Myth-Busting Gaming PC: Separating Fact from Fiction

When it comes to building or upgrading a gaming PC, there are many myths and misconceptions that can lead to unnecessary expenses and frustration. In this article, we'll delve into some of the most common gaming PC myths and set the record straight.

One myth is that you need an expensive gamer mouse and keyboard to get started with gaming. While having high-quality peripherals can certainly enhance your gaming experience, it's not necessary for most people. A standard mouse and keyboard are more than sufficient for most games, and the cost difference between a budget-friendly option and a high-end model may not be worth it. In fact, some games will automatically detect a controller and allow you to play without needing a custom setup.

Another myth is that you need a powerful power supply unit (PSU) to build a gaming PC. While having enough power can certainly help with performance, there's no real maximum amount of power required for a system. A 500-watt PSU may be more than sufficient for most mid-range and high-end builds, especially if you're only running popular titles like Fortnite or League of Legends. In fact, overestimating the power requirements can lead to unnecessary expenses and potentially even damage to your components.

When it comes to RAM, another myth is that you need 16 GB to get started with gaming. In reality, 4-8 GB of RAM is more than enough for most games, especially if you're running a lower-end CPU or GPU. Of course, having more RAM can be helpful in certain situations, such as running multiple applications at the same time or working with resource-intensive programs like Adobe After Effects. However, for casual gaming, 4-8 GB of RAM is plenty.

The notion that you need to upgrade your entire system every year to keep up with the latest and greatest hardware is another myth that's been debunked. In reality, most gaming PCs can easily run for several years without needing a complete overhaul. As long as you're upgrading individual components as needed (such as your GPU or CPU), you can enjoy a smooth gaming experience without breaking the bank.

Another common myth is that you need a high-end gamer mouse with 10 buttons and super-high settings to get started with gaming. While having some extra features can certainly be useful in certain situations, it's not necessary for most people. In fact, many popular games will automatically detect a controller and allow you to play without needing a custom setup.

In terms of connectivity, another myth is that you need an Xbox 360 controller to get started with gaming on your PC. While the Xbox 360 controller is a great option, it's not the only way to connect to your PC. A standard keyboard and mouse combo can work perfectly well, especially if you're playing games that support mouse input.

Finally, no discussion of gaming PC myths would be complete without mentioning the notion that you need to buy an expensive gamer mouse and keyboard. While having high-quality peripherals can certainly enhance your gaming experience, it's not necessary for most people. A standard mouse and keyboard are more than sufficient for most games, and the cost difference between a budget-friendly option and a high-end model may not be worth it.

In conclusion, when it comes to building or upgrading a gaming PC, there are many myths and misconceptions that can lead to unnecessary expenses and frustration. By understanding what's truly necessary and what's just a myth, you can build a powerful and efficient gaming PC without breaking the bank. Whether you're a seasoned gamer or just starting out, we hope this article has provided you with a better understanding of what it takes to build a great gaming PC.

WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enhey guys this is Austin and today I'm here with gaming PC myths part two so a couple weeks ago I did a video going over a lot of the common misconceptions that people have about PC gaming and since some of you guys like that video and suggested a ton more for me to go over here are more gaming PC myths the first one is that consoles have better graphics than a gaming PC now this one really isn't true both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 are both pretty old at this point and while the PS4 and Xbox Infinity will definitely improve this they still should be no match for a proper gaming computer especially with the 360 and PS3 a lot of the games are actually running at 720p or lower resolutions whereas with a gaming computer you can run it 1920 x 1080 you can run it 2560 by 1440 in fact you can even game on multiple monitors if you want that's something you're going to be able to do with a console anytime soon another is that to be a PC Gamer you have to use a mouse and keyboard now while this is a good way of controlling your games and it's what I use 95% of the time if it's not for you you can also use a controller so the best way to do it is if you have an Xbox 360 controller if you have a wireless version you can buy an adapter and if you have a wired controller all you need to do is plug it into your computer and it'll be good to go now not all games will support controllers for example you're probably not going to be wanting to use one with Starcraft however most games will automatically detect the controller and you'll be good to go and even ones that don't are pretty simple to set up another myth is that you have to buy an expensive gamer mouse and keyboard now while sometimes it does make sense to get a little bit of a nicer mouse and keyboard for the most part this isn't necessary so take a mouse for example a lot of times you'll see some specialty mice which will have a bunch of buttons on them or have some super high settings but for the most part this really isn't necessary now sure in some games having 10 buttons on your mouse might be helpful but for most people it's really not worth spending all that extra money to get something that's really marginally better than anything else on the keyboard side of things typically the major upgrade you're going to want to look for is a mechanical board now this is something I use and it does make a difference however just like with the mouse while it is nice to have it really is not a necessity and it's not going to make a huge difference in your games if you're going to be using a standard mouse and keyboard that costs 30 bucks or a really nice gamer set that costs 200 each another one I see all the time is that you have to have 1,000 watt power supply around a gaming PC now a lot of people way overestimate what they actually need I would have no problem building even a fairly high-end rig with a 500 watt Supply now of course there's no real maximum amount of power that you can have in a system if there's extra overhead it's not going to hurt anything however if you're paying a bunch of extra money for an 800 wat power supply when you're running a core I3 and a 7850 it's definitely not really needed another common myth is that you have to have 16 GB of RAM right the thing is gaming PCs actually don't really need all that much RAM obviously if you're going to be trying to play Battlefield 3 on a half a gigabyte of ram you can rent into some issues however if you do have four or 8 gigabytes of RAM that's really all you need for a gaming PC now sometimes it can be helpful to have more RAM so for example some programs like Adobe After Effects and virtual machines can definitely eat up 16 GB of RAM but if you're just doing a normal gaming PC 4 or 8 GB of RAM is really all you need and since you made it to the end of the video I've got a speci special giveaway just for you guys so I've teamed up with my friends over at HH Greg once again who are going to be providing a 32in lgtv to one lucky winner all you need to do is hit up the first link in the description of this video to enter and you have until March 28th until we pick the winner you can also enter to win one of 64 TVs that HH Greg is giving away for March Madness so to do that go to hgreg.com March or I'll have another Link in the description of this video and you can enter up to once per day on top of that if you want extra entries there's another video I'll have Linked In the descript description as well as an annotation which you can take a look at and share and that will also give you an additional entry to win one of those TVs this giveaway is only open in the United States so if you're interested definitely be sure to get in on it to win anything from a 32 to a 60-in lgtv anyway that's about it if you have any other gaming PC myths definitely be sure to let me know in the comments below and if you're interested in more videos like this be sure to subscribe anyway guys I will catch you next timehey guys this is Austin and today I'm here with gaming PC myths part two so a couple weeks ago I did a video going over a lot of the common misconceptions that people have about PC gaming and since some of you guys like that video and suggested a ton more for me to go over here are more gaming PC myths the first one is that consoles have better graphics than a gaming PC now this one really isn't true both the PlayStation 3 and the Xbox 360 are both pretty old at this point and while the PS4 and Xbox Infinity will definitely improve this they still should be no match for a proper gaming computer especially with the 360 and PS3 a lot of the games are actually running at 720p or lower resolutions whereas with a gaming computer you can run it 1920 x 1080 you can run it 2560 by 1440 in fact you can even game on multiple monitors if you want that's something you're going to be able to do with a console anytime soon another is that to be a PC Gamer you have to use a mouse and keyboard now while this is a good way of controlling your games and it's what I use 95% of the time if it's not for you you can also use a controller so the best way to do it is if you have an Xbox 360 controller if you have a wireless version you can buy an adapter and if you have a wired controller all you need to do is plug it into your computer and it'll be good to go now not all games will support controllers for example you're probably not going to be wanting to use one with Starcraft however most games will automatically detect the controller and you'll be good to go and even ones that don't are pretty simple to set up another myth is that you have to buy an expensive gamer mouse and keyboard now while sometimes it does make sense to get a little bit of a nicer mouse and keyboard for the most part this isn't necessary so take a mouse for example a lot of times you'll see some specialty mice which will have a bunch of buttons on them or have some super high settings but for the most part this really isn't necessary now sure in some games having 10 buttons on your mouse might be helpful but for most people it's really not worth spending all that extra money to get something that's really marginally better than anything else on the keyboard side of things typically the major upgrade you're going to want to look for is a mechanical board now this is something I use and it does make a difference however just like with the mouse while it is nice to have it really is not a necessity and it's not going to make a huge difference in your games if you're going to be using a standard mouse and keyboard that costs 30 bucks or a really nice gamer set that costs 200 each another one I see all the time is that you have to have 1,000 watt power supply around a gaming PC now a lot of people way overestimate what they actually need I would have no problem building even a fairly high-end rig with a 500 watt Supply now of course there's no real maximum amount of power that you can have in a system if there's extra overhead it's not going to hurt anything however if you're paying a bunch of extra money for an 800 wat power supply when you're running a core I3 and a 7850 it's definitely not really needed another common myth is that you have to have 16 GB of RAM right the thing is gaming PCs actually don't really need all that much RAM obviously if you're going to be trying to play Battlefield 3 on a half a gigabyte of ram you can rent into some issues however if you do have four or 8 gigabytes of RAM that's really all you need for a gaming PC now sometimes it can be helpful to have more RAM so for example some programs like Adobe After Effects and virtual machines can definitely eat up 16 GB of RAM but if you're just doing a normal gaming PC 4 or 8 GB of RAM is really all you need and since you made it to the end of the video I've got a speci special giveaway just for you guys so I've teamed up with my friends over at HH Greg once again who are going to be providing a 32in lgtv to one lucky winner all you need to do is hit up the first link in the description of this video to enter and you have until March 28th until we pick the winner you can also enter to win one of 64 TVs that HH Greg is giving away for March Madness so to do that go to hgreg.com March or I'll have another Link in the description of this video and you can enter up to once per day on top of that if you want extra entries there's another video I'll have Linked In the descript description as well as an annotation which you can take a look at and share and that will also give you an additional entry to win one of those TVs this giveaway is only open in the United States so if you're interested definitely be sure to get in on it to win anything from a 32 to a 60-in lgtv anyway that's about it if you have any other gaming PC myths definitely be sure to let me know in the comments below and if you're interested in more videos like this be sure to subscribe anyway guys I will catch you next time