Gamers know: The right parts make the difference between a headshot and a ticket home. And a killer gaming PC is one of the most flexible ways to play games, with options to upgrade and pick just the parts you need. There's plenty to keep in mind: power, size, components, and what resolution you play at.
So whether you're upgrading your current rig, looking for a powerful pre-built system, or simply checking out the market, Tom's Hardware has you covered.
Best PC builds for gaming: From $500 budgets to $4,000+, we've got you covered
Best Gaming PCs: The best prebuilt gaming PCs impressed us in performance and design
With industry-leading testing and expert authority built on years of testing, reviewing, and gaming, Tom's Hardware is your trusted game gear guide.
The best CPU for gaming: AMD or Intel? Either way, we'll help you game the market
Best graphics card for gaming: The GPU is the heart of any PC. All else comes second
Best gaming laptops: Gaming laptops pack PC performance into a compact, portable form
Best gaming keyboards: Tactile feedback plus low latency means speed and accuracy
Best gaming mouse: Find the perfect one to dominate, whether its Overwatch 2 or Minesweeper
Best gaming monitors: Budget, curved, G-Sync and more. Complete your rig with a new monitor
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