The Most Average PC 2022
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The Most Average PC 2022 examines how the typical budget gaming PC shifted over the past two years, using the Steam Hardware Survey to anchor its choices. The video begins by recalling the era when the GTX 1060 dominated as the most popular GPU and notes a surprising turn as the 1650 rises to prominence due to price dynamics, prompting the host to question what counts as the average gaming rig in 2022. A central premise is that developers target the lowest common denominator, which can influence how games look and run on mainstream hardware. The host then lays out the methodology for redefining the average build: re-benchmarking a prior average winner, updating drivers, and cross-referencing Steam survey data with popular Amazon listings for periphery and storage. The build is assembled around an MSI B660M-G motherboard paired with a Core i5-12400 CPU to balance price and performance, with careful selection of storage, memory, and case to reflect current market options. The GPU choice centers on a 1650 due to price considerations, while other components emphasize value, upgrade paths, and practical compatibility for a 1080p gaming setup. In testing, the system runs at very high settings across popular titles like CS:GO and DotA 2, delivering strong frame rates in competitive shooters and acceptable performance in newer games, all at roughly $735 before further reductions in cost are considered. The video concludes with reflections on the observed price-to-performance landscape, the ongoing GPU market dynamics, and a final nod to Micro Center deals as a practical route for viewers to assemble a similar affordable rig.
Topics · technology · computing · hardware · gaming · budget
Questions answered
- What GPU does the Most Average PC 2022 build use and why?
- The build uses the GTX 1650 due to price considerations and its position as a cost-effective option in the current market, though the host notes that used or nearby-gen GPUs can offer better value.
- How is the CPU chosen for the Most Average PC 2022 and what does it signify?
- The CPU chosen is the Intel Core i5-12400, selected for its balance of performance and value, and because it lacks efficiency cores, making it representative of a current-gen gaming experience.
- What testing approach is used to evaluate the new build?
- The team re-benchmarks the previous average winner, updates drivers, and tests across popular titles at very high details to gauge FPS and stability at 1080p.