Best Cheap Gaming PC Under $300 – [Updated Jan 2023]

Power supplies from EVGA normally come in the usual ATX form factor with black chassis. The power supply cables are hardwired instead of a modular power supply, saving some time plugging in the cables.

It does, however, compromise the convenience of where to place cables. The EVGA BR 450 W 80+ Bronze power supply is equipped with a 120mm sleeve bearing fan that, according to EVGA, contributes to a quieter operation and a longer lifespan.

EVGA says its new DC to DC converter with less signal on the 3.3V and 5V rails will boost stability on those rails. The EVGA BR 450 W 80+ Bronze power supply has quite a few internal protections to keep the hardware attached to the power supply safe.

We chose the EVGA BR 450 W 80+ Bronze power supply for our cheap gaming PC since it comes with 80 PLUS bronze certification, which means it is quite reliable, and 450 W is sufficient for this 300 dollar gaming PC.EVGA’s BR 450 W 80+ Bronze power supply is quite affordable for the reliability it provides.

The PC case that we chose for our 300 dollar gaming PC is the Cougar MX330 PC case.

The Cougar MX330 PC case is spacious, affordable, and has adequate cable routing spaces. It is a Mid Tower PC case, and the Cougar MX330 PC case is an excellent choice for a cheap gaming PC.

The Cougar MX330 PC case may be missing some of the design and styling aesthetics that you get on expensive PC cases, but the Cougar MX330 PC case has enough space to house your hardware components easily as well as a nice design.

Specifications

Dimensions195mm (W) x 473mm (H) x 427mm (D)Drive Bays3 x 3.5 inches 2 x 2.5 inches + 2 x 2.5 (converted from 3.5” drive bays) 1 x 5.25 inchesMax GPU Length350mmMax CPU Cooler Height155mmMax PSU Length200mmMax Number of Fans and RadiatorsFront: 2 x 120mm fans Up to 240mm Radiator Top: 2 x 120mm fans Up to 120mm Radiator Rear: 1 x 120mm fan (included) Or 1 x 120mm RadiatorFront I/O Ports2 x USB 3.0 ports 2 x USB 2.0 ports 1 x headphone jack 1 x microphone jack

A PC case that has a separate compartment for the power supply on the bottom of the PC case is beneficial as it makes hiding the extra cables easier, as well as makes cable mounting easier too.

The power supplies can produce quite a lot of heat and have a barrier in between your GPU, CPU, and the motherboard does help with the temperatures.

To prevent the temperature of the power supply to raise, there is a mesh hole at the bottom of the case from which your power supply can draw air as most of the power supplies are designed to exhaust out the back.

Having this barrier in between should lower the heat transference from the power supply.

For cable routing, the Cougar MX330 may not be the best PC case, but this PC case does have some routing features that are available to route the cables nicely.

The Cougar MX330 PC case has space for five fans, but if you are going to be installing a DVD/RW drive, this takes up one of the fan openings.

However, you can easily install four fans in this PC case by mounting two fans in the front, one on top, and one on the rear (it comes with a 120mm fan already installed on the back of the case).

The main reason why we chose this case for this 300 dollar gaming PC is because of the space it provides and the airflow it can give the users.

The price is quite reasonable for the PC case, but it still is not too much that it goes over our total budget of 300 dollars. The case provides the users with the right amount of space while it also has a beautiful design.

A separate compartment for the power supply helps with hiding the extra cables to provide a cleaner look. The side window of the Cougar MX330 gives a fresh look while it also lets everyone have a peek inside the PC case to see the hardware components in there.

All of this makes the Cougar MX330 one of the best options for a PC case in this budget.

Conclusion and Performance of this Build in Different Games

The hardware components that are mentioned above make one of the best gaming PC under 300 dollars. However, you must be wondering how these hardware components will fare against some e-sports game titles as well as some new modern game titles.

Now, we are going through how this PC will perform in some of the game titles, to give you an idea of the Performance this PC is capable of providing the users with.

Far Cry New Dawn

Far Cry New Dawn is a graphically demanding game, and this cheap gaming PC will be able to run it at 31 minimum FPS at low graphics settings at 720p.

For a 300 dollar gaming PC and this is not so bad. It is awe-inspiring that this cheap gaming PC is capable of run Far Cry New Dawn at an average of 39 FPS at low settings without a dedicated GPU and an integrated graphics processor.

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO)

Counter-Strike: Global Offensive (CS: GO) is not a very graphically demanding game title, and this 300 dollar gaming PC can run it at 58 minimum FPS at low graphics settings at 1080p.

So, you should not have any problems running it on this PC as CS: GO has an average of 113 FPS at low graphics settings at 1080p.

Shadow of the Tomb Raider

Shadow of the Tomb Raider is a very graphically demanding game, and this cheap gaming PC will be able to run it at ten minimum FPS at low graphics settings at 720p.

It is incredible how this 300 dollar gaming PC can run such a graphically demanding game at an average of 36 FPS at low graphics settings.

And that too, using the integrated graphics processor and not a dedicated GPU. However, it may seem unplayable sometimes when the FPS drops too low.

Apex Legends

Apex legends do require a powerful enough PC to run the game properly, and this cheap budget gaming PC will be able to run it at 38 minimum FPS at low to medium graphics settings at 720p.

You can play this game quite comfortably at low to medium graphics settings at 720p and have an average of 51 FPS.

PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) PC

PLAYERUNKNOWN’S BATTLEGROUNDS (PUBG) PC does require a powerful enough PC to run the game at a playable FPS, even at low graphics settings.

This 300 dollar gaming PC will be able to run it at ten minimum FPS at low graphics settings at 720p. You may face some FPS drops now and then, but it will be playable as it has an average of 49 FPS.

FINAL THOUGHTS

Keep in mind, this rig won’t attract anybody with a decent design. Although It will be a great option for entry-level gamers with an opportunity to play medium level games without using up every last cent.

FAQ

Does Amazon ship these hardware components to Brazil?

If you want to get the hardware components that are mentioned above, but you are wondering whether these hardware components are available in your state or not. Then, simply go to the Amazon website and check if they can ship the hardware components to the country that you live in or not. If you are lucky, and these hardware components are available in the state that you live in, then simply order from Amazon. If Amazon does not go to the country you live in, then you can check the local vendors that are near you.

Is Ryzen 3200G capable of running Call of Duty Warzone on max out settings paired with a GTX 1660 Super?

Yes! Call of duty Warzone can run maxed out @1080P on this combination/configuration just increase RAM up to 12GB and make sure you have plenty of hard disk space and excellent download speed as this game has massive updates and yields more than 100GB disk space.

Do the HDD SATA cables come along with this motherboard?

Yes, the SATA cables do come along with brand new motherboards. There may be more than one SATA cable in the motherboard package.

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