The best starter PC gaming setup

Your first step is a gaming desktop, of course. Choose a gaming PC with the latest video card within your budget. This way, you can be sure that your gaming PC will last a long time. A starter model gaming PC has one of the following video cards:

• GTX 1650
• GTX 1660
• RTX 3050
• RTX 3060
• RTX 4060

With a gaming monitor, you benefit from a high refresh rate, a fast response time, and little input lag. The higher the refresh rate, the smoother the screen displays your game. That's useful when you play shooters like Call of Duty. There are also monitors with a cool gaming look to complete your setup. Gaming monitors are specially developed to give you the best gaming experience. They can also be used for all your (school) work and browsing the internet, of course. A starter model gaming monitor meets the following requirements:

• A 24-inch screen size
• At least a 60Hz refresh rate
• A 1ms response time (super fast)

A good mouse can make the difference. In the end, the speed of your mouse determines whether you'll win or lose. Some gaming mice are made for precise or quick motions, while others have many extra buttons. As a novice gamer, you should choose a mouse that's somewhere in between. That way, you'll have the best of both worlds and you can find out what you use the most.

A good keyboard makes all the difference in your gameplay. Whether you want RGB lighting or a keyboard with a lot or little travel, there's a keyboard for every novice gamer. Multimedia buttons are a nice extra, so you can quickly adjust your volume from your keyboard. A starter model gaming keyboard meets the following requirements:

• A backlit keyboard
• Price up to € 60

With a good gaming chair, you can game comfortably behind your desk. You can adjust the chair completely to your liking thanks to the adjustable backrest and seat. It often includes a cushion as well, so you can always sit ergonomically. An artificial leather gaming chair is affordable and is easy to clean with a cloth. That's convenient when you spill a drink, for example.