Whereas the $1,250 build comes with an AMD Radeon RX 7800 XT, this system comes with a more powerful RX 7900 XT. While both graphics cards are solid options for high resolution gaming, the 7900 XT is about 10-15% faster in most games. If you can fit it into your budget and you’...
Gaming has been a big business for decades, and it’s showing no signs of stopping. It is estimated that the global gaming marketwill amount to $503.14 billion annually in 2025, up from $396 billion in 2023. Gaming developers and managers have to make the right decision when it comes to...
If you thought you had to build a gaming PC to get the best performance, you'd be wrong. There are amazing pre-built rigs out there for whatever your gaming needs are. The HP Omen 45L, our top pick, is one such desktop, giving you all the fun without any of the fuss of putting...
Jump To: Budget build Mid-range build High-end build For those about to build a gaming PC, we salute you. We're big fans of building your own PC here at PC Gamer—not only is it often cheaper than buying a pre-built but you get to learn all about how a PC is pieced together...
We test pre-built gaming PCs with our typical gauntlet of real-world and synthetic benchmarks to measure overall system performance.
Understanding GPU Impact on Gaming Your graphics card serves as the heart of your gaming system, handling the complex calculations needed to render modern games. While other components like the CPU and RAM matter, the GPU is typically the primary factor in determining gaming performance and capabili...
The gaming scene and degree of competitiveness have already changed in 2024. Owning top-notch gaming equipment is now a need rather than a luxury. New gaming tools are supposed to increase comfort and performance. It covers speedy laptops, a well-tuned mouse, and headphones that accentuate every...
We're rounding up all the best gaming PCs currently available on the market from budget builds to higher-end rigs ready for the next generation of gaming.
Customizable gaming PCs can be very expensive items, and for many of Maingear's high-end systems, that is definitely the case. But the Maingear MG-1 is a unique proposition where you don't necessarily have to spend a fortune to get a custom build. The MG-1 starts out at a damn-near...
What kind of build quality and styling should I look for in a gaming headset? Although wear and tear is an inevitable result of using a gaming headset, some will stand up to the rigors of gaming better than others simply because they’re made from tougher stuff. Ideally, you’ll want a...