CPU
INTEL CORE i5 13400F
Unlike GPUs, which remain painfully pricey, excellent CPUs can be had for sensible money. For proof, look no further than the Intel Core i5 13400F. Yours for a whiff under $200, it gives you six Performance cores and four Efficient cores. That makes for an excellent overall compromise. The big boy cores ensure outstanding gaming grunt, while the extra Efficient cores add a helpful dose of multithreading throughput. Only a lack of overclocking support detracts from an otherwise superb CPU. $196, www.intel.com