Configuring a gaming PC: Our guide helps

Every year it's that time again: the hardware is no longer good enough for the latest games, so a new gaming PC is needed. Ambitious gamers do not resort to complete sets, but configure the computer themselves. We show you what is important.

A self-assembled PC is the pride of many gamers.

Configuring a gaming PC: These parts are especially important

If you are looking for a new computer, it can be easy if you already buy a complete set. However, you cannot decide there which parts will be used. If you have exact ideas and preferences, there is no way around your own configuration. In order to play demanding titles well on the highest settings, you should not compromise on the hardware:

• Processor: The Intel Core i7 is still considered the first choice among CPUs. However, depending on the price range, it is also possible to switch to an i9.
• Mainboard: It is important to find a suitable mainboard to match the CPU. Especially pay attention to the ports and the power consumption.
• Graphics card: You are on the safe side with a GeForce GTX 3080 even at the highest resolution. Allerdings kann es sich bei höheren Preisklassen lohnen, auf RTX zu achten.
• Arbeitsspeicher: 16 GB DDR-RAM reichen für gewöhnlich aus. Dennoch schadet es nicht, auf 32 GB aufzurüsten.
• Festplatte: SSD ist mittlerweile Pflicht und dabei sollten es mindestens 500 GB sein.
• Außerdem benötigen Sie ein passendes Netzteil, dabei müssen Sie vor allem auf die Watt-Zahl achten.
• Ebenfalls wichtig für den laufenden Betrieb ist ein Gehäuse mit guter Kühlung.