If you are looking for a gift for the PC gamers on your list, or to treat yourself, Best Buy has everything you need to level up a gaming set up. Whether it’s desktops or laptops, graphics cards, monitors or mice and keyboards there is a wide selection to cater to the needs of players. Let’s take a look at some of the different options to help take the guesswork out of your shopping experience.

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When it comes to picking out a gift for the PC gamer in your life, you’ll want to consider what they already have in their setup, plus where and how they play. Whether it’s action, adventure or other technically demanding games, these components will help get the most out of each play session.

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Desktop gaming PCs

Do you, or who you’re buying for, have a preference for gaming at home or on the go? If they tend to game at a desk a tower PC would be a great fit. Desktop computers deliver the rawest power when it comes to gaming, along with the sharpest visuals paired with the right monitor. Best Buy has the biggest brands at some of the best prices with a variety of monitors at discounted prices.

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Gaming laptops

If the person you are buying for is always on the move, a gaming laptop is a great candidate. These laptops have more “power under the hood” to handle heavy tasks that video game demand. Gaming laptops are all about performance with more powerful CPUs and GPUs that can handle more complex and taxing games. They can drive HD visuals combined with high frame rate counts while keeping up with a gamer on the go.

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Graphics cards

A graphics card is an essential piece of hardware when it comes to gaming and programs that require highly detailed visuals. This component is responsible for everything you see on your screen. Depending on its power, it can really provide an incredible gaming experience. If you are looking to add some power to someone’s pre-existing set up a graphics card makes a great gift. There are two type of graphics cards, integrated and dedicated. An integrated graphics card still uses resources from your hardware which can still create slowdowns. A dedicated card handles the extra load with its own RAM and GPU. Best Buy offers a range of high-speed AMD Radeon and NVIDIA-based graphics technologies for many different applications.

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Gaming headsets

High quality sound is an extremely important part to the gaming experience. The right headset can really help create a more immersive experience. They can even offer a competitive edge being able to hear more subtle sounds from opponents. Give the gamer on your list the gift of incredible sound and rich audio.

Gaming gifts at Best Buy

Whether you are looking for a desktop or laptop, graphics cards, monitors or mice and keyboards you’ll find a wide selection at Best Buy Canada. In-store or online we are always here to help with your purchasing decision.

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Matthew Rondina
Matthew has been involved in all things tech related since the start of the digital era. He shares his passion for technology in his day job as a teacher and via multiple media platforms. As a long-time veteran of the video game and tech industry, he's covered interactive entertainment and esports on the web, in video series, podcasts, and on international television. You can follow Matthew's tech-venture filled lifestyle on twitter, instagram @dapper_tux.