DDR3 with i7-7700?! | Budget PC Build + RTX 2060 Benchmarks (7 Games)

Описание: In this video I build a powerful budget gaming PC using second-hand parts, featuring a surprising combo: an Intel i7-7700 paired with DDR3 memory.

Most people think DDR3 is limited to older CPUs like the i7-4790K, but with the right motherboard, you can actually run a 7th gen Intel CPU with DDR3 — making this a smart budget option, especially with today’s RAM prices.

The first part of the video shows the full PC build process, followed by the first boot and system setup.
In the second half, I test the system in 7 popular games at 1440p, using MSI Afterburner overlays to show real-time performance.

🔧 PC Specifications
CPU: Intel Core i7-7700
GPU: RTX 2060 6GB
Motherboard: GA-B150M-D3H DDR3
RAM: Crucial 16GB DDR3
SSD: Crucial BX500 512GB
PSU: Corsair VS450W
Case: Antec VX300M

🎮 Games Tested (1080p / 1440p)
Counter-Strike 2
Apex Legends
Assassin’s Creed Valhalla
Cyberpunk 2077
Fortnite
PUBG
War Thunder

📊 What This Video Shows
Real FPS on a DDR3-based modern-ish build
CPU & GPU utilization with RTX 2060
1440p performance
Whether this unusual combo is worth it in 2026.

⏱️ Timestamps

00:00 PC Parts Overview and build start
00:10 CPU, Thermal Paste, Cooler & RAM Install
03:30 PSU
04:42 Motherboard Installation
07:16 GPU Installation
08:30 Finished Build Showcase and First Boot
09:15 Apex Legends Benchmark
10:38 Assassin’s Creed Valhalla Benchmark
11:38 Cyberpunk 2077 Benchmark
12:30 CS2 Benchmark
14:00 Fortnite Benchmark
14:53 PUBG Benchmark
17:13 War Thunder Benchmark

Is pairing an i7-7700 with DDR3 a smart way to save money without losing performance? Watch till the end to see how this unique budget build performs.

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