The 9 Components You’ll Need for Building a Gaming PC

Although it can be daunting at first, building a PC is quite a simple process. It's also more affordable than ever before, and the knowledge you get from doing it is invaluable.

We've compiled a list of parts for building a high-end gaming PC that'll handle most PC games at high frame rates. Our build costs less than $1,500, and it's more powerful than most gaming desktops. It's important to note that this price doesn't account for the operating system or any required peripherals. Be sure to check out our picks for our favorite gaming mice and mouse pads, keyboards, headsets, controllers, and monitors.

There are a lot of different routes you can take when building a computer from scratch, and it all comes down to budget. You can always consider getting more affordable parts, or splurging instead on faster components that are better suited for virtual reality.

To extend the life of your machine, we recommend building a PC that can handle the most demanding games out right now. Just plan to upgrade your graphics card in two years, and your CPU and motherboard in four years.