Knowledge before components

Gaming PC buying guides

Use the workload, screen and budget to narrow the system before comparing individual components.

Choose a gaming PC processor by workload, graphics target and platform rather than model name alone.

Understand gaming PC motherboard choices, compatibility, connectivity and upgrade considerations before configuring a bundle.

Choose a gaming graphics card around display resolution, refresh rate, game workload, power and total system budget.

Compare M.2 NVMe SSD, SATA SSD and hard drive roles when configuring gaming PC storage.

Plan a gaming PC power supply around the configured CPU, GPU, connectors, efficiency and upgrade headroom.

Plan a small form factor gaming PC with component fit, airflow, cooling and upgrade access considered from the start.