Choose your target
Start with the games, resolution and refresh rate you want. A 1080p esports PC needs different parts from a 4K streaming setup.
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Use this guide as a starting point before buying a prebuilt gaming computer or configuring a custom gaming PC. It explains the core choices in plain language so you can spend more budget where it affects real performance.
Start with the games, resolution and refresh rate you want. A 1080p esports PC needs different parts from a 4K streaming setup.
The graphics card usually drives gaming performance, but the processor still matters for high refresh rates, simulation games and streaming.
For most gaming PCs, 16GB is the entry point and 32GB is the safer modern choice. Use an NVMe SSD for Windows and your main games.
A good case, power supply and motherboard can make future upgrades simpler and cheaper than replacing the entire PC.