PC games have been the main reason why people are upgrading their PCs for years. It seems that every time companies come up with more powerful hardware, the gaming industry comes up with games that require just a tad more. And in order to be able to play all the latest games on the highest settings, you will need to have the most powerful and awe-inspiring gaming PC that you can get for your money. This article is here to let you know exactly how you can do this.

Of course, you can always visit your favorite PC shop and get the most expensive rig that they offer. However, even if it is the absolute latest in the gaming PC industry, there are still a few things that make it not the best solution possible. For one, there are always newer and more powerful components and there is also the matter of the price which is always somewhat higher when you get a PC that has already been assembled for you. The only way to know that you are getting the best gaming PC for your money is to do it yourself.

The vital thing for every gaming PC is the motherboard. People tend to overlook it which is the worst thing you can do as it is the very foundation of your new gaming PC. Even if you decide to save some money on components, do not save money on the motherboard. Without a good motherboard, you can say goodbye to your mega-PC.

Of course, you will need a powerful processor and a powerful graphics card. However, this is where you can save some money by checking out components that are not the most expensive ones but whose performances are near-identical to those of much pricier models. RAM is also something you should never skimp on as there can never be too much RAM in a computer.

Another essential part of every powerful gaming PC is the cooling. Sure, all of the components come with their own cooling and the towers nowadays all have great cooling solutions. However, your gaming PC will need more, especially if you decide to overclock your components, which always results in increased heat output. There is a saying that tells that you can never get too much cooling. Efficient cooling is the thing that separates a monster gaming PC from a pile of electronics on fire.

Once you get the core of your computer in order, it is time to think about the peripherals, i.e. the display, the keyboard, the mouse and the speakers. Even if you have the most powerful machine inside the tower, if you are using a crappy display or if your speakers are sub-par quality, you might as well have used your grandma’s PC for gaming. All that power needs to express itself and there is nothing more embarrassing for a powerful gaming PC than not being able to show all that power.