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Title: What equipment do I need to build my own gaming PC?


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What equipment do I need to build my own gaming
PC?
  • With the drastic growth of the professional
    gaming and esports industry, there has been an
    increase in gaming PC Builds. While you can get
    your hands on several pre-built gaming PCs in
    the market, do you prefer building your gaming
    PC?
  • If so, no matter whether you are a beginner or an
    experienced gamer, there are many factors you
    need to consider to build the best gaming PC that
    suits your needs. The easiest way to customize a
    PC is to seek guidance from a professional gaming
    PC builder. These applications are designed to
    help users shortlist and choose each computer
    component per their requirements and budget.
  • This article will discuss the equipment you need
    to build a gaming PC.
  • 8 equipment you will need to build a gaming PC
  • Motherboard
  • The motherboard is the circuit board with which
    other components of the PC connect to
    communicate with each other. When buying the
    motherboard, check three vital things, including
    its voltage, expansion capabilities, and
    compatibility.
  • Voltage regulation specifies how well the
    motherboard can deliver voltage to all connected
    components. Checking the expansion capabilities
    of the motherboard will let you know whether it
    has the correct expansion and storage slots for
    the devices you want to use. In addition, ensure
    that these expansion slots give you the standard
    you prefer.

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  • Finally, regarding compatibility, you must check
    whether it supports the CPU you want to install.
    Moreover, check whether the motherboard supports
    the same DDR version the chosen RAM uses.
  • Central Processing Unit (CPU)
  • The CPU, popularly known as the 'brain' of the
    computer, processes and computes all
    instructions a program gives. You can find many
    current-gen, midrange, four-core, or six-core
    CPUs that are good enough for gaming.
  • If you are looking forward to using applications
    requiring more horsepower, choose the high-end
    CPU. However, the high-end CPUs designed for
    gaming might be expensive enough for you to
    afford. In such a case, consider buying the
    second-hand, affordable CPU from a reliable used
    computers San Diego provider.
  • Furthermore, see that the chosen CPU is
    compatible with your motherboard. You might also
    need to invest in a third-party CPU cooler if
    your CPU doesn't have its own.
  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SDD)
  • Hard Disk Drive (HDD) or Solid State Drive (SDD)
    are two types of mass storage and serve as your
    gaming PC's long-term memory. HDDs are more
    suitable if you are looking for a cheap storage
    unit to store your files, games, folders, and
    other applications. But remember that these
    storage units are relatively slower than SDDs.
  • NVMe is the quickest SDD and transfers data as
    per the non-volatile memory express (NVMe)
    specification on a compatible motherboard.
    Moreover, these SSDs are not too expensive
    anymore, making them perfect for setting up an
    affordable gaming PC. A 1TB NVMe SSD can provide
    enough capacity to store many files,
    applications, and games.
  • Random Access Memory (RAM)
  • Random Access Memory (RAM) is your computer's
    short-term memory and feeds the CPU instructions
    to process. It stores almost all vital data the
    CPU needs to rely on temporarily to run
    programs.
  • Now that the CPU relies on RAM for instructions
    and data, choose the RAM with sufficient storage
    capacity to store as much data as your CPU might
    need. Moreover, the RAM's speed should be high
    enough to feed the CPU's necessary instructions
    and data as fast as possible to get your gaming
    PC running quickly. Generally, two 8GB sticks
    (total 16GB) running in dual channels on the
    motherboard will be more than enough for gaming.
  • Graphics Card
  • The graphics card handles the rendering of
    in-game graphics better than the CPU as it is
    equipped with several 'shader cores' that work
    efficiently on geometrical and other such
    computations for rendering. The gaming PC builder
    suggests that the best graphic cards can give
    your PC the biggest performance boost for gaming.

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  • If you are trying to set up a cheap gaming PC,
    you can opt for a CPU with an integrated GPU
    instead of purchasing a dedicated graphics card.
    Although these systems might not run games as
    dedicated graphics cards, some can run modern
    games at 1080p on low or medium settings.
  • Power Supply Unit (PSU)
  • The power supply unit (PSU) converts the AC
    (alternating current) from an outlet into DC
    power for your computer. When deciding on the
    power supply for your gaming PC, you should
    consider three main things whether it is modular
    or non-modular, its wattage, and its efficiency
    rating.
  • A modular PSU will let you connect and disconnect
    cables from it as needed, and non-modular PSUs
    will convert power more efficiently. Regarding
    the PSU's wattage, you should add the maximum
    wattages of all your PC's components and make
    sure the PSU provides more wattage. Finally, the
    PSU's efficiency rating will tell you how
    effectively it can convert AC to DC power.
  • Monitor
  • The monitor is one of the most vital components
    of the computer as per the gaming PC builder. It
    is the screen that displays everything a PC
    instructs it to. There's no point in having a
    monster gaming rig when playing on an ancient
    screen.
  • You should invest in a monitor that can run games
    smoothly at high resolutions for a better gaming
    experience. If you want to play competitively,
    it's recommended to consider a 1440p or 4K
    resolution monitor with a high refresh rate.
  • Case
  • The computer case is what will house all the
    discussed components. You can find cases in
    different shapes and sizes, but investing in full
    or mid-tower is better to accommodate your
    customized gaming PC build. Simply put, you
    should consider whether all your PC's hardware
    will fit. Moreover, a computer case will help
    manage your cables while providing more room to
    add extra case fans.
  • All-in-All
  • Developing a gaming PC is arguably the best
    technological investment for game lovers.
    However, before setting up your customized gaming
    PC, you should consider a few things, such as
    your needs, budget, and purpose. For instance, if
    you are low on budget, consider investing in
    used computers San Diego and gaming-suitable
    components. This guide will help you choose the
    right parts for a qualitative gaming PC.

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