How to Build the Ultimate $69 Gaming PC!
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Grab an exclusive LTT edition Carpio 2.0 wrist rest at go.deltahub.io It might be the best time ever to build an ultra budget gaming PC (from used parts). For the price of a single AAA Video Game, you can put together an incredible computer capable of playing modern games with very playable performance. But how do you do it? What CPU, RAM, GPU (graphics card) do you need? Is a sub $100 dollar machine actually possible? Tom’s Hardware’s CPU Tier List tomshardware.com Discuss on the forum: linustechtips.com Buy a Razer Wolverine Pro V3 wireless gaming controller: geni.us ► GET OUR MERCH: lttstore.com ► GET EXCLUSIVE CONTENT ON FLOATPLANE: lmg.gg ► GET A VPN: piavpn.com ► SPONSORS, AFFILIATES, AND PARTNERS: lmg.gg Purchases made through some store links may provide some compensation to Linus Media Group. CHAPTERS --------------------------------------------------- 0:00 Intro 1:26 YOU TOO can build a $69 dollar PC 3:26 Start with an old Pre-Built Machine 4:03 The Challenges of a Workstation 4:58 Turning HARD mode ON 8:23 Which GPU should you get? 10:15 The FINAL part 11:19 Gaming on the $69 PC
This video presents a bold challenge: assemble a capable gaming PC using only used parts for around $69, equivalent to the price of a single AAA game. The host counters the assumption that a sub $1000 gaming rig must compromise heavily, arguing that a cleverly assembled system can run modern titles at playable framerates and still provide upgrade paths. The opener outlines the philosophy of “fishing” for components in the used market, emphasizing bundles and patience over chasing a single ideal part. The host also teases a practical constraint: the build will rely on older, mass-market hardware, which naturally requires compromises in space, power delivery, and GPU VRAM. The discussion signals a hands-on, problem-solving approach, with real-world testing to follow and a goal of extracting meaningful gaming performance from a budget setup.
Topics · technology · gaming · hardware · budgeting
Questions answered
- Can you really build a functional gaming PC for around $69 using used parts?
- Yes, the video demonstrates a complete build using old prebuilt hardware and secondhand components, achieving playable performance across modern and indie games at a very low cost.
- What were the main constraints of the build and how were they addressed?
- Constraints included small form factor, limited power supply, and GPU VRAM. Solutions involved upgrading the power supply with a workaround, cutting a case panel for GPU clearance, and choosing GPUs around $30–$50 with 4–8 GB VRAM while accepting some compromises.
- Which GPU options were considered and what compromises did they entail?
- The team explored RX 570 and RX 580 options, finding one with 4 GB VRAM and another with 8 GB VRAM; the 4 GB card performed adequately for some games but caused stuttering in more demanding titles, illustrating the trade-off between price and performance.