Gaming Desktops

The preferred computer of gamers, a gaming desktop is easily upgradable and has room to pack some serious power. While a gamer PC can do all of the things a standard home computer can do, it is far more powerful in order to handle resource intensive games. Learn more about some premium features to find the best gaming PC for you.

Gaming PCs are built to process data extremely fast, which means you should expect to find a high-end processor in any gaming desktop. Most gaming PCs have dedicated video graphics cards to deliver smoother frame rates with far less graphical lag. With their powerful processors and graphics cards, gamer computers can get very hot, so they will usually require some sort of cooling system. You'll often find heatsinks and cooling fans, while exceptional cooling with minimal noise can be found with a liquid coolant system.

To maximize your gaming experience, pair your gaming desktop with a premium monitor. When choosing a gaming monitor, you'll want to consider a few key features. Choose a size that works for you, based on how much room you have on your desk and how close to your monitor you plan to sit. Take into account the fact that when you sit close to a large monitor, the edges of the screen could be outside your peripheral vision. The higher the resolution, the more of a game world you'll be able to see. In order to game at a very high resolution, you'll need to purchase a monitor that can support it.

If you would like to play games as soon as they're officially released, you might want to buy games digitally. This way you can download PC games directly from the Internet. Best Buy has an assortment of games that can be purchased or pre-ordered digitally.

You can use your keyboard and mouse with nearly every PC game, but a PC gaming controller might work better. And if you own a wired Xbox 360 controller, it plugs right into your PC's USB port for use with select PC games.

A virtual-reality headset, viewer, or goggles are at the center of a VR experience, allowing you to feel more like you're actually part of a game or movie. When shopping for a VR headset, two features to consider that can affect your experience are the headset fit and the degree of latency.