Building a Working PC under ₹20,000 is tough, especially with limited options and outdated parts. While you can include a dedicated graphics card, it doesn’t guarantee efficiency. We compare two budget builds: one with a dedicated GPU and the other with integrated graphics, each with its own pros and cons.
Budget Build Overview:
Gaming Build with Dedicated Graphics Card (₹19,898)
- CPU Case: ZEBRONICS ZIUM Mid-Tower Gaming Cabinet (₹1,899)
- Graphics Card: FRONTECH GT 740 4GB DDR3 (₹2,941)
- CPU Fan: CPU Cooling Fan with Aluminium Heatsink (₹392)
- Motherboard: ZEBRONICS H61-NVMe Micro-ATX Motherboard (₹1,299)
- SMPS: Ant Esports VS400L Non-Modular High Efficiency Gaming Power Supply (₹1,560)
- RAM: Ant Esports 690 NEO VS 8GB (1 * 8GB) DDR3 1600 MHz (₹1,800)
- Monitor: Frontech (₹3,300)
- Mouse: EvoFox Blaze Programmable Gaming Mouse with 500Hz Polling Rate (₹639)
- Keyboard: Ant Esports MK 1700 Wired Membrane Gaming Keyboard – with Backlit RGB (₹619)
- Wi-Fi Adapter: ZEBRONICS ZEB-USB150WF1 Wi-Fi USB Mini Adapter (₹249)
- SSD: Western Digital WD Green SATA 240GB (₹1,600)
- CPU: Intel i7 3rd Gen i7-3770 Processor (₹3,600)
Build with Integrated Graphics (₹19,921)
- CPU Case: FRONTECH Flint Silver Series Cabinet (₹709)
- Graphics Card: None (Integrated Graphics via CPU)
- CPU Fan: CPU Cooling Fan with Aluminium Heatsink (₹392)
- Motherboard: ASRock B450M-Hdv R4.0 Socket AM4 (₹4,429)
- SMPS: Ant Esports VS400L Non-Modular High Efficiency Gaming Power Supply (₹1,560)
- RAM: XPG ADATA GAMMIX D30 8GB DDR4 (₹1,600)
- Monitor: Frontech (₹3,300)
- Mouse: EvoFox Blaze Programmable Gaming Mouse with 500Hz Polling Rate (₹639)
- Keyboard: ZEBRONICS K24 USB Keyboard (₹309)
- Wi-Fi Adapter: ZEBRONICS ZEB-USB150WF1 Wi-Fi USB Mini Adapter (₹249)
- SSD: Western Digital WD Green SATA 240GB (₹1,436)
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G with Radeon Vega 8 Graphics (₹5,690)
Integrated Radeon Vega 8 vs. Dedicated GT 740
Here is the comaprision of FPS for each of the games
The Integrated GPU (Radeon Vega 8) is about 41% faster than the GT 740. This means it offers better performance in games, delivering smoother gameplay and higher frame rates across most titles. The integrated graphics outperform the older dedicated GT 740, making it a more efficient choice for gaming at 720p.
Detailed Analysis: Build with Dedicated Graphics Card
Components and Performance:
- CPU: Intel i7-3770 (₹3,600) – A third-generation quad-core processor that delivers decent multitasking performance but lacks the advancements of newer chips.
- GPU: FRONTECH GT 740 4GB DDR3 (₹2,941) – This entry-level GPU supports older games and basic graphical tasks but struggles with newer, more demanding titles. Its DDR3 memory limits its potential, particularly for modern applications.
- RAM: Ant Esports 690 NEO 16GB DDR3 (₹1,800) – Provides robust multitasking capability, offsetting the limitations of the older CPU and GPU combo.
- Motherboard: ZEBRONICS H61-NVMe (₹1,299) – A basic board that supports the i7-3770 but lacks modern features.
- SSD: WD Green 240GB SATA (₹1,600) – Offers quick boot times and data access but with limited storage space.
- Case and PSU: The ZEBRONICS ZIUM Mid-Tower (₹1,899) and Ant Esports VS400L (₹1,560) provide basic cooling and sufficient power for this configuration.
Price vs. Performance Rating: 6/10
- Includes an old dedicated graphics card, may face compatibility issues with modern games.
- Requires additional parts to make the CPU work properly.
- Cooler CPU case with a transparent side panel and LED lighting.Comes with a backlit mouse and keyboard.
Dedicated Analysis: Build with Integrated Graphics and why it’s the best choice
Components and Performance:
- CPU: AMD Ryzen 3 3200G (₹5,690) – A modern quad-core processor with integrated Radeon Vega 8 graphics, providing better overall performance and energy efficiency compared to the older Intel build.
- RAM: XPG ADATA GAMMIX D30 8GB DDR4 (₹1,600) – Complements the Ryzen 3’s capabilities, although an upgrade to 16GB would further boost performance.
- Motherboard: ASRock B450M-Hdv R4.0 (₹4,429) – A basic AM4 board that offers future upgrade paths to newer Ryzen CPUs and faster DDR4 memory.
- SSD: WD Green 240GB SATA (₹1,436) – Delivers fast load and boot times, though storage must be managed carefully due to limited space.
- Case and PSU: The Frontech Flint Silver Series Case (₹709) and Ant Esports VS400L (₹1,560) provide sufficient power and basic cooling.
Price vs. Performance Rating: 7.5/10
- No dedicated GPU, uses integrated graphics, avoiding compatibility issues with modern games.
- Includes a CPU fan with thermal paste.
- Same backlit mouse as the first build but no LED lighting or transparent panel in the case.
- It has DDR4 RAM which is way more performing ram then DDR3 all the memory is 8GB it is more efficient then 16GB DDR3
Overall Conclusion
While the dedicated graphics build provides entry-level gaming capabilities, the integrated graphics build is ultimately superior, offering more balanced performance, power efficiency, and room for future upgrades.
