Colton

Hey there! 👋 I'm Colton, founder of PC Builds On A Budget. Whether you need help putting your PC together, finding a great pre-built rig, or want some help finding awesome peripherals - I've got you covered! I share my experiences of anything and everything related to gaming PCs with you here. 👍

Best Computer Speakers on a Budget, Logitech S120 Review

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Looking for the best computer speakers on a budget? Well look no further because these are the best of the best when it comes to shopping for speakers on a budget.

I have used these speakers for 8+ years and I gotta tell ya, these speakers are DA BOMB simply because of it’s high quality sound and design.

Logitech has always created super high quality products varying from keyboards to computer mouses to speakers and more. When you buy a product by Logitech you can be ensured a high quality product as well as having a high quality service.

If you’re looking for generic speakers that get the job done then these speakers will definitely be for you. In my opinion these speakers over deliver on performance for the super low price.

That’s enough for hype! Let’s get to the review!

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Asus GTX 780 Review, Amazing Graphics Power

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So you’re surfing the web for an Asus GTX 780 review, right? Well look no further because I’m going to be explaining all of the benefits of adding this card to your PC build.

Imagine being able to run Grand Theft Auto V at a super high resolution with all of the graphics set to max while using the new first-person mode…

Well with this card you’re going to be able to do just that.

This card packs quite a powerful punch and it’s a steal at its current price. Be prepared to being able to run all of your favorite games at 2560 x 1440 resolution with no problems at all.

Let’s get to the review.

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The Best Computer Cases To Buy, My Top 5 Picks For 2015

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Looking for the best computer cases to buy? Well you just lucked out because today I’d like to list my top five picks for the best of the best computer cases for 2015.

At PC Builds on a Budget I aim to help as many people as I can to build the computer of their dreams while staying on whichever budget they desire. That being said you’re not going to see the expensive $150-$250 cases on this list. I intend this list to be more so for the budget builders who just want a super valuable build for as little cash as possible. I am also going to stick with mid-tower cases simply because that is the size that most people decide to go with when they go to build their computer on a budget.

So let’s get to my top picks! These are in no specific order. If you were to go with any of these computer cases for your PC build you would still have an awesome experience.

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Is PC Really Better Than Consoles? Here Is The Truth.

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So you may be asking yourself, is PC really better than consoles? I’d like to share my opinion on this matter and shed some light on the truth about this exact question.

Ever since the release date of consoles there has been the debate of PC vs Consoles. For my view on this I don’t wish to include Nintendo’s Wii simply because I don’t think it’s comparable to the current gen Xbox One, PS4 and PC hardware capabilities.

Let’s start by listing the pros and cons of today’s consoles and modern day gaming PCs.

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Intel Core i5 3330 Review – Ultimate Quad-Core Power

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Today’s post will be an Intel Core i5 3330 review. The Intel Core i5-3330 3.0GHz is a performance CPU based on the 22nm Ivy Bridge architecture.

It offers 4 Physical Cores (4 Logical), initially clocked at 3.0GHz, which may go up to 3.2GHz and 6MB of L3 Cache.  Among its many features, Turbo Boost and Virtualization are activated and the processor has multiplier unlocked. It is a powerful Quad Core CPU and it performs excellently. Therefore it’s capable of running most applications smoothly without any problem.

If you’re looking for a fast, reliable processor that’ll handle many of today’s processing demands then you’re going to want to keep reading!

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Alienware Alpha Game Console Specs, Ready For Next-Gen?

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Are the Alienware Alpha game console specs up to par for this next generation of gaming? Well today I’d like to dig deep and show you guys exactly what you can expect out of Alienware’s new PC gaming console.

PC gaming is evolving at record breaking speeds and last-gen computer hardware is slowly being taken out of the picture. SteamOS is also right around the corner and that alone is going to completely change the way PC gaming is looked at. If you have never heard of SteamOS then I highly suggest giving it a Google search. SteamOS is an operating system that is Linux based but it will have the online services of Steam integrated within it as well. An Alienware Alpha gaming console would go perfect with SteamOS, so the timing couldn’t be better! 😀

Anyway, let’s get to the specs and the review of this new PC console.

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Best PC Gaming Controllers, My Top 5 Epic Picks

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TOP 5 LIST OF EPIC CONTROLLERS

Looking for the best PC gaming controllers? Then your search can end here with my top 5 list of the best ones on the market!

Now there aren’t many factors that can change the amount of value you get from a certain controller. There are some personal choices such as where the thumb sticks are at, whether a controller has bumpers or triggers or how the directional pad is made. Certain aspects of a gaming controller is more of a personal decision but some factors that I feel are very important would be the price of the controller, what it is made out of, how long it will last and if it is wireless or wired.

With that being said, let’s get to the top 5! I’ll start with #5 being the least recommended and #1 being my highest recommended. These controllers are based on rank depending on the price and how much value you receive for the price you pay. Though all of these controllers that I share will indeed still ensure an awesome PC gaming experience whilst using a controller!

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