Who isn’t into online gaming? Playing shooter games with an opponent on the other side of the world and you are both experiencing the same hi-res environment, is like nothing else. Of course, your gaming rig needs to be top-drawer in order to play HD games in real time and in this article, we recommend components to self-assemble a powerful gaming PC.
Mainboard (Motherboard)
A big circuit board filled with micro-electronics that holds the many components, your mainboard is a critical piece of kit; Asus do some great gaming mainboards, which are compatible with the latest hardware versions, and for less than 10,000 baht, you can buy a top-rated board on which to build a super-fast PC.
CPU
The very heart of the computer, the CPU processes data, both inbound and outbound – multiple core CPUs like Intel’s core i7 are perfect for gaming. Intel and AMD are the top CPU manufacturers and if you’re serious about your gaming, the core i9 is the best available.
RAM Chips
Random access memory is a vital piece of hardware that allows programs to temporarily store data; the more RAM you have, the faster the computer can process data. The amount of RAM in a Computer can vary, low end would be 2-4Gb, while a top of the range gaming rig would have 32Gb of DDR4 RAM, 2x16Gb chips that slot into the mainboard.
VGA Card
Known as the graphics card, this piece of hardware processes data and sends it to the screen; memory should be at least 6Gb for gaming and this is a key component of hi-end gaming. The NVIDIA GeForce series is very popular, topped by the RTX 4090 with a mind-blowing 24Gb of storage, making it the most powerful VGA card on the market. The RTX 3080 is a good mid-range choice, giving you incredible value for money. Check out this article on game testing services, which are very popular among serious gamers.
Data Storage
While you can still buy HDD, we don’t recommend using this type of drive; solid state drives (SSD) are much faster in both read and write mode. As computer programs have developed, they are larger and drive storage has evolved alongside the software; you need a minimum of 250Gb for C drive and additional SSDs come in 2Tb capacity and simply slot into the mainboard.
Power Supply
This is attached at the rear of the case and it regulates the electricity; at least 550w is recommended, while 1000w units are popular with gamers. If you want to develop your IT knowledge, join a Facebook gamer group and the veterans are happy to advise you on what components to use.
Case
The case holds all the components and buying a case with multiple coolers is advised; they simply plug into the mainboard and maintain the temperature and create an airflow that prevents overheating.
Building the PC is easy if you follow the instructions; make absolutely sure that you have everything you need and in a few hours, you will be loading the OS and setting up the system to your liking. If you need a little help, YouTube hosts hundreds of self-build PC videos, which should you set you up for a successful build.