Thinking of building your own gaming PC? It’s no obscure art or inscrutable technique! It’s a real great feeling to set up a gaming rig all by yourself as there are so many cool options available to configure and customize it as per your requirements. But, a prior knowledge of the components and a study of compatibility of all the components are mandatory. While building your own PC, apart from having the privileges of choosing the components for it, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn how a PC works which you wouldn’t otherwise, unless it is really necessary. Not only choosing the processor and GPU, you can also choose your PC’s look – a funky, cool one instead of the conventional black box.

Components required to build a gaming PC

• Processor

The CPU is the brain of the computer – more details on this here. Its configuration decides how easily your PC can execute tasks in parallel and how swiftly it can execute them. Selecting the one with a higher configuration, though expensive, will always have its advantages. Higher the configuration better is the performance of your PC and your gaming experience.

• Motherboard

The motherboard is the central hub of your PC. It is responsible for communication between all other components of your PC. It is necessary that the CPU and the motherboard are chosen in parallel as there might be compatibility issues. Apart from its compatibility with other components, the size, grade and robustness must also be considered.

• RAM

Higher the RAM the faster your computer is, and better is your gaming experience. A normal off-the-shelf assembled PC will generally have a 4GB RAM but a 16GB RAM is said to have been preferred by gaming enthusiasts for an excellent experience. Again, compatibility comes into picture. Choose the best one for your motherboard.

• Power Supply Unit (PSU)

A high quality PSU is necessary for the efficient functioning of your PC. A low-rated cheap one can damage the PC easily.

• Case

Choosing the right case is crucial to the effective performance of your gaming PC.

With all the above mentioned components, you are ready to build your own gaming PC. Wiring can be a bit intimidating, but check out reviews and ideas from gaming enthusiasts to make your work easy. Happy Gaming!