Best Gaming PC Builds for The Last of Us Part I [1080p/4K]

The Last of Us™ Part I is an acclaimed action-adventure game that has captured the hearts of many players with its emotional storytelling and unforgettable characters especially after the very successful TV series on HBO plans to make a sequel too in addition to a multiplayer game coming. This series had hyped the players to play the game and boosted the sales too along with promotions that went on.

The game takes you on a journey through a post-apocalyptic world filled with infected creatures and hardened survivors. With the recent PC release of the game after getting delayed you can now enjoy The Last of Us™ Part I in stunning 4K resolution and improved performance.

In this article, we’ll guide you through three different PC builds – Budget, Expert, and PRO – generated by our TCG Gaming PC Builder to help you experience the game at its best and avoid any game crashing issues or glitches. Let’s dive into the PC builds for The Last of Us™ Part I.

Budget PC Build for The Last of Us™ Part I under 500 USD

cpu 3dIntel Core i3 12100F
20Radeon RX 6400
ram 3dCORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 8GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666MHz
22SanDisk SSD PLUS 240GB Internal SSD
240 GB – 535 MB read – 520 MB write – SATA

This budget build will cost you 390USD / 360EUR / 320GBP / 530CAD / 590AUD

Our Budget build is designed for gamers who want to enjoy The Last of Us™ Part I without breaking the bank. This build features the Intel Core i3 12100F processor, Radeon RX 6400 GPU, 16 GB of Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 2666MHz RAM, and a 240GB SanDisk SSD PLUS. These components provide enough power to run the game at low settings while still maintaining a smooth gaming experience.

You should always Check how fast your current CPU is and benchmark them with the upgrade you are thinking to get.

Choosing a CPU for Our Budget Build:

The Intel Core i3 12100F is a cost-effective choice for this build. It offers enough processing power to handle the game without compromising on performance. This quad-core processor has a base clock of 3.3 GHz, providing a reliable gaming experience.

Choosing a CPU for Our Budget Build of Last of us part 1 pc

Choosing a GPU for Our Budget Build:

The Radeon RX 6400 GPU is an affordable option that delivers decent performance for The Last of Us™ Part I. It can handle the game at low settings and provide a smooth gaming experience without breaking the bank.

Choosing RAM for Our Budget Build:

The 8GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 2666MHz RAM offers ample memory for smooth gameplay. This dual-channel memory kit ensures efficient multitasking and system responsiveness, making it a great choice for our Budget build.

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Choosing an SSD for Our Budget Build:

A 240GB SanDisk SSD PLUS is included in our Budget build to provide faster load times and overall better performance compared to a traditional hard drive. With 535 MB/s read and 520 MB/s write speeds, this SATA SSD will improve your gaming experience in The Last of Us™ Part I.

Choosing Motherboard and other components for your build

Our PC Builder doesn’t recommend motherboards and we are going to add this soon as it is a very critical area. We have prepared motherboard choosing guides for you that you can utilize once you have chosen your build and see which fits the board along the power supply and cooling fans. Air cooling or Liquid cooling, whatever you want to connect.

Let’s head to our next build recommendation!

1080p Build for The Last of Us Part I

cpu 3dIntel Core i3 12100F
20Radeon RX 6400
ram 3dCORSAIR VENGEANCE RGB PRO 16GB (2x8GB) DDR4 2666MHz
22Kingston 960GB A400 SATA 3 2.5
960 GB – 500 MB read – 450 MB write – SATA

This Expert build will cost you 390USD / 360EUR / 317GBP / 529CAD / 584AUD

Our Expert build is designed for gamers who want to enjoy The Last of Us™ Part I at 1080p resolution with improved graphics and performance. This build features the same Intel Core i3 12100F processor and Radeon RX 6400 GPU as the Budget build, but upgrades the RAM to 16GB Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro DDR4 2666MHz and the SSD to a 960GB Kingston A400 SATA 3 2.5. These components will ensure a smooth gaming experience at 1080p resolution.

The 960GB Kingston A400 SATA 3 2.5 SSD is an upgrade from the Budget build, offering more storage space and faster read/write speeds. With 500 MB/s read and 450 MB/s write speeds, this SATA SSD will further enhance your gaming experience in The Last of Us™ Part I.

4K 60FPS Build for The Last of Us™ Part I Under 1000USD

cpu 3dAMD Ryzen 7 5700X
20Radeon RX 6600 XT
ram 3dCORSAIR VENGEANCE ROB 32GB (2X16GB) DDR4 2666MHz
22Samsung 970 EVO Plus SSD 17B – M.2 NVMe
1024 GB – 3500 MB read – 3300 MB write – NVMe

This PRO build will cost you 790USD / 728EUR / 640GBP / 1080CAD / 1190AUD

Our PRO build is tailored for gamers seeking the ultimate 4K 60FPS experience in The Last of Us™ Part I. This build features the AMD Ryzen 7 5700X processor, Radeon RX 6600 XT GPU, 32GB Corsair Vengeance RGB DDR4 2666MHz RAM, and a 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD. These high-performance components will provide a stunning and immersive gaming experience at 4K resolution with smooth 60FPS gameplay.

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The 1TB Samsung 970 EVO Plus NVMe SSD is the top choice for our PRO build, providing lightning-fast read and write speeds of up to 3500 MB/s and 3300 MB/s, respectively. This NVMe SSD will significantly reduce load times and ensure optimal performance for The Last of Us™ Part I at 4K resolution.

Conclusion:

In conclusion, our tailored PC builds for The Last of Us™ Part I cater to different gamers’ needs and preferences. The Budget build offers a cost-effective solution for those who want to enjoy the game at lower settings, while the Expert and PRO builds provide enhanced performance for 1080p and 4K gaming, respectively. With these builds, you can experience the captivating story and unforgettable characters of The Last of Us™ Part I on your own terms.

Happy gaming!

Salman Mustafa
Salman Mustafa

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