Steam statistics are very interesting, but they have some drawbacks. We have to take into account that it keeps user data that has not been entered for years, so it is not entirely realistic. Despite everything, it gives us interesting indicators on market movements.
We build a PC according to the most popular hardware on Steam
We have always relied on the most common components among platform users. The setting is the most common resolution on the platform, which is 1080p. With this team we will be able to play eSports type titles, such as CSGO, LoL, Fortnite and the release recently Monitor 2. These are the components:
Processor: Intel Core i5-11400F
According to Steam, the most common processor on Steam has a total of 6 cores and a base working frequency between 2.3 and 2.7 GHz. The cheapest processor that best matches according to this data is the Core i5-11400F. This processor has 6 cores and 12 threads and in Boost mode you can reach 4.4 GHz. It does not include integrated graphics, which are disabled at the factory. This processor costs around 170 dollars, but if we look we can find it for around 140-150 dollars.
Baseplate: ASUS TUF Gaming B560-Plus WiFi
We need a motherboard compatible with the chosen processor and we found this solution very interesting. The ASUS TUF Gaming motherboard is a very good option for its excellent quality/price ratio. Does this motherboard have a slot? PCIe Gen4 x16 and a port USB-C 3.2 Gen1In addition to having WiFi 6. Normally it costs around 160 dollars, but on offer we can find this ASUS TUF Gaming B560-Plus WiFi for 140 dollars.
RAM memory: Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB 3200 MHz
Steam statistics tell us that more than half of users use 16 GB of RAM memory. It is precisely for this reason that we have chosen this Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro 16 GB (2×8 GB) kit. This kit, although it is stated that it is optimized for AMD processors, it runs smoothly on any Intel processor. He also offers us RGB lighting that we can manage through the iCUE software. Normally this kit costs 89 dollars, but now you can find these Corsair RAM memories at 80 dollars on sale.
SSD: Crucial P2 SSD 1TB
In the Steam stats, it says the usual hard drive capacity is 1TB. We’ve looked around and the Crucial P2 1TB drive is a very affordable solution that gives us great performance. This storage unit offers us a speed of read up to 2400 MB/s and up to 1800 MB/s. Normally this device exceeds 100 dollars, but on sale we can find the Crucial P2 for around 90 dollars.
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB
Something very interesting is that almost 7% of Steam users use a NVIDIA GTX 1060 6GB graphics card. Unfortunately it is discontinued in most stores, but on Amazon we can still buy the Zotac GTX 1060 6GB for 200 dollars, which is not a bad price. But wallapop you can find it by between 120 and 180 dollars without major problems.
Case: Tower ATX Tempest Umbra RGB White
We were looking for an affordable tower PC with an attractive design and an open front. This Tempest Umbra with a mesh front and three RGB fans on the front is excellent. Supports various form factors of motherboards and graphics cards up to 310mm in length. It has two USB 2.0 ports and one USB 3.0 port. The usual price is 70 dollars, but you can find this Tempest Umbra for around 55 dollars on sale.
Power supply: Cooler Master MWE 650 Bronze
This equipment will not have high consumption, which is why we have opted for a solution that gives us good power and good performance. This Cooler Master MWE has a Power 650W and a certificate 80 Plus Bronze. The biggest drawback of this power supply is that it is unfortunately not modular. This Cooler Master power supply is offered at a price of 71 dollars, but it can be found on sale at around 60 dollars.
Bonus: ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A 23.8″ monitor
The most popular resolution currently on Steam is 1080p and this setting is for games at that resolution. We haven’t factored this monitor into the price because you might already have it. We were looking for a good gaming monitor and this ASUS TUF Gaming VG247Q1A 23.8″ seems excellent to us. offers us a 165Hz refresh rate and is compatible with AMD FreeSync Premium. This monitor normally costs around 239 dollars, but one could find this ASUS TUF monitor for 155 dollars.
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