PC GAMING

GAMING ACTION

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// Whether you are building a PC fromscratch, or simply want an upgrade of your current PC to experience games at their best, here is a quick guide to all the components required to run a gaming PC

The central hub that connects all the components and allows them to communicate. Look carefully which and how many slots are on the board before making a purchase. Unless you are a serious technophile, you do not have to dish out too much money on this.

PROCESSOR →

The brains of the PC. You have 2 major options here: AMD or Intel CPU. Both work well. Ensure your motherboard and graphics card are compatible with the CPU. Aim for at least a quad-core processor.

GRAPHICS CARD →

TFor overall image quality and game performance. Shoot for at least 4GB or higher to run the latest games well. This is what you will upgrade most often as a gamer.

RAM →

This is needed for speed and smooth performance. Get at least 8GB of RAM, but 16GB would be ideal. Simply add some more RAM if your PC starts running slowly.

POWER SUPPLY →

600 Watt should be sufficient for most rigs, but get higher if it is within your budget.

OPTICAL DRIVE →

CD or DVD drive: Not a necessity if you have a stable internet connection.

HARD DRIVE →

For storing your files. 1TB should work but get as much as you can afford.

FANS AND COOLING →

Essential for keeping your components from overheating, a few standard fans are good enough for most PCs. Look into cooling systems for higher end rigs.

CASE →

The box that will house all of your components. No need for anything fancy. Make sure all your components will fit in the case.

MONITOR →

The screen you will experience games on. Look for a nice and big screen. Full HD is essential. 4K is optional for the more serious gamers. (Max Screen size should be about 24-32 inches for gamers)