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Custom Built Gaming Computers

Nowadays it is becoming more and more popular for gamers to custom build their own PC geared toward gaming. Custom-building PCs allow for more budget control and easier upgradability. More often than not, it is possible to maximize performance for the best value when building a gaming rig. There are several components that must be considered when building a gaming rig, which include CPUs (Central Processing Unit), Memory, Motherboards, Graphics Cards, SSDs, PSUs, and Cases.

Graphic Cards

A GeForce 6600 Series card by PNY

When building a custom built gaming PC, builders usually turn to independent benchmarks to help make their hardware selection. Organizations such as AnandTech and Tom's Hardware Guide provide such benchmarks and hardware reviews. The benchmarks include ratings for PC components that are necessary to build a gaming PC. It is also crucial to consider Computer cooling, as this is required to remove the waste heat produced by gaming computer components.

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