Ultimate Gaming PC Build 2020
Your New Gaming PC Setup
So you've decided to buy and build the ultimate gaming/work PC setup. You came to the right place to check it out. We'll start at the basics. You're going to need a PC, a monitor(s), a keyboard, a mouse, a headset, a set of speakers and a chair.
So let's get started!
The PC
Your PC is the most important part of your setup, hence the name PC setup. A few PC brands that I would recommend are Digital Storm, Origin, Lenovo, Cyber Power, Velocity Micro, Dell, Asus, Acer, iBuyPower, Maingear, Falcon Northwest, XoticPC, Vibox and Corsair. Some of the best brands that produce gaming PC parts are Corsair, Nvidia, Intel, and AMD. A description of each part and the part I chose will be available at the bottom. If you click on the picture of the parts, you will see where you can buy them from.
If you click on the pictures of the PCs, it will lead you to the site where I found my PC parts
Monitors
The monitor is a very important part of important of your setup. It has a serious affect on the quality of the graphics. Please keep in mind that the graphics card also has major effect on the graphics. Some of the companies that sell the best monitors are Samsung, MSI, Acer, Asus, HP Omen, Razer Raptor and ViewSonic Elite.
If you click on the pictures of the monitors, it will lead you to the site where I found the monitor in the pic.
The Chair
The chair can often have an effect on how your spine will become shaped. Because of this, you will want to be careful when choosing your chair. When buying a chair, consider these factors:
Armrests – Even though armest are often ignored, they are actually very comfortable
Adjustable Height – Adjustable height is necessary when you are hate staying fix in one position. Choose a chair that suits your needs.
Build Quality – Build quality matters the most because it decides how long your chair will last and how comfortable it is. Go for chairs made up of PU leather for amazing comfort and longevity.
Design – Decide where you are going to place your chair(in a small place or a large place) and choose accordingly. You should also choose the color you want.
Tilt – Tilt is another important feature that you cannot ignore. It will help your relax while your work.
Some companies that sell the best gaming chairs are DXRacer, AKRacing, SecretLab, Vertagear, Noblechairs, X Rocker, GT Omega Racing, Maxnomic, Cougar Armor, Thunder X3, and Corsair.
If you click on the pictures of the chairs, it will lead you to the site where I found the chairs in the pic.
The Keyboard
The keyboard is essential to your setup. You are going to want the perfect amount of clickiness and just the right speed on your keyboard. Some brands that sell the best keyboards are Redragon, Corsair, SteelSeries, Razer, Roccat, Alienware, and Cooler Master. One additional thing you will want to know about is programmable G keys. G key are 5 keys to the right side of your computer. You can program them to do whatever you want them to do. The macro keys function is not available for every mouse. Please keep in mind that you can buy a combo of a keyboard, mouse, and headset.
If you click on the pictures of the keyboards, it will lead you to the site where I found the keyboards in the pic.
The Mouse
The mouse is a important part to your setup. You are going to want a mouse with fast reaction and long lasting materials. Some brands that sell the best mouse are Redragon, Corsair, Logitech, Microsoft, Anker, Apple and Razer . One additional thing you will want to know about are Macro keys. Macro keys can be programmed to do whatever you want them to do. On your mouse, there won't be actual key, but left and right clicks can be Macro keys. The macro keys function does not come with every mouse. Please keep in mind that you can buy a combo of a keyboard, mouse, and headset.
If you click on the pictures of the mice, it will lead you to the site where I found the mouse in the pic.
The Headset
The headset is an optional part to your setup, but you're probably going to want it. You are going to want the high quality sound and you don't want the sound to be lagging behind. Some brand that sell the best headsets are Redragon, Corsair, SteelSeries, Razer, Roccat, Alienware, and Cooler Master. One additional thing you will want to know about is a headset stand. Headset stand are very convenient and keeps dust away from your headset. Please keep in mind that you can buy a combo of a keyboard, mouse, and headset.
If you click on the pictures of the headsets, it will lead you to the site where I found the headset in the pic.
The Speakers
The speakers are an optional part to your setup, but you're probably going to want it. You are going to want the high quality sound and you don't want the sound to be lagging behind. Some brand that sell the best speakers are Redragon, Corsair, Razer, Logitech, Bose, Sony, Philips, and Klipsch. Something you might want about room soundproofing. Soundproofing your room helps keep the sound inside the room. Without soundproofing, everything you listen to would be blasting throughout your whole house.
If you click on the pictures of the speakers, it will lead you to the site where I found the speaker in the pic. The PC Parts
The CPU
The CPU stands for Central Processing Unit. The CPU is the most important part of a computer. The CPUs function is processing instructions. The CPU contains at least one processor, which is the actual chip inside the CPU that performs calculations. The CPU I chose was a AMD Ryzen 7 3700x. I
The CPU cooler and the PC Cooler
A CPU cooler is device created to draw heat away from the CPU and other parts near the CPU. Using a CPU cooler to lower CPU temperatures improves efficiency and stability of the system. The PC cooler does has the same function, but cools the whole pc. The CPU cooler I chose came with my AMD Ryzen 7 3700x processor. I'm sorry that I don't have a pic of the PC cooler, or the links( I have two different PC coolers) to it, so the links are right here.
Corsair Air Series Fans 2 pack
Cooler Master Liquid Cooling System with 3 fans I used the Cooler Master Liquid Cooler and a Corsair Air series
The Motherboard
A motherboard is the main printed circuit board in a computer. The motherboard is the component that connects all the components and allow them to function. The motherboard I chose was an Asus Prime X570-P AM4
RAM
RAM stand for Random Access Memory. RAM stores the information your computer is always using so that it can be accessed quickly. The more programs your system is running, the more memory you'll need. The RAM I use is Corsair Vengeance RGB Pro. It has 2 sticks of RAM, 8 gigabytes(GB) each.
Storage
A storage device is a computing hardware that is used to store information permanently or temporarily. The storage device can be inside the PC or outside the PC. There are two types of storage devices. SSDs, which are smaller and faster at accessing informations, and HDDs, which are larger and slower at accessing data. There are also NVMe SSDs which are even smaller and quicker than SSDs. The NVMe SSD I chose was the 970 EVO.
GPU
GPU stand for Graphics Processing Unit. The GPU is a processor designed to handle graphics operations. This includes both 2D and 3D calculations, though GPUs are much better at supplying 3D graphics. The GPU I chose was MSI Gaming Radeon RX 5500 XT.
Case
The computer case's function is to mount and contain all of the actual parts inside of a computer, like the motherboard, hard drive, RAM, GPU... The case I chose was a Corsair Carbide Spec-05 Mid-Tower Gaming Case.
PSU
The PSU is also called a Power Supply Unit or Power Supply. The PSU is the part that supplies power to a computer. Most personal computers can be plugged into standard electrical outlets. The PSU then pulls the required amount of electricity and turns the AC current into the DC current. The PSU I chose was the Corsair RM750x .
OS
OS stands for Operating System. The OS is the programming that lets you do things with your computer. The OS interacts with a computer's hardware on a basic level, turning your commands into a language the hardware can understand. The OS acts as a platform for all other apps on your machine. The OS I chose was Windows 10.
Software
Software is a program that gives the computer the ability to perform a specific task. The software I chose is Microsoft Office 365
Monitor(s)
The function of the computer monitor is to display the text and the graphics produced by computer programs. The monitors(2) I chose was the Samsung 398 Series 27".
External Storage
External storage lets users to store data separately from a computer's SSD or HDD and memory at a pretty low cost. It increases storage capacity without having to open up your system. The external storage device I have is a Seagate backup plus with 2 Terabyte(TB).