Gaming today is not just about who buys the more expensive graphics card. We meet people with a powerful PC whose game still stutters, because they have the monitor set up wrong or a cheap cable. And we meet people who have never opened their console in years, when blowing out the dust would drop temperatures by ten degrees. Gaming is a small science, and most problems have a simple fix.

This article is a hub. We have gathered everything we have written about gaming, split into four areas. You do not have to read it all, click straight to whatever you are dealing with right now.

Gaming PC and performance

It starts with the build. The most common mistake is putting almost the whole budget into the graphics card and skimping on the rest, because then a weak processor or poor cooling holds you back. The second thing people underestimate is smoothness: high FPS on paper means nothing if the monitor cannot show them. How to put it together we cover in a custom gaming PC and in the article on what really affects FPS.

  • Custom gaming PC: how to build a balanced system by resolution and budget.
  • Smooth gaming and FPS: the link between FPS, monitor Hz and ping, where smoothness is really lost.
  • Gaming laptop: why a desktop is better for gaming and when a laptop still makes sense.

Consoles and handhelds

For many people a console is the more comfortable choice, and there is logic to it: turn it on and play. The “PlayStation or Xbox” question has no single right answer, what decides is what your friends play and which games you want. And whatever you have, it pays to look after it. We write about consoles and their servicing in the PS vs Xbox comparison and in the guide to game console servicing.

Peripherals and accessories

This is where a lot can go wrong, and a lot can be gained for little money. A good mouse and decent headphones will help you in a competitive game more than another expensive graphics card. That does not mean buying the most expensive, it means buying what fits your hand and your games. What is worth paying attention to we have written up in the article on gaming accessories.

Streaming, VR and retro

And then there is everything else that makes gaming more fun. Some people want to record and stream, some want to try virtual reality, some just go back to the games of their childhood. Each of these has its pitfalls that are good to think about in advance, so they do not catch you out. More in the articles on streaming with OBS, virtual reality and retro gaming.

When to leave it to us

Plenty of things around gaming you can handle yourself, and these articles will guide you through them. But when it comes to putting together a whole system or a repair that needs a screwdriver and experience, it is usually smarter to leave it to someone who does it daily. We will build you a custom gaming PC so it fits your games and budget exactly, and we will also take care of service and repair when something fails. We are from Liptov, so you do not have to send anything anywhere. If you are not sure or just want advice, write to us via contact, we will be glad to help.