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Learn about gaming PCs

Buying a gaming computer

A PC for gaming brings you the components you need to handle the processing load of PC games, providing excellent visuals and instantaneous response time. The powerful computer processing unit (CPU) in a gaming desktop and the dedicated graphics card work together to bring you seamless visuals at excellent resolutions and high refresh rates.

If you are deciding between building a gaming PC and a buying prebuilt gaming PC, consider how much technical knowledge you have or are willing to learn. One of the benefits of a prebuilt gaming desktop is the out-of-the-box performance you get. It offers you specialized specs for gaming and is ready to go right away. Additionally, you can customize or upgrade components in the future. You can add a new graphics card or upgrade the CPU if you want updated performance.

When choosing a new gaming PC, consider the processor, graphics card and RAM first. Look at what hardware specs are required by the games you want to play. In terms of storage space, remember that you can store games on external drives if you want to save space on your PC.

Types of gaming desktops

You can type gaming computers by brand, processor type or physical size. In terms of regular size options, full-tower gaming PCs offer the most space internally—making the full tower a great option if you want additional components or the ability to add them in future. Mini-tower gaming desktops are the most compact while still providing performance specs that beat out most traditional desktops. Meanwhile, a mid-tower gaming PC offers a middle ground in terms of the space for components and the size the tower takes up.

There are also extra-large gaming PCs: 45L gaming PCs and 25L gaming PCs. These are the true monoliths of gaming PC towers, designed to give you the very best PC gaming experience. If you are looking for something particularly special, you might enjoy these or other custom computer-level options.

With any of these options, you will need a gaming monitor and key PC gaming accessories like a gaming keyboard and mouse, gaming speakers, a gaming headset and gaming controllers to complete your PC gaming setup. You may also enjoy the style and convenience of a gaming desk and gaming chair.

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