Question My friend wants to make his own CPU for gaming

[Aera1132]

Hi, My friend wants to make his own CPU for gaming can anyone suggest to him good components to build a gaming CPU

 

[rgd1101]

what do you mean make his own cpu?
for $300? no, that not even enough for the high end gaming cpu today.

 

[Deleted member 14196]

do you mean build your own personal computer?

 

[Aera1132]

do you mean build your own personal computer?

yes make own CPU with parts

 

[Aera1132]

what do you mean make his own cpu?
for $300? no, that not even enough for the high end gaming cpu today.

i mean making own CPU with Parts

 

[rgd1101]

we don't call it a cpu. we call them pc.
budget is only $300? buying from where?

 

[drea.drechsler]

we don't call it a cpu. we call them pc.
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Strangely....when I first got interested in computers the box with the "system" in it was the CPU, everything else was a peripheral. Yes, that was back when even a mini-computer (DEC PDP-11) still needed it's own room and dedicated AC for cooling. But that persisted as the PC worked it's way onto everybody's desktop.The box with the "system" was still the CPU even though it had the drives, controller, I/O and display all inside it on ISA cards. Only the printer, monitor and keyboard were considered peripherals. It did cause confusion for us uninitiated when the geeks were talking about the awesomeness of the (8086) CPU that was inside the CPU.

 

[Aera1132]

Strangely....when I first got interested in computers the box with the "system" in it was the CPU, everything else was a peripheral. Yes, that was back when even a mini-computer (DEC PDP-11) still needed it's own room and dedicated AC for cooling. But that persisted as the PC worked it's way onto everybody's desktop.The box with the "system" was still the CPU even though it had the drives, controller, I/O and display all inside it on ISA cards. Only the printer, monitor and keyboard were considered peripherals. It did cause confusion for us uninitiated when the geeks were talking about the awesomeness of the (8086) CPU that was inside the CPU.

Thanks so much

 

[Exploding PSU]

Strangely....when I first got interested in computers the box with the "system" in it was the CPU, everything else was a peripheral. Yes, that was back when even a mini-computer (DEC PDP-11) still needed it's own room and dedicated AC for cooling. But that persisted as the PC worked it's way onto everybody's desktop.The box with the "system" was still the CPU even though it had the drives, controller, I/O and display all inside it on ISA cards. Only the printer, monitor and keyboard were considered peripherals. It did cause confusion for us uninitiated when the geeks were talking about the awesomeness of the (8086) CPU that was inside the CPU.

Semantics

To be fair they still call the "box" part of the computer (to distinguish it from the whole system) as the "CPU" where I live. The actual CPU (the "Intel") is called "processors" instead. Depending on who you talk to, CPU and processors can mean entirely different part of a computer.

It's similar how they call GPUs as "VGA", any kind of storage whether HDD, SSD, or flash drives as "hard disk", UPS and / or stabilizers being called "stavol" no matter the brand, any type of display connectors as "HDMI" even the VGA or Displayport ones, calling all types of memory cards as "SD card", "headset" as a blanket term for any kind of sound devices you stick in or on your ears, and all sorts of misnomers in the realm of computing. That's just how it is.

And don't get me started on them calling anything involving LED llights as "RGB".

 

[Eximo]

For $300 it might be best to start with a used OEM pre-built and a decent used GPU.

If we are talking $300 US in the US, that is somewhat doable for entry level gaming. But that is JUST the computer, would still need a monitor and at least basic peripherals.

 

[Eximo]

Let's see, a decent base system:

https://www.newegg.com/p/1VK-0001-361G2?Item=9SIAC0F91T1862&quicklink=true

Some additional RAM:

2X Crucial 4GB x1 DDR3L 1600mhz 1.35v CT51264BD160B.C16 Desktop Memory RAM 8GB | eBay

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Decent GPU:

Dell GeForce GTX 1060 6GB GDDR5 Graphics Card | eBay

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Cheap monitor:

ViewSonic VA2249S 22" Widescreen Full HD 1080p LED LCD Computer PC Monitor | eBay

Find many great new & used options and get the best deals for ViewSonic VA2249S 22" Widescreen Full HD 1080p LED LCD Computer PC Monitor at the best online prices at eBay! Free shipping for many products!

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You should be able to track down other peripherals.