Whether you have always been a PC gamer and want to try your hand at building your own PC or if you are moving to PC gaming from a console, you’ll probably be well aware of the benefits that gaming PCs have over other types of gaming machines. They are more powerful, more capable of running high frame rates and impressive graphics, and they are also amazingly versatile.
Though a console may be able to do one or two other tasks such as accessing apps like Netflix and providing a messaging service, gaming PCs can do everything your laptop can do, only better. Furthermore, a gaming PC is also something that can be configured to your exact specifications. Whereas a console or laptop is pretty much as-is, you can customise pretty much every element of your gaming PC for a truly tailored gaming experience.
There are plenty of reasons to have a go at building your own gaming rig instead of buying an off the shelf model. Firstly, you can have complete control over your components and can ensure the resulting machine will work exactly as you need it to. You can also save a lot of money by including the things you need and avoiding the things you don’t. Furthermore, building your own gaming PC can be a fun challenge or turned into a profitable side hustle or business.
Shop around
Components for gaming PCs can be expensive and there is no real way to get around the cost. The best thing you can do as a beginner is to make sure you shop around to get the best deals on your components. You’ll need to keep in mind that shipping costs can eat into any savings you make on the parts, especially if you are shopping at many different places. You can save some money by trying to buy everything from one retailer but make sure you check out your options before buying to make sure you’re not spending more than you need to.
Choose a bundle
If you are not sure of what you need, are looking to save a little cash, or simply want a more convenient way to get your hands on a customised machine, consider choosing a gaming PC bundle of components or even a bundle that allows you to order a complete machine made to your specifications. This way you can be confident that everything will be compatible, and if you buy a pre-built but personalised machine you will end up with a gaming rig that you’ve ‘built’ yourself without having to actually put it together yourself.
Seek advice
There is a huge community of PC builders online and they represent a wealth of knowledge and experience. Luckily, most people in these online communities are more than happy to help a beginner out with some advice as long as you don’t expect them to hold your hand at every stage of the build. You can usually get a good response by asking specific questions or asking for specific advice on certain components or systems.
You can find these communities on social media and forums, or you can try reaching out to retailers who may be able to help. Just be aware that advice from anyone, especially a retailer, is likely to be at least somewhat biassed because everyone has their preferences and there are no right or wrong answers.
Do your research carefully
Building your own PC can be extremely exciting and you probably want to get stuck in as quickly as possible so you can fire up your rig and get your first games in. Try to resist the temptation to rush because there are lots of rather large (and potentially very expensive) decisions that you’ll need to make. You want to avoid choosing the wrong options because this can be costly, leaving you out of pocket and without a machine that works as expected.
Instead of jumping right in and ordering the first options you find at the right price, seek out product reviews from people who already own the component. Read product descriptions carefully so you can be confident that a part will be compatible with the rest of your build and make sure the parts you have chosen will be powerful enough to handle the types of games you want to play.
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