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Affordable Upgrades for Your Gaming PC Setup
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items Right before the Pandemic I invested in a good, quality gaming rig. But a high quality rig is only as good as the internals. Here are a few ones I recommend that don't break the bank.
Whether you’re trying to cool down your rig, squeeze better performance, or just make your desk look like a setup worthy of a Twitch stream, these are the kinds of items I recommend again and again to friends. From underrated peripherals to smart sto...
Whether you’re trying to cool down your rig, squeeze better performance, or just make your desk look like a setup worthy of a Twitch stream, these are the kinds of items I recommend again and again to friends. From underrated peripherals to smart sto...
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Peripherals That Punch Above Their Price
Cooling & Performance Boosts
Display & Visual Enhancements
Desk Setup Enhancers
Internal Storage Upgrades
Peripherals That Punch Above Their Price
Sometimes all it takes is a new mouse or headset to make your whole setup feel brand new. These affordable peripherals offer premium feel and features on a budget.
This lightweight, responsive mouse with customizable RGB lighting and a 6,000 DPI sensor gives you premium accuracy at a beginner’s price. It's a solid pick for FPS players or anyone who values snappy tracking.
Logitech G203 LIGHTSYNC RGB 6 Button Gaming Mouse
A tenkeyless mechanical keyboard with satisfying blue switches, durable metal construction, and red backlighting. Great for gamers who want that tactile feedback without shelling out for pricier brands.
Redragon K552 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
This headset offers solid directional audio, a comfortable fit, and a noise-canceling mic—all without going over budget. It’s a huge quality-of-life upgrade for multiplayer gaming.
HyperX Cloud Stinger Core Wireless Headset
A simple but iconic mousepad known for smooth glide and accurate tracking. It’s a subtle upgrade, but once you use it, it’s hard to go back.
SteelSeries QcK Gaming Mouse Pad
Swap control between two PCs or a PC and console at the push of a button. Perfect for streamers or dual-rig setups.
JSAUX USB 3.0 Switch 2 Computers Sharing 4
Cooling & Performance Boosts
You don’t need to replace your whole rig to make it run smoother or quieter. These affordable upgrades help you boost performance or maintain it long term.
Quiet, high-airflow case fans that keep temps low and noise down. Easy to install and great for upgrading airflow in older or budget builds.
ARCTIC F12 (5 Pack) 120mm Case Fans
One of the best-value air coolers on the market, perfect for getting more life out of your CPU while keeping things cool under pressure.
Hyper 212 Black Edition CPU Air Cooler
Upgrading your thermal paste can drop CPU temps by several degrees. Ideal if you’ve had your rig a while and haven’t repasted.
Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut Thermal Paste
Display & Visual Enhancements
Visual upgrades don’t have to cost thousands. These picks enhance how your games look and how you interact with your setup every day.
Widely considered one of the best budget gaming monitors out there, this one gives you buttery-smooth gameplay and accurate color out of the box.
AOC 24G2 24" Frameless Gaming IPS Monitor
These sit atop your monitor and add soft lighting to reduce eye strain while enhancing the vibe of your desk setup.
Quntis Computer Monitor Lamp
A reliable cable upgrade that supports 4K 120Hz output. Worth having if you're optimizing for high-refresh monitors or using a PS5 alongside your PC.
10K 8K HDMI 2.1 Cable 2-Pack 6.6FT
Desk Setup Enhancers
These budget-friendly additions help organize your gaming space, keep things tidy, and elevate the aesthetics of your battle station.
It’s amazing what hiding your wires can do for a desk setup. This kit includes zip sleeves and clips to route everything cleanly.
Best Cable Sleeves
Keeps your headset displayed and charges devices simultaneously—combines form and function without adding clutter.
Headphone Stand With Usb Charger
A space-saving mount that holds up to two controllers under your desk, freeing up your tabletop and keeping gear within arm’s reach.
BRAINWAVZ Gamepad Under Desk Mount Holder
Internal Storage Upgrades
More space means more games, and faster storage means quicker loading times. These upgrades make a real difference without hurting your wallet.
A tried-and-true SSD that drastically improves boot times and game load speeds. Great bang for your buck if you’re still running on an HDD.
Crucial MX500 1TB 3D NAND SATA SSD
If your motherboard supports M.2 NVMe, this affordable drive offers lightning-fast speeds for your OS and most-played games.
WD_BLACK 500GB SN770 NVMe Gaming SSD