Best Gaming PC Under 2,25,000 (2.25 Lakhs) in 2024

The first build is for all the Intel fans out there who are looking for a gaming PC under 2.25 lakhs INR. This build comes with the i7 14700KF, MSI Z790-A Pro WiFi motherboard, 32GB DDR5 memory, and a Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Trinity OC, making it perfect for gaming.

Processor: The Intel Core i7 14700KF processor is right now one of the best processors when it comes to sheer gaming performance. Featuring 20 cores (8 P-Cores and 12 E-Cores) and 28 threads with a boost clock of 5.6GHz, gaming performance is superb with this.

Graphic Card: Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Trinity OC 16GB is one of the best three-fan variants when it comes to RTX 4080 graphic cards. And, in terms of performance, this is excellent, it can run all the latest and greatest AAA titles at 4K in the highest settings while delivering a buttery smooth gaming experience.

RAM: To ensure the ultimate gaming experience, we are using 32GB of fast 5200 MHz DDR5 memory with the Corsair Vengeance DDR5 32GB (16x2) 5200MHz RAM kit.

Motherboard: For the motherboard, we are using the MSI Pro Z790-A WiFi DDR5. This Z series motherboard allows users to overclock the i7 14600KF and also has support for wireless connectivity and DDR5 memory. Apart from that, you get all the necessary features and specifications.

CPU Cooler: The Intel Core i7 14700KF is a high-end gaming CPU, and being so powerful, it gets heated when under load. The Cooler Master Master Liquid 360L Core is used to ensure the temperatures are always in check and you get a smooth and stable performance from the CPU.

Power Supply Unit: Cooler Master MWE 850 V2 is the PSU in this build. Since we are using multiple power-hungry components, we need an 850-watt PSU, and the MWE 850 V2 is certainly one of the best in its price range and segment.

Storage: The Crucial P3 1TB NVMe SSD takes care of both storage size and speed. Thus, it becomes a clear pick for our gaming PC build.

Cabinet and Other Accessories: To make our PC build look as good as it performs, we are using the Lian Li O11 Dynamic cabinet which has amazing build quality and design. To make it even better we are using six Cooler Master CF120 ARGB fans and the Deepcool FH-04 fan hub.

Gaming performance is absolutely fabulous here. Since we used high-end components like a 32GB 5200MHz DDR5 memory kit, i7 14700KF, and the RTX 4080 OC graphic card, gaming performance is not a concern in any shape or form.

Feel free to throw the most graphic-intensive games that are available out there, and run them at the highest settings in 4K resolution. This PC build will run smoothly without any issues whatsoever.

When it comes to eSports titles like Valorant, CS2, Rainbow Six: Siege, etc. that will be another smooth affair as well, regardless of the settings and resolution you opt for.

Refer to the chart below for the frame rates in popular games.

Now, for those who want an AMD-based gaming PC, we have our second PC build. This one features the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D and we have coupled it with the Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Trinity OC, MSI X670-P Pro WiFi motherboard, and 32GB of DDR5 RAM. Just like the previous PC build, this too is amazing when it comes to gaming performance and will result in an overall similar gaming experience.

Processor: Here, we are using the AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D. When it comes to the Zen 3 architecture, the 7800X3D is undoubtedly one of the best processors for gaming. As for specifications, it has 8 cores, 16 threads, and a boost clock of 5.0GHz, but can be overclocked to even higher frequencies.

Graphic Card: The graphic card is the Zotac GeForce RTX 4080 Trinity OC, and this is a very capable option for high-end gaming PCs. You can play all the newest graphic-intensive AAA games at the highest settings and resolutions with smooth framerates.

RAM: We got 32GB of DDR5 memory running at 5200MHz on this PC configuration thanks to the Corsair Vengeance 32GB (16x2) DDR55 RAM kit. This ensures that you get the optimal gaming performance, and never run into issues regarding memory size.

Motherboard: With such a high-end build, it would be unfair to use something that’s not an X-series board. So, we are going with the MSI Pro X670-P WiFi DDR5 motherboard. It has wireless connectivity, overclocking support, a reinforced PCIe slot, and support for PCIe Gen5, along with all the features one would want, or require from a motherboard.

CPU Cooler: The 7800X3D is a powerful and power-hungry processor and thus requires good cooling to maintain its optimal temperature. Thus, we have the Cooler Master MasterLiquid ML360L Core. It has ARGB lighting, looks great, and more importantly, it has the cooling performance that we need.

Power Supply Unit: To ensure that the power delivery to all of our components is smooth and stable, we have the Cooler Master MWE 850 V2. This is an 80+ Gold-certified PSU and is fully modular. 850W is sufficient for this build, and this exact PSU is a solid choice in this regard.

Storage: The Crucial P3 1TB NVMe SSD is taking care of our storage. It’s fast, and 1TB is going to be enough for most mainstream gamers.

Cabinet and Other Accessories: Lastly, for the cabinet, we have the stylish, yet clean and elegant Lian Li O11 Dynamic. And, as for other miscellaneous accessories, we have 6x Cooler Master CF120 ARGB fans and the DeepCool FH-04 fan hub.

The gaming performance of this second PC build is superb, just like it was with the last PC build. The combination of Ryzen 7 7800X3D with the RTX 4080 Trinity OC from Zotac, and the 32GB of DDR5 5200MHz RAM from Corsair makes this PC configuration too good for gaming.

You will easily be able to get 60+ FPS while running the latest and greatest graphic-intensive games at 4K games with the highest settings. For those who want an ultimate gaming experience, this is definitely worth considering. And, apart from that, when it comes to eSports games, you will easily get hundreds of FPS irrespective of the resolution and settings you play at.

The chart below will give you some insight into the FPS you can expect in popular games with this type of configuration: