1) GIGABYTE GA-H110M-A

Our choice of a motherboard is entry level but will still give you excellent performance and at the most economical price possible considering our budget. The manufacturing company GIGABYTE does not only sell motherboard's but offers after sale services and technical support in case anyone has issues with their tech. The design of the GIGABYTE GA-H110M-A motherboard allows for upgrades and can support other processors if you wanted to install them in future upgrades. By choosing this motherboard we can also avoid needing to have a BIOS setup when making future upgrades which is another reason I chose it.

2) Gigabyte GeForce GT 1030

Considering the 300$ budget, this is the most ideal and best value money component to power our graphics. It really is an excellent graphics card. On a more negative note, the Shortage of GPU and the overall effect it has had on the prices have hindered the device from attainting parity with other devices in the market. Like I mentioned previously, to get optimum functionality on these budget graphic cards, you are going to need to lower the settings to maximize the performance. To cut down on costs, you could also consider acquiring the GT 1030 second-hand since it will give you the same level of performance. Just head over to Amazon if you want to do that.

3) EVGA 450 bt 80+ Bronze-Certified PSU

The PSU packs some serious power under the hood. For a device with such excellent craftsmanship, it only incorporates the use of basic modularity features. Due to the basic modularity features, it does unfortunately emit some extra heat and also consumes more power while in operation. The heating issue can, however, be resolved with the use of dual case fans. The installation process may also prove to be tedious when having to sort out the mass of cables that come with this component. If you want to avoid that, choose the pre-built option at the bottom of this guide.

Compared to other companies, the EVGA is a cheaper alternative. The low price is however not an indicator of inferior quality. Over the years the company has built a reputation for manufacturing powerful and durable GPU and PSUs. The component also comes with a Bronze certified power supply unit.

4) Patriot Memory Viper 4GB RAM

I intentionally settled for a basic DDR4 RAM and a motherboard that had enough room to allow for future upgrades. The basic 4GB RAM that comes with the device is sufficient enough for basic multitasking tasks but will fall short on a 1080p gaming performance. Here is a tip though, to improve the overall performance, you could add to the RAM by purchasing an extra RAM stick. Even with the slight dip in performance when using a single RAM stick, the Patriot’s 4GB RAM is quite reliable and comes at a very cheap price which as you have guessed by now is a huge factor with this build.

5) Hitachi Ultrastar 1TB

When coming up with the CPU the cost of storage was way cheaper compared to the last time I planned an upgrade. With the pricing in mind, a fell speed 1TB hard drive was the ideal storage capacity to settle for. Such storage capacity is sufficient and gives you enough space to store games and other media you may have. It may fall short of SSD superior quality but based on the budget it will be sufficient to start with.

6) Intel Pentium G4400

Even with the high GPU prices currently in the market, this Pentium processor stands out as a performer due to the solid build quality. The Pentium G4400 has excellent performance and is a budget component that is going to give you superb service without the need for an immediate upgrade. Even with the room to upgrade the device, experts recommend users to not upgrade past the GTX 1060. Upgrades past this model are usually accompanied by CPU performance challenges, and it would be wise to avoid them as they can interfere with the overall gaming experience.

7) ROSEWILL FBM-X1

I really love this case, it’s not the most flashy or expensive but there is a lot to like. It has a very efficient cooling mechanism that relies on two fans that control the intake and the exhaust of the cooling system. The case is quite unique in the sense that it is very compact while still boasting gorgeous aesthetics. As an addition, the case has a side window panel that gives a clear view of the interior. With all those features it is worth every penny. If you are still here reading this, thank you. If you get stuck building your PC with the components in this guide, you can let me know in the comments.

BONUS: Pre Built HP Option

If you aren't interested in building your own Gaming PC, due to the complexities or length of time it takes, that is entirely understandable, and you should know that you are not alone. Sometimes for a lot of people a one-time payment and receiving a plug and play PC is the best option. I have decided to include the HP Z210 here in this guide due to the massive amount of quality you get for the price. It is quad core i7, has 16gb of DDR3 Ram, warranty and even comes with a mouse and keyboard. The one thing I will be upfront about is that it is a refurbished PC.

Don't let that put you off however because the fact is that for this budget it is going to hard, if not impossible to find a pre-built gaming PC with better specs for the price. Be quick though, the stock is limited, and with Christmas around the corner, this PC will be gone in no time.