If you’re a gamer, then Quoted Tech’s Frontier is one of the best prizes you can win from the blog’s contests. With a design inspired by Banff National Park, the Frontier is a pre-built gaming computer that reflects all the power and beauty of the Rocky Mountains and glacial lakes in its performance. Each of the PC’s high-end components were carefully put together to provide a smooth gaming experience, and you can have the chance to have it all to yourself by entering below!

Building a custom gaming PC

When the pandemic-that-shall-not-be-named took over the world, I got into watching gaming content creators stream themselves playing games. These creators make a living through live streaming and rely on powerful computers that can simultaneously handle both demanding games and streaming their gameplay in real time. Because it is a profession, they often have to upgrade their PCs as graphics cards, processors, and gaming technologies constantly evolve and make the “new” become outdated in a just a few years. Some streamers choose to switch out old parts from an existing PC build, while others choose to build an entirely new custom gaming computer.

Key gaming PC components

For the uninitiated like me, DIY-ing your own custom gaming PC like the Frontier can seem quite intimidating. First, you have to gather the key components that make up a computer:

  • Central Processing Unit (CPU) — the brain of the computer
  • Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) — a card that can render high-quality images
  • Storage drive — a drive (SSD or HDD) that safely stores all the files, videos, and games that you will use
  • Random Access Memory (RAM) — short-term memory that helps the CPU temporarily store data needed to execute multiple tasks
  • A motherboard — to facilitate efficient communication between all components
  • Cooling system — fans or pipes with water that push out the heat generated by the components
  • Power supply (PSU) — to deliver enough power to each key component
  • Case — housing that will securely and stylishly hold and organize all your PC components

Pre-built PC vs. DIY PC

When choosing PC components, you have to ensure that the motherboard is the right size for the case, that the CPU and RAM are compatible, that the cooling system you choose will actually be enough, that your components will give you the performance you desire, etc., etc., etc. Then, you have to fit and screw in all the components into your case correctly, while ensuring you don’t damage any of the delicate bits of the machinery. Its a lot. It’s not impossible to do on your own even as a beginner, but it does require research, effort, and external guidance.

So when it comes to the debate between going with pre-built versus build-it-yourself PCs, Quoted Tech’s custom PCs, like the Frontier, are in my opinion, the better choice. The assembling and testing are done for you, but you get to choose between type of processor, processing power, and amount of RAM and storage. So it’s still a custom-built PC but somebody else does all the hard work and you can rest easy knowing that all the components are high-quality and will work smoothly together. Even most of the game streamers I watch outsource their custom-PC building!

What makes the Frontier PC a win win?

If you win the Frontier in this contest, you will receive the high-end, custom-built gaming computer that Marcus tested out in his review. Head over to his article to get a full list of the exact specs of the PC. All I will say here is that they are impressive and the performance was “nothing short of amazing,” according to Marcus. That’s the first win. As for the second, the components that make up this PC aren’t going to become outdated in a hurry. But, there’s is no doubt that they will eventually. (That’s not the win.) When that time comes, don’t put it in storage and leave it for your descendants to discover as an ancient artifact. Instead, you can switch out the parts you need to. Purchase and fit in the newer, faster processor or install that higher RAM upgrade or better GPU. That’s the win.

But it does lead me to wonder, like the Ship of Theseus thought experiment, if the Frontier that exists after the replacements will be the same Frontier as the Frontier that existed before the replacements?

Who can say.

Only this contest’s winner.

How to enter

Entering this contest is easy and you can enter in three different ways.

  1. Visit the gaming monitors page then return here and in a comment below, include the name and model number of the monitor that you would pair with this powerful PC. Then, tell us what room you would set the PC and monitor up in and how you would decorate the space to match.
  2. In a comment below Marcus’ review of the Frontier, tell us two of its features mentioned by Marcus that you think are the most impressive.
  3. Create a public post on a social media channel sharing with your friends and followers that you are entering to win a gaming PC from Best Buy. Include the hashtag #BestBuyFrontierPCcontest, so we can find your post, and include a picture from this post. Then return here and tell us in a comment below on which channel you posted it and the name of your channel (since many people use pseudonyms) so that we can check and verify your entry. You can use any two social media channels (Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, etc.), but each post must be public so we can verify it is there.

What you can win

At the end of the contest, one winner will be randomly selected from all eligible entries. The winner will receive the Quoted Tech Frontier PC that was reviewed on the blog.

This contest runs from December 4th to December 18th.

Remember, you can enter this contest up to four different times to have the best chance to win this high-value gaming computer. Make sure to share this contest with any gamers you know and encourage them to enter, too. Think of the colourful LEDs, the whirring of the cooling fans, and the excitement of booting up an adventure to be immersed in. Winning this prize is an opportunity you shouldn’t miss!

Win a Quoted Tech Gaming PC Rules and Regulations

Good luck!

Mahima Bhagwat
Mahima Bhagwat
Mahima is an editor at Best Buy Canada. She likes to watch sci-fi, supernatural, horror, and comedy TV shows and movies, and plays video games in her free time. When not avidly consuming content, she pursues her passion for storytelling by editing books and short stories, specializing in speculative fiction.

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    in the gaming area downstairs, no special decoration

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    I would set up the PC and monitor in a bedroom, placing it on a large desk with ample space for accessories.(lots of LEDs) I would decorate the space with gamer figures and artwork to inspire the gaming room look.

  5. I’d set up the MSI Optix 27″ FHD 165Hz 1ms GTG 1000R Curved VA LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HAS (G271CP) in my office. I wouldn’t really decorate other than maybe add a few lights.

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  7. Samsung Odyssey G5 34″ WQHD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LC34G55TWWNXZA). I would put it in my workspace room and decorate it with lights and speakers.

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    Model Number: LS49CG932SNXZA
    Web Code: 17225445. I would set it in my living room. I would add black lights and neon light signs along with a couple gaming chairs.

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  12. I would pair this computer with a Samsung Odyssey Arc 55″ 4K Ultra HD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LCD in my main living room. I would then get some cushy raised dog beds so that my dogs could be with me and learn to enjoy time with me while I am learning to be a gamer, as opposed to me holed up in the office upstairs.

  13. Samsung 32″ 4K Ultra HD 60Hz 4ms GTG Curved VA LED Gaming Monitor (LU32R590CWNXZA) that I would set up in my living room/dinning room so I keep connected to kitchen and living area.

  14. Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ QHD 240Hz 0.03ms GTG Curved OLED LCD G-Sync FreeSync Gaming Monitor(LS49CG932SNXZA) – Silver
    Model Number: LS49CG932SNXZA
    We’d set this up in the basement with all the Pokemon collectibles that my niece owns and create a fun gaming space

  15. Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ QHD 240Hz 0.03ms GTG Curved OLED LCD G-Sync FreeSync Gaming Monitor(LS49CG932SNXZA) – Silver
    Model Number: LS49CG932SNXZA
    I would put in my bedroom, and decorate with a great gaming chair and gaming mouse

  17. I’d set up the MSI Optix 27″ FHD 165Hz 1ms GTG 1000R Curved VA LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor with HAS (G271CP) in my office. I wouldn’t really decorate other than maybe add a few lights.

  18. LG UltraGear 31.5″ 1440p WQHD 165Hz 1ms GTG IPS LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor (32GP83B-B) would be my choice of monitor to use with this computer. ASUS ROG Swift 41.5″ 4K Ultra HD 138Hz 0.1ms GTG OLED Gaming Monitor (PG42UQ) would be my dream.

    • This computer would be the focal point of my living room, which is purple already. I would accent with fresh and light colours. A sky blue slipcover for my couch, a yellow lamp, and a green rug would work.

  19. I would pair it with a “Samsung Odyssey Neo G8 32″ 4K UHD 240Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LS32BG852NNXGO)”. Not sure how I would decorate it but we can come up with something.

  22. I’m definitely pairing it with a Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ QHD 240Hz 0.03ms GTG Curved OLED LCD G-Sync FreeSync Gaming Monitor(LS49CG932SNXZA) – Silver
    Model Number: LS49CG932SNXZA.

    I’d put it in my little corner of the basement I have my setup in, maybe I’d jazz it up and put some cool rgb lighting up!

  23. I want the Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ QHD Monitor to go with the Frontier PC. I love the powerful NVIDIA GPU and the Fractal PopAir. This bad boy would look amazing in my Red Living Room.

  24. Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ QHD 240Hz 0.03ms GTG Curved OLED LCD G-Sync FreeSync Gaming Monitor(LS49CG932SNXZA) – Silver
    Model Number: LS49CG932SNXZA. I would put this in our shared office space so I can finally have my own gaming pc. I’d probably get a new desk chair and a walking pad to decorate.

  25. Samsung 32″ 4K Ultra HD 60Hz 4ms GTG Curved VA LED Gaming Monitor (LU32R590CWNXZA).
    Would set up in family room by the bar that has not been updated sine the 1970s and that would be the theme. We already had a friend recently git a sign to us. The sign reads “Regal beagle

  27. I would pair it with a Samsung Odyssey G8 34″ Model LS34BG850SNXZA, put it in the basement and decorate it with old video game advertising posters

  29. I will let my grand son decorate our office area with LED lights and dark colours and we would use the Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ QHD 240Hz 0.03ms GTG Curved OLED LCD G-Sync FreeSync Gaming Monitor(LS49CG932SNXZA) – Silver
    Model Number: LS49CG932SNXZA

  30. Samsung Odyssey Arc 55″ 4K Ultra HD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LS55CG970NNXGO). Definitely would go in the basement rec room and be accompanied with a surround sound audio system.

  31. this is the monitor that I sure would love to pair together with this powerhouse PC- Samsung Odyssey G8 34″ WQHD 175Hz 0.1ms GTG Curved OLED Gaming Monitor (LS34BG850SNXZA) -Exclusive Retail Partner
    Model Number: LS34BG850SNXZA
    Web Code: 16662530
    I would put the rig in my upstairs room, which is waiting for a purpose- just like this please. 😉 I see a nice palette of blues and purple hues for mood.. most excellent ..

  32. Samsung 32″ 4K Ultra HD 60Hz 4ms GTG Curved VA LED Gaming Monitor (LU32R590CWNXZA).
    Would set up in family room by the bar that has not been updated sine the 1970s and that would be the theme. We already had a friend recently git a sign to us. The sign reads “Regal beagle “

  33. If money were no object, I’d pair it with the Samsung Odyssey Arc 55″ 4K Ultra HD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LS55CG970NNXGO) – Black. It would go in our front room which is set up as an office/music room and I’d include a great set of speakers.

  34. I think the top 2 features on this PC have to be the graphics card (Geforce RTX 4070 Ti) and the processor (Intel i9-13900KF). No doubt this PC is probably a performance beast. And with 32 GB of ram at 5200 MHz this bad boy can probably run every game out there comfortably!

  35. Id pair this PC with the Samsung 27″ FHD 60Hz 4ms GTG Curved VA LED FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LC27R500FHNXZA), anything bigger is overkill IMO.

    This would be set up in the basement with ambient lighting and a great sound system.

  38. The monitor I’d get for this PC is this one: Samsung Odyssey G7 32″ WQHD 240Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LED G-Sync Gaming Monitor, model no. LC32G75TQSNXZA. The setup would go at my computer desk in my bedroom and I’d decorate the space with lots of houseplants because I like having lots of plants around me when on the computer.

  40. I think I need to pair this with a bigger monitor than my current monitor. These old eyes!
    Samsung Odyssey G7 32″ WQHD 240Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LED G-Sync Gaming Monitor (LC32G75TQSNXZA) – Black, Model Number: LC32G75TQSNXZA, Web Code: 14716526
    This would go in the den with shelves of classic Big Box PC games.

  41. Samsung Odyssey Arc 55″ 4K Ultra HD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor
    Model Number: LS55CG970NNXGO would be perfect in my home office/ entertainment office. I would decorate with a gorgeous wooden desk and a fabulous office gaming chair

  42. I would select the Samsung Odyssey Arc 55″ 4K Ultra HD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LS55CG970NNXGO) that would fit perfectly in my office

  43. ASUS ROG Swift 47.5″ 4K Ultra HD 138Hz 0.1ms GTG OLED Gaming Monitor (PG48UQ) – Black
    Brand: ASUS
    Model Number: PG48UQ

    put in my bedroom. Match it with an amazing sound system

  44. Samsung Odyssey G9 49″ QHD 240Hz 0.03ms GTG Curved OLED LCD G-Sync FreeSync Gaming Monitor(LS49CG932SNXZA) – Silver

  45. I’d use the LG UltraGear 27″ 1440p QHD 165Hz 1ms GTG IPS LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (27GR75Q) in my office and would decorate with some RBG lighting!

  47. Samsung Odyssey Arc 55″ 4K Ultra HD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LS55CG970NNXGO) – Black

    this would be a dream monitor for me, I’d love to put it in my office.

  49. I would pair this PC with the LG UltraGear 27″ FHD 240Hz 1ms GTG IPS LED G-Sync FreeSync Gaming Monitor (27GP750-B). I would set it up in my room and decorate it with lots of RGB and a nice office chair.

  50. Samsung Odyssey Arc 55″ 4K Ultra HD 165Hz 1ms GTG Curved VA LCD FreeSync Gaming Monitor (LS55CG970NNXGO) – Black

    Its going into my office. Already got the black out curtains just need a a jet black gaming chair and I’m ready to fly baby!!!

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