a good answer to the i5 12400 for so long until now.

[@ali-sq6sk]

Your damn right

[@Trb_smk]

It’s going to be a 160$-180$ but gives the same performance as a 220$ryzen 5 7600x

[@ScatterVolt]

Which why AMD never release those

[@Trb_smk]

@@ScatterVolt but also ddr5 doesn’t boost that much performance compared to ddr4

[@ScatterVolt]

There is a definite boost in performance right now but that'll only be exaggerated later on as DDR5 continues production (similar to when DDR4 first came out vs DDR3)

[@mohamedrafik9271]

I love your channel and your videos so much) I bought a 6700xt about a month ago, and I couldn't be happier))

[@NukaOrQuantum...]

Love your videos, especially the build guides! I've been watching your channel for a while, but never commented nor subscribed. I'll do so now though ;)

[@ScatterVolt]

It’s good to have you!

[@neroexperiment]

Also, is there a reason why you replaced the CPU Fan? during the video you install the fan that came with the CPU, but at the end we can see that you changed to another one. Was it purely for asthetic purposes or do you feel like the cooling inside this case isnt good enough and a better CPU cooler is necessary?

[@RAHCX2222]

ik im not him but if you want better temps and good looks you should get the cooler but if you want to save money keep the sstock coooler

[@bizbarley74]

I really like the case features on this build. Although it's got awful reviews on Amazon and MC. Still it has the same look to a Lian Li case I've been thinking about building in at the same price, I'm sure you know the one, it's real popular, this looks like a replica of it. Have you built in that Lian Li before? Does it have the same easy setup in the back? Good build man. I'd spend $20 extra on a CPU cooler and go fully modular, for super clean space, but nice. I think your viewers will actually be better off with the 750w anyway when they upgrade. This is extremely simple. Well done.

[@tenkugin2473]

i am currently picking out the exact same parts but i switched out the power supply and hopefully this build goes well 🙏🙏

[@tenkugin2473]

waiting for the gpu and cpu to arrive

[@Zphen]

@@tenkugin2473 Does your Wi-fi and Bluetooth work? I saw some people complaining about both not working on the motherboard

[@tenkugin2473]

@@Zphen yes, the motherboard wifi and bluetooth works fine, even though i use my ethernet cable the most for my pc and the wifi for the motherboard has a really strong connection

[@Zphen]

@@tenkugin2473 Alright, also do you know if using a different model of the RX7600 will work? (im referring to the FXF Speedster SWFT 210 Radeon RX2700)

[@tenkugin2473]

@@Zphen i’m pretty sure it would, i have the gigabyte version of the rx 7600

[@nibba241]

Lol the dr deals shirt, thanks for the great price on ram on jawa scatter

[@GHYZ.Shadow]

I'm thinking of buying my first PC but i'm not experienced at all. should I attempt to build this following your instruction?

[@Cian5329]

i made this pc and it works great

[@ScatterVolt]

Excellent!

[@giolrz8237]

Nice. Another video from ScatterIntel! Nice video!

[@ScatterVolt]

Haha. I will say, take a look at my pinned comment.

[@Blackman69848]

$800 Gaming PC AND CAN GAME 1080P AND 1440P THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST I HAVE SEEN

[@ScatterVolt]

One of? 🤔

[@hristiyanhristov867]

Nice build ❤

[@ScatterVolt]

Thank you!

[@Conrad1403]

Anyone not having the WiFi work? All mine will show is Ethernet and this is the only Microsoft device I own any tips on how to get it to let me to connect to wifi

[@angelagredano3153]

I love when people put the real cost in the thumbnail, like I know my budget but then there's some youtubers that says it's a really good cost and it's a pc with a 4090 lol

[@ScatterVolt]

Hopefully I'm not one of those. I try to slightly underprice my builds to accommodate for demand/inventory.

[@munibdanish]

You are the best Tech KZbinr I have ever seen. Your Big Fan from Pakistan 🇵🇰

[@ScatterVolt]

I want to visit Pakistan!

[@munibdanish]

@@ScatterVolt Love You Bro ♥. I will receive you on airport.

[@fuzedplayz8499]

bro linked the wrong mother board in description and i accidentally bought the ddr4 motherboard 💀😭

[@Xquisity]

Under specs on motherboard is shouls say its ddr5 capabilible

[@moleedaboi]

I'm gonna build this, probably change a few things as it would probably take me 12 months to finish it.

[@ScatterVolt]

Build everything at once, once you’re ready. Don’t spread it out.

[@moleedaboi]

@@ScatterVolt okay, thanks for the advice.

[@moleedaboi]

@@ScatterVolt I'm kind of on the fence between amd vs nvidia. I like amd because it's really cheap and offers good performance, but the encoders suck so bad. Besides nvenc there's not much I like about nvidia card that compete with the rx6700xt.

[@velja1312]

You actually don't need Microsoft account, even on Home versions of Windows. You can either input invalid Microsoft account and get to create local one, or unplug Ethernet cord (or in this case, turn off WiFi), and create Local Account that way. Again, it's user preference.

[@ahmadmoeid9279]

Amazing 😻

[@UaE0BoSS1]

Holy shit, I still remember you back from 2013-14, u had bieber cut and braces. Talk about a change

[@gameday5379]

Hello, when are you going to do a $1000 pc build again? Really liked this video!

[@cheekigod5631]

I would recommend a better PSU, that Smart BX1 is in Tier E (Avoid) in the PSU Tier List. I know is a budget build, but there are better options for a little more, and that can help for future upgrades too.

[@ScatterVolt]

Last I checked it was Tier C/D but now it got downgraded so I’ll be moving on from it

[@triixzz2747]

which one is better

[@kaleaskalea]

Can you recommend a certain PSU for about the same price?

[@eldaybe]

Which one is better?

[@Xquisity]

​@@ScatterVoltcan you please recommend a better one

[@JoseDiaz-xm4vv]

I see two led on top when you build . Have the link of them to see where I can . I like

[@hff7904]

i5 12400F + RTX 4060 🔥

[@cesaritox09]

W hat's the name of those lamps inside the mobo to light it up? nice build btw, i got a 6600 and two months later a 7600 comes out lol xd. I'm gonna wait 2 or 3 years and see what will bring next generation before changing the gpu. As for the cpu I got a 13400f.

[@ScatterVolt]

Aputure MC

[@cesaritox09]

@@ScatterVolt thx so much!

[@spo_der5105]

If you don't mind could you tell what monitor you're using?

[@ghajini123ful]

I think that that Thermaltake smart bronze PSU is like a fire hazard, i dont know what made you choose that?

[@ScatterVolt]

The BX1 is alright, but weirdly enough it hasn’t been available on Amazon since June, so I have a Zalman Gigamax linked instead.

[@kaushalverma]

This setup costs 885 USD in India. I would use 6700xt (you mentioned it's top tier) combined with i5 13500/13600. It will cost more but i think it will be top tier in the mid budget segment.

[@Dozy28]

How did you find the case lmao

[@D-CHAPO]

Need an updated version of this build and more Intel builds in general

[@ScatterVolt]

The updated version of this build is linked in the description

[@D-CHAPO]

​@@ScatterVoltwill this build fit in the HYTE Y60 case?

[@chadmcquade3075]

I built this exact same setup for my cousin a week ago part for part

[@muhammadjamil6709]

I wish you are my cousin 😢

[@xbuildscustoms]

Ive done 3 builds with this case so far and only con is you cant control fan speed but you can control the rgb so everything is all synced up but overall its a great budget case

[@ScatterVolt]

That is the same conclusion I came to as well! It’s so close to perfection.

[@randyfabian-yn6iw]

Do we got to get the white case or can we get black

[@bonjoz23]

Great explanation...u seriously helped some of us who are pretty confused on building pc`s these days! do u do ready made build ups for people who need your assistance? and if so how much could it cost?

[@ScatterVolt]

I occasionally sell computers on ScatterVolt.com/garagesale. If I ever do, then I make an announcement for them.

[@ScatterVolt]

Hey! It's been a while but I'm currently selling some gaming PCs on my website here: scattervolt.com/garagesale

[@kzThoughts1]

can i use a 3060 instead ? and can the power supply handle it ?

[@rangersmith4652]

It's January 1, 2024. I would not build an $800 gaming PC today. If I were building or advising, I'd spend a bit more to get onto the AM5 platform, giving the gamer that much-lauded upgrade path.

[@ScatterVolt]

I'm glad you mentioned this, because I am updating this build guide as we speak. I filmed a new $800 build guide last week with the Ryzen 5 7500F. It'll be on AM5!

[@10ToesDownWithBass]

Microcenter had some great cpu/mobo/ram deals recently. Like the i7 12700k with an MSI mobo and 16gb ram for 349 usd.

[@ScatterVolt]

Indeed

[@rin_rin69]

I would only use that board for office pcs...or people who upgrade every 2-5 years

[@americasace]

Please include Cast Latency when telling us what speed RAM you're using.

[@xhulsF36]

The only issue I had is that when I went in the bios to enable xmp and the other steps you included for the gpu I had a failed boot and had to go back in the bios and set back to default

[@themc.kennyshow6585]

Jason, who runs Pc Builder channel, and Paul from 'Paul's Hardware'. They both advise enabling xmp & 4G decoding AFTER all windows, drivers and cpu uprades. Because that greatly reduces the chances of erros happening.

[@JoshuaHereGTM]

Can you link the light bars you have in the background? Those would be great in my living room!

[@ScatterVolt]

I wouldn’t recommend them since they’re studio lights more so than decoration.

[@DripyWatrmln_RL]

I wish there was a list or somthing we could use

[@ScatterVolt]

It exists, you just watched the wrong video! Watch the updated $800 pc build video in the description and there should be a pcbuilds.gg links

[@Kryzvlogs]

Please do $300 compact matx build. Your looking beefy btw

[@noisy1ne939]

Can you do streaming with that set up?

[@neroexperiment]

Is building this exact pc but choosing a better GPU like the "Gigabyte Aorus GeForce RTX 3070 OC 8GB GDDR6 Graphics Card" a good idea? I checked the case and it fits, I made a comparisson with the one you used on the video and this one is also better. The pcpartpicker website says its compatible with all the other components. So will this better GPU help me stream and play better? or does it not matter? Ive bought all the components except the GPU because Im wondering if buying a better one is a good idea.

[@neddy1703]

Nice build!! Do you think you could get away with the i3 13100F in this build without affecting the frame rates? I'm tempted to go the i5, but the i3 is almost half the price...

[@ScatterVolt]

You definitely could with a 13100F

[@neddy1703]

@@ScatterVoltthanks for the reply!!! Cheers from Australia!

[@UnclePhil3482]

Good.

[@PokhEdits]

I did this and my fans won’t spin only the rgb is working, i watched the video multiple times and checked if i had everything in and i did. if you could help me that would be awesome

[@AsvinThakur391]

Hey at last why did u install a custom aftermarket cooler ? When you already installed the intel stock cooler ?

[@Mikaaaaayswan]

Correct me if I am wrong, so basically if you're going for pure 1080p gaming, go for the Rx 7600 but if you are planning to game on 1440p, Rx 6700 XT? This is assuming that we are using the same build like this one or with r5 5600.

[@ScatterVolt]

The benchmarks are in 1440p

[@tenohhhh7249]

What did think about using the swift rx 7600 over the one used in vid?

[@andylilcandy]

I have almost every single part in this video just waiting for the CPU but I was wondering if updating the Bios for the motherboard is necessary or is it fine out of the box?

[@clxudy_wolf8229]

Hii did u ever build the pc I was just wondering cause I was kinda conflicted on building it or not😁

[@DopeIsLive]

do a 4k gaming pc build plz

[@ScatterVolt]

Why do you need a 4K gaming PC?

[@PureMotivationPower]

Bro do you do fitness. I see your bicep veins and thick arms.

[@plike8988]

super late but hoping you can see this, is there any other case you recommend for this?

[@ScatterVolt]

See my budget cases tier list video

[@luhluffy.]

Hey I was building I’m pc and their is a red light on vga when I click the power button and I’ve taken out the gpu and but it back idk what wrong with it

[@Zphen]

I couldn't find the same RX7600 model you used in this video, but should the XFX Speedster SWFT210 Radeon RX 7600 work as well?

[@ahmadmoeid9279]

please make a video about gaming monitor that they be under 200$

[@novawqlf8705]

nice vid, best gpu for power consumption in your opinion for 1440p high refresh rate?

[@ScatterVolt]

RX 6800 16GB

[@novawqlf8705]

@@ScatterVolt thanks so much

[@Joepiyeh1]

why does it have stock cooler and then a custom really nice looking cpu cooler?

[@abaylor6578]

Is this capable of doing pcvr for the oculus?

[@ScatterVolt]

Yes!

[@abaylor6578]

@@ScatterVolt Awesome! And are all parts available a micro center?

[@FrNePanda]

How about cpu cooler??? On tutorial is diff then ant the end?

[@madhan5407]

Hp aero 13 with amd ryzen 7 7735u vs Hp pavillion plus intel i5 1340p which is good for use adobe photoshop,xd and figma please tell I going to buy this week

[@Rodrigoooo]

I haven't kept up with pc builds in a while, but when I did, a lot of the builds were with AMD CPUs. Why is it that nowadays I see a lot of Intel CPU builds?

[@ScatterVolt]

They’re a better choice for mid range pc builds if you’re starting from scratch. Ryzen never released any good

[@kakaka1k]

This might sound like a dumb question about the case fans, where do I plug the connector to my MOBO what would the connection be called? I see sys_fan would that be where I would connect it?

[@dawarmeeran]

Is this pc future proof and can an nvidia graphics card work for this build aswell?

[@randyfabian-yn6iw]

With low setting on Fortnite with performance mode how much fps would I get

[@ScatterVolt]

A lot

[@Bling-Ching1]

Should I copy this

[@kingorange4951]

There is a red light on my ssd, and whenever I try to install windows it says I have no storage. Can you help?

[@smartdog3665]

an alternative for the mother board?

[@vargastarnished]

Great video bro, question: I bought the 6700 (non-xt) instead of 7600. Do you think is better or worse?

[@ScatterVolt]

Lookup RX 7600 vs RX 6700 comparison videos and see for yourself!

[@BREEZYM6015]

I don't think you'll see much difference in terms of performance by going with the 6700.

[@Ladioz]

10GB VRAM vs 8GB VRAM

[@viggy8406]

About the same or slightly better due to the extra VRAM

[@Polymerbob]

I was wondering about something. Why do custom builds have no ( or very few ) front I\O ports?

[@JJFlores197]

For the most part, most people who build PCs build them for gaming. Most gamers don't necessarily need a lot of I/O ports. Some people are very into aesthetics and simple designs so they try to use minimalist builds.

[@SpottymarsISLOST]

does windows come with this or do you have to buy it seperate

[@edwincrawford5619]

question when building a custom pc, where is the sound coming out off?

[@JJFlores197]

Whatever sound output device you have plugged in and set. If you plug in a pair of speakers, it will come out from there. If you plug in a USB headset, the audio will go over that. If you connect a pair of Bluetooth headphones, it will come out from there.

[@Thekidspot]

Is that power supply good/safe for a 3060 ??

[@yups05]

What Monitor do you recommend with this build?

[@Frost-lh6nj]

I built this build but it asking me for a Ethernet connection on the network Microsoft page what should I do?

[@suneijj]

if i build this w the ddr4 motherboard and use 16 gb of ddr4 will it still run the same?

[@ducttapeknight]

Can you swap out the i5 for an i7 with the same motherboard

[@ScuttleGaming]

Hey uh, does Gigabyte Control Center take long time to download? I been waiting for like 30 mins

[@dantizzy]

can that motherboard run AMD as well and the Ryzen 5600x or 5700x?

[@bonethang374]

Total noob here. Thinking about using this video to build my first gaming PC. Is this machine capable of playing games like Red Dead Redemption 2 && The Last of Us without breaking a sweat ? Thanks in advance !

[@ScatterVolt]

You might need to double your pc budget if that is the case. Maybe my $1500 PC Build guide releasing this weekend may suite you better for that 😅

[@bonethang374]

@@ScatterVolt oh, damn. So I’m probably better off buying a console with my budget I presume 😭. Most of my time will be spent playing games like the above mentioned and Elden Ring. I didn’t realize how demanding those games are && how expensive it would be to build a capable gaming pc. Thanks for the reply man!!

[@generaliso2576]

Instead of the intel cpu, which ryzen cpu would go with it?

[@ThePrime-official]

Bro the build cost over 100$ why do all KZbinrs lie what the price is

[@ScatterVolt]

Maybe because this build is outdated. I produced a 2024 $800 build guide a few weeks ago.

[@avatarnujy8713]

my wifi wont connect and I cant get past the start up

[@user-xr1zq4xe4t]

What happened to the cpu cooler

[@klapekmistrz9438]

@ScatterVolt 1.Why did you buy a thermaltake power supply,its a bomb in "nice brand" 2.Why did u dont buy a cooler,the stock from intel are loud 3.The case is mATX and prob have a bad Weak motherboard plate.

[@ScatterVolt]

1. Apparently everyone is telling me the BX1 series is a bomb now. A year ago I wasn’t receiving the same comments. It’s been downgraded a tier on PSU tier list so I wasn’t aware. 2. Stock cooler is fine for a 12400. If you’re bothered by the noise then sure, upgrade the cpu cooler. 3. For a budget gaming PC, you’re not housing a top end cpu cooler and heavy graphics card that needs support, so a basic 12400 with a RX 7600 is totally fine for a case like the nova mesh mATX. After all, this is an $800 PC.

[@klapekmistrz9438]

@@ScatterVolt the Thermaltake psu blowed up my frend pc so,fried all pc components

[@BhosdikeSaale]

Rx 7600 or rtx 4060 which better for all round

[@ared18t]

Why is that 7600 so fricken massive?

[@Killjoy1204]

Gigabyte makes humongous cards lol😅

[@simrangrg4]

What did u use to record on that pc?

[@darkmastertaken]

Why does dollar build doesnt include monitors. They are just as important.

[@ScatterVolt]

How does one fit a monitor into a gaming pc? 🤪