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Dave Meikleham

Getting a gaming PC? 7 things you need to know before you buy

Corsair Gaming Desktop VENGEANCE i7500.

If you’re looking for an open-ended platform that can provide far better graphics and considerably smoother frame rates than either the PS5 or Xbox Series X, you need a quality gaming PC. Whether you’re looking to buy one of the best gaming PCs or want to build a rig of your own, there are key questions you need to ask yourself before you take the plunge on the system of your dreams.

Any gaming PC is only as good as its internal components, so there’s no point choosing a pre-built rig with tons of flashy RGB lighting if its GPU and CPU aren’t up to the job. Selecting the right graphics card and processor for your gaming needs should obviously be your top priority, yet there are other important factors to consider when it comes to choosing your next gaming rig.

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