15 Best Budget CPU’s , Motherboards and Graphic Cards

1. Intel Core i7-5820K @ 4.8GHz - $300

This is the best budget processor for gaming at 1080p and 1440p. The 6-core chip has a 3.9 GHz base clock speed as well as a turbo boost to 4.8 GHz, making this an excellent choice if you need maximum performance without breaking the bank. You'll find it on Amazon for about $300, depending on where you do your shopping. If you want something similar but slightly less powerful, check out on the Ryzen 5 3600.
 

2. Asus Prime Z270F Gaming ATX Motherboard - $100

If you're looking for a budget motherboard, look no further than the Asus Prime Z270F. Asus makes some of the best motherboards around, and the Prime Z270F is no exception. Not only does this board have RGB lighting (which we love), but it's extremely affordable and compatible with both AMD and NVIDIA graphics cards. You can get it on Amazon for roughly $100.
 

3. EVGA GeForce GTX 1060 SC 6GB Graphics Card - $150:

The EVGA GeForce GTX 10 series is still the gold standard for graphics cards, and the superclocked version of this card is even more impressive. The 1060 SC 6GB works great for 1080p gaming at 60 fps with high settings, and should handle 1440p at higher framerates with ease. It's priced reasonably at $150 on Newegg, which means you won't break the bank.
 

4. MSI GTX 1060 Gaming X 6GB OC @ Overclock - $200:

The MSI GTx1060 Gaming X is a beast of a graphics card. Like the previous entry on the list, the 6GB variant offers phenomenal overclocking potential, giving you access to over 1150 MHz Boost Clock speeds. While not cheap, it's also not a ton more expensive than its non-OC counterpart, meaning you get what you pay for here. And while you might not want to use the full 16 GB of GDDR5 memory, the extra 8 GB of VRAM will help keep your frame rates steady. Available on Amazon for about $200.
 

5. Corsair Vengeance LPX 32GB DDR4 3000MHz Memory - $70:

Corsair's Vengeance line of RAM is known for being incredibly reliable and fast. The 32GB model on sale right now clocks in at 3000 MHz, providing you with a smooth gaming experience at lower resolutions. You can pick it up on Amazon for about $70.
 

6. AMD A10-7850K - $150-$200:

This is the best budget CPU for gaming or even general use. This is great for those who want a low cost option while still getting decent performance.
 

7. MSI 970 Gaming 8GB DDR4 - $350

This motherboard offers good value and performance at a moderate price point.
 

8. Gigabyte GA-Z170X-UD5 THERMAL GAMING 690W (Black) - $450-$500

The Gigabyte Z170X UD5 THERMAL is designed to handle high overclocks, meaning if you have a good cooling setup, you won't need any special tools to overclock this board. You'll get 4x 16x PCI-E slots, 1x M.2 slot, 6x SATA ports, and dual USB 3.0
 

9. ASUS ROG Strix B85M-D3H - $400-$550

ASUS' latest line of motherboards features powerful hardware designed to meet the demands of today's gamers and enthusiasts. This motherboard comes loaded with features, including GameFirst II technology and Xtreme Engine III. If you're looking for great performance and looks, look no further!
 

10. ASRock H81 PRO BTC+ - $250-$300

For those who want a bit more power than the previous boards, ASRock's newest H81 Pro BTC+ has been redesigned to provide users with improved thermal design and higher reliability.
 

11. Intel Core i5-6500K Processor

The highest clock speed at 4.0GHz, supports overclocking and Turbo Boost technology makes it great for gaming and other intensive applications. Features HyperThreading, AES, AVX, XMP 2.0, PCI Express x16 slots, Gigabit Ethernet, USB 3.0, SATA 6 Gb/s, Integrated Graphics, etc.
 

12. Corsair H110M Pro Motherboard & NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

This motherboard is equipped with dual graphics cards (NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Ti). You can install two graphic cards simultaneously without any problem. Supports multi-GPU configuration (Crossfire) and SLI mode. It comes with a good design with stylish looks, and has integrated audio hardware and Wi-Fi card.
 

13. ASUS ROG Strix X370 Gaming 9 AC

It is built with premium quality materials and has excellent performance. It is designed with RGB lighting, high-quality backlit keyboard and solid aluminum frame with great aesthetics.
 

14. MSI Z390A Gaming M7 AC

It is designed with powerful components and features, including 8th generation Intel Core i7 processor, GeForce RTX 2070 Max-Q GPU, 16GB DDR4 memory, USB Type-C port, DVI, HDMI, Thunderbolt™ 3, PCIe Gen3 x16 slot, and many others. It is compatible with Windows 10 operating system.
 

15. Asus TUF FX505D-Plus LGA 1151 Mini ITX PC

It is equipped with powerful components and features. Its Intel Celeron 3855U quad core processor, 4GB RAM and 128GB SSD storage make it ideal for small size PCs. It is designed with elegant style and comes with full HD webcam, 802.11AC wireless LAN, Bluetooth 4.1, USB 3.0 ports, microSD card reader, and much more.