Intel consistently improves computer performance year over year for everyone, from students to artists, business people to gamers. Not surprisingly, Intel is also critical to your success at the most intensely demanding activity for any computer: PC Gaming. Enter for a chance to win a high performance, Intel powered, gaming computer from Intel and Best Buy.

All gamers are welcome

What kind of gamer are you? It’s been said that variety is the spice of life and there are many kinds of PC gamer. Some people stick exclusively to simple PC games that work on any machine; others prefer highly demanding PC games they play on custom built water-cooled machines with the fastest Intel processor available. A recent study concluded that there are six distinct types of PC gamers:

  1. Alpha: Highly enthusiastic, cross-platform, social, influential, and competitive gamer; high knowledge of PC components especially as it affects gaming.
  2. Purist: PC-centric, preferring stationary, immersive gaming; likely to customize PC hardware.
  3. Enthusiast: passionate about the latest gaming trend, loves PC Gaming but also mobile/smartphone gaming; moderate hardware knowledge
  4. Pragmatist: hobbyist preferring stationary/solitary gaming; knowledgeable about hardware but pragmatic about which computer works for their needs
  5. On-the-go: gaming on the go is most important; satisfied with easy to use PC products
  6. Casual: gaming is a quick escape and usually a stationary activity; not very knowledgeable about PC hardware

Think about where you fit into this framework, and what kind of games you most like to play.

Gaming is better with Intel inside

Take a look at the selection of Intel powered gaming laptops and gaming desktop computers available at Best Buy and you’ll see an awesome selection. In fact, your gaming will improve with any one of those machines thanks to the power of the Intel processor inside. Three winners of this contest will soon find that out for themselves!

There will be one grand prize winner of an ASUS Zephyrus S Thin Gaming Laptop and two additional prize winners of an Alienware m15 Laptop. All prizes have the fantastic Intel i7-9750H processor inside—one of the fastest processors available for a laptop!

ASUS Zephyrus S Thin 15.6″ Gaming Laptop (Intel i7-9750H/512GB SSD/16GB RAM/NVIDIA RTX 2060)
Alienware m15 15.6″ Laptop (Intel Core i7-9750H/512GB SSD/16GB RAM/GTX 1660 Ti)

 

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy but you can only enter once. In a comment below, tell us which type of gamer you are (based on the descriptions above: Alpha, Purist, Enthusiast, Pragmatist, On-the-go, Casual) and which Intel powered gaming desktop or laptop sold at Best Buy is the machine of your dreams!

What can I win

At the end of this contest we will draw three winners from all eligible entries. One winner will receive the grand prize ASUS Zephyrus shown above; the other two winners will each get the Alienware m15 shown above.

This contest will run from March 27th to April 12th.

Remember you can only win once. However, tell your gaming friends about this contest:  they too would be thrilled to win this amazing opportunity to win a new Intel powered gaming computer.

Good luck

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Martin Renaud
Martin Renaud
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Martin loves working with the talented editors and writers on the Best Buy Blog as Editor-in-Chief. During his spare time he is either working on his next novel, cooking up a masterpiece in the kitchen, or adding some smart tech to his new home on Mayne Island in British Columbia.
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  1. Casual who loves this destop:Acer Gaming PC (Intel Ci7-9700K/1TB HDD/256GB SSD/16GB RAM/NVIDIA RTX 2080)

  5. I’m definitely a Pragmatist. Alienware Aurora Gaming PC – White (Intel Core i7 9700/1TB HDD/512GB SSD/16GB RAM/GeForce RTX 2080) would be amazing to have as my last one needed minimal upgrades to keep it working top notch.

  8. I’m a Gamer who would Thinks the ASUS Zephyrus S Thin 15.6″ gaming laptop is awesome ! Also the Movie The Wizard was the best game movie of all time. I love the Power Glove, it’s so bad.

  10. I’m a “Casual” gamer but would love to win this for my “Alpha” son. #BestMomEver!

  11. I am definitely a Purist gamer ..playing with my daughter on hers is so fun and she laughs at her mom so much that we have some a great time , she showed me if I have my own we can play against or together which I was floored … this mama would live to be able to play with her as we have such a good laugh and fun but I need my own … the Asus Zephyrus would be so awesome to bring us together and have fun ty so much for the chance .. we would be so grateful

  16. A woman gamer here, seems like a lot of men on the blog lol.

    I’d like to be A game changer. After meeting my husband (a Purist for sure) gaming has since been a passion of mine and Alienware PC’s have always been in our stable of on the go gaming. That alienware m15 would be fantastic and it’s something I’ve had my eye on for the last couple months (for hubby and I). This would be a fantastic prize, so we can play together as we only have one Gaming computer and given the current situation…we have some free time to stay indoors and play! Thanks and good luck!

  17. I’m an Enthusiast who would LOVE the ASUS Zephyrus S Thin 15.6″ gaming laptop! *fingers crossed*

  19. Pragmatist / purist here! My dream laptop is Alienware 17 ! 🙂
    Thank you for this opportunity!

  22. i’m a pragmatist with some purist mixed in.

    My ideal gaming PC would be HP Omen Obelisk Gaming PC.

  25. On-the-go and Casual:
    On-the-go because light weight makes it easy on my scoliosis,
    and Casual because I’ve to exercise self-control
    HP OMEN 15.6″ Gaming Laptop because I want one that doesn’t take up too much space on my computer desk.

  27. I would say im a purist. I really enjoy gaming on anything. Xbox, playstation or pc. Id really like a laptop to be able to go over to my family/friends houses to play at. The laptop that i would love to buy but i cant is the ASUS ROG Zephyrus s Gaming Laptop with the gtx 2080. Right now i would take anything for free.

  28. I am an enthusiast when it comes to gaming and have a decent amount of knowledge when it comes to computer. I have always wanted to own an alienware m15 but I just can’t afford.

    This is a great opportunity!

  30. I think I am a Pragmatist, My current gaming laptop is 4 years old and getting outdated my next dream machine is Alienware m15 Laptop.
    Thanks.

  32. I am a casual gamer at best, but never know what happens if I win a ASUS Zephyrus❤ I could be a Sheldon Cooper.

  33. Hey everyone! I’m just a casual but I love gaming a lot. My favorite laptop is definitely the alienware m15!

  36. Hi Martin,
    I would consider myself an Enthusiast; I love gaming but also love mobile/smartphone gaming. My dream laptop would be the Alienware m15! Cheers!

  37. I guess I’m a Pragmatist but could see myself bumping a couple steps up. I’m looking for a new computer and the HP Omen Obelisk Gaming PC (Intel Core i9-9900K/512GB SSD/2TB HDD/32GB RAM/GeForce RTX 2080Ti) is impressive.

  39. Hi Martin!

    I think I’m closest to a pragmatist. The Asus Rog or the Dell G3 both look like they would be great.

  41. Definitely an enthusiast. The strix ROG is a beast but the Zephyrus S is way up there. Top of the line specs. Hope to get my hands on it. Good luck everyone. #stayhomestaysafe

  42. I am a Pragmatist. My dream computer is Msi Prestige P110 Desktop Gaming Pc. I am also designer as a hobby.

  45. Alpha- Been wanting to complete the switch to pc but can’t get enough money to save, the pc of my dream would have to be the HP Omen Obelisk Gaming PC (Intel Core i9-9900K/512GB SSD/2TB HDD/32GB RAM/GeForce RTX 2080Ti) with such a clean case and power its an easy choice.

  46. Enthusiast – laptop alienware m15 would be great have always stayed up to date with newest gaming trends and computers but have never experienced having a gaming computer or using one

  47. As per the descriptions provided, I am a “Pragmatist” gamer. My dream machine would be the ASUS ROG Zephyrus S (Intel Core i7-9750H/1TB SSD/RTX 2080). Current rig is over 10 years old so anything would be an improvement!

  48. Definately a Enthusiast – but a little purist old school to DUKE NUKEM FOREVER!!! Ok i like all first person shoots and a new pc would make my twich game awesome like – Call of Duty, and Doom! Who does love the new Doom!!!

  50. Pragmatic gamer here.
    CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme Gaming PC – White (Intel Core i5-9400F/500GB SSD/16GB RAM) – English Would be great!

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