7 tips for building the ultimate gaming PC

Building a PC can be daunting. Where do you start? How much money should you spend? Are different parts better for certain builds? The list of questions is endless — but knowing where to start is half the  battle. My No. 1 tip? Have a designated purpose for your build. If you set out with a goal in mind, you’ll be able to streamline your purchases and buy only the necessities. In this piece, I’ll help you prepare your PC for the major game releases that are coming this year. (I’ve definitely got my eye on Dynasty Warriors 9.)

It’s fair to say that everything is easier with the right equipment, and the same can certainly be said about PC gaming. It’s easier to complete and beat a game if your PC is running at top speed, without lagging and time outs. As fascination with bitcoin mining grows, we’re seeing an unfortunate side effect for PC gamers; cryptocurrency miners are stocking up on quality GPUs, which is causing a shortage in supply and unfortunately, a price spike for gamers (more than $700 in some cases) — though some retailers are offering discounts for gamers.