Your kid (or you) wants to start gaming! Where do you start with a custom, but not crazy, system build.
Getting a basic gaming setup started can be overwhelming. The pre-built systems are a decent place to start, but after you go down that path, you will find out that you didn’t get as much as you could for your money. We will run through the basic components here to give you a feel for what you could do with a basic gaming setup from scratch.
Here are the components you’ll need and some links to products to get started:
6-core, 12-thread processor with a 4.4 GHz boost clock for strong gaming performance.
High-performance motherboard with PCIe 4.0 and excellent cooling and connectivity.
Stylish RGB RAM that delivers high-speed performance and stable multitasking.
Graphics card with real-time ray tracing and 6GB GDDR6 for 1080p/1440p gaming.
Tempered glass ATX case with superior airflow and pre-installed cooling fans.
Reliable 80+ Bronze certified PSU with military-grade components and 6-year warranty.
Fast, affordable NVMe storage with 2400MB/s read speeds in a compact M.2 form.
Classic air cooler with dual-fan support and effective heat dissipation.
Modern OS with gaming features like DirectStorage and Auto HDR.
Compact mechanical keyboard with RGB lighting and quiet red switches.
Precision mouse with 8000 DPI sensor and customizable RGB lighting.
Vibrant RGB desktop speakers with easy USB setup and rich sound.
Durable wired headset with clear audio and a flip-to-mute mic.
