Best custom build gaming PC for CSGO (High FPS)

Counter-strike has been one of the most popular esports titles for years now, spanning back to the turn of the millennia when the original was born. Fast forward 20 years and Counter-Strike: Global Offensive is still one of the biggest games around, turning over millions in prize money and filling stadiums as it goes.

Thanks to the current climate, an increasing number of individuals are taking up CS:GO and computer gaming as a hobby. Whilst this is great for gaming, it leaves less knowledgeable people in a bit of a pickle on what components to buy.

Luckily, here at WePC, we’ve had years of experience building PCs and know a thing or two when it comes to getting the most for your money. For that reason, we’ve decided to put this comprehensive guide to the best custom build PC for CS:GO together. That way, you don’t have to go through the stress of testing, reviewing, and deciding which components are best for the job – we’ve already done it for you!

Before we go into what this build is capable of, let’s take a quick look at the CS:GO PC requirements:

CS: GO Minimum System Requirements

• CPU: Intel Core 2 Duo E6600 / AMD Phenom X3 8750 or better
• RAM: 2 GB
• HDD: 15 GB of storage space
• GPU: Video card must be 256 MB or more and should be a DirectX 9-compatible with support for Pixel Shader 3.0
• OS: Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
• Screen Resolution: 720p
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection

CS: GO Recommended System Requirements

• CPU: Intel Pentium Dual-Core E5700 3GHz / AMD Phenom 8750 Triple-Core
• RAM: 2 GB
• HDD: 15 GB of storage space
• GPU: NVIDIA GeForce GT 630 / AMD Radeon HD 6670
• OS: Windows 7
• DirectX: Version 9.0c
• Screen Resolution: 1080p
• Network: Broadband Internet Connection

As you can see from the requirements above, CS:GO is one of the lesser intensive games when it comes to the demand it requires from your PC. That being said, the build we’ve put together far outshines the minimum requirements, providing a game experience that is sure to please even the most stubborn of buyers.

What You Get For Your Money

When it came to the CS:GO build, we decided to choose a budget that was around $1000. Whilst many may feel this is a little too much – and they may have a case – having a slightly bigger budget allows you to increase the gaming experience exponentially. CS:GO is by far one of the most competitive games out there, if you decide that you want to take on the competitive scene, this build is going to provide you with the performance you need to do so.

Performance

That leads us nicely onto the performance. So, with the components we’ve put together, you’ll easily be driving over 200FPS in CS:GO – max settings. Now, once again, to some that might seem a little overkill. Why would you need over 150FPS? Well, when it comes to competitive gaming, gamers try to get the edge over their competition any way they can. That being said, if you can drive the frame rates required to properly utilize a 240hz monitor, you’ll be certainly getting the edge over users playing on lesser quality displays.

Also, because CS:GO isn’t an overly intensive game, you’re able to ramp up the performance by increasing the build budget by only a few hundred dollars. That means you’re getting extremely good value for money for the components we’re choosing. Ultimately, it was a no-brainer for us.

How We Choose

Here at WePC, we have years of experience building computers and giving advice to friends, families, and our readers. All of our build recommendations have been carefully researched, benchmarked in full, and, most importantly, are built with budget and performance in mind. We work tirelessly to ensure our builds are up to date, efficient, and offer high performance across both gaming and workflow scenarios.

We don’t just use our own personal knowledge and experience, we also keep up to date with the latest tech in our industry and use various benchmarks to allow us to quickly compare multiple components to ensure the best is always recommended. We also monitor our builds daily, making sure all hardware is stocked and the price still offers you the best bang for your buck.

How We Test

We build each of our selected PCs from scratch to make sure all the parts we recommend work well together, fit into the selected case, and provide the best performance possible for the price range.

Once built, the PCs are used in a number of different scenarios which range from general day-to-day work to both light and high-intensive gaming. While we test, we also run benchmarks to see how well our builds perform, all while keeping an eye on the temperature of the components themselves.

We tested our AMD builds against their Intel counterparts and found that these CPUs performed to a higher standard in most situations – and for a lower price. This is why we only recommend an AMD version.

We know how much some of our readers enjoy overclocking their PCs, so we made sure to test that out too. So, you can feel safe knowing that these machines can be pushed beyond their basic capabilities. But, please make sure you know how to overclock before trying to push this build to the limit.