Benable — create shareable lists of things you recommend!
E.g., products you love, local businesses, travel recs - you can add anything to a Benable list!
Ultimate 2025 gaming setup - what you actually need
23
items Whether you're building your first setup or upgrading for serious gameplay, this list curates the best gear across price ranges. Each section - from budget essentials to premium upgrades - focuses on items that deliver real value to whoever is using ...
Sections
3
Essentials
Budget
Add ons
Essentials
Highly recommend, the kindle is great for on the go reading, highly durable, and can connect to parental controls if needed.
Computers & Tablets: iPads, eReaders & More
I’ve owned a pair for years now, and they work amazing. 10/10 recommend, great bluetooth pairing, nice sound and works as a side of noise cancelling. My headphones have never chipped or gone through any damage or change in sound quality, despite me p...
Wired, Wireless & Bluetooth Headphones - Skullcandy
The ones with the Nvidia gpus I highly recommend. Nvidia always makes sure that their products are in top shape and ready to be sold to consumers, so its no wonder that the computers are all so well done also.
Gaming Desktop Computers
Comfortable, flexible, works great. Ergonomic chairs are my go to, but they really aren’t for everyone.
Gaming Chair
Best drivers for graphics, super smooth and fps games work great with it, like Valorant or CSGO. Make sure to check your compatibility before installing a GPU.
NVIDIA
Another essential for gaming, the ikea gaming desks work super well for me and help me get both my work and gaming done effectively.
Gaming Desks
The ones with the sides are the best, however if you don’t have that or the mic quality ends up poor, buy a seperate microphone instead (also on this list).
Gaming Headsets, Headphones, Earphones
The mouse isn’t the most important part of gaming, but it is the part which has the DPI, which can affect performance for sensitivity level in certain FPS games like Valorant.
Computer Mice - Wireless Mouse, Bluetooth, Wired
GPU’s are part of a gaming set, typically a software that you need to buy. They are the graphics centre of the computer, helping make sure that everything runs smoothly and that the packet loss doesn’t occur (or if it does, occurs less often).
GPUs / Video Graphics Cards
Mouse pads are needed for anything, including gaming. They help make sure your mouse doesn’t go everywhere, a very useful thing to have if you have hands like me, that have a mind of their own.
Mouse Pads: Electronics
These are used to clean keyboards. It’s compressed air, and simple to use. I much prefer using compressed air to clean my keyboard rather than individually removing the keycaps to clean it.
Compressed Air Dusters: Heavy Duty & Cordless Options
Keyboards are also needed for gaming! I prefer the rainbow glowing ones, as the keycaps are usually easy to remove and replace whenever I want to change them out for something cuter.
Mechanical Keyboard Aesthetic
Budget
For gamers that are cheap
Cheap mouses are good both for short and long term gaming. Although there are better expensive mice out there, cheap mouses are good for those who can’t spent too much on a set up.
Wireless mice & bluetooth mice(1000+)
Highly recommend, especially the ones with Nvidia drivers! Super smooth and they helped me get by in my college gaming days, when I couldn’t afford the setup I have now.
Gaming Laptops
Earbuds are a cheap substitute to gaming headsets and microphones. Although they don’t come with the best quality, they often are still reliable and work sufficiently enough to make gaming accessible.
Earbuds, Earphones & In-Ear Headphones
Add ons
Not needed necessarily, but good to have
While again not a gaming essential, speakers that function well are great for keeping vibes up in a gaming session.
Shop Speakers | Bluetooth, Wireless, House, and Waterproof Options
Consoles are also an important part to gaming, and have been a part of gaming history for a long time. Additionally, some of the best games are console only, which makes getting the console of your choice even more needed.
Video Games & Gaming Consoles
Hands down one of the best mics I’ve ever gotten. The sound quality is amazing, and it needs low maitenance to work. The original setup is also not difficult, which I appreciate as I and many other gamers aren’t the best at setting up things ourselve...
Gaming Microphone
Controllers are also an important part for gaming. While some gamers prefer using a keyboard and mouse, others prefer connecting a controller and playing with that instead. Additionally, controllers are more useful to use when playing local co-op gam...
Buy Controllers & Remotes
While this isn’t part of the gaming section, hydration is important, especially if you’re staying in front of the computer all day raging at teammates. These tumblers help keep water cool, and are always at the side of my desk when I need them. Pleas...
Tumblers | Cups & Bottles
I recommend the acer pro monitor. I’ve owned it for years, and it’s still holding up well, never once delaying or reducing my enjoyment in games.
Gaming Monitors
These are for decor, I own some and they really help set the mood for when I’m gaming. I’d recommend the ones whichare color changing with the remote, as I personally like those the best.
Outdoor String Lights & Fairy Lights
Keycaps help liven up the gaming experience a lot! While they aren’t needed, they’re sure to make me feel prettier when I’m gaming.
Transparent Keycaps