Buyer's guides
Gaming PC Guides
No jargon, no upsell — just the answers we give buyers every week before they pick a build. Written by the people who assemble and test the machines.
Are Refurbished Gaming PCs Worth It?
What “tested used” actually means, when a refurbished build is the smart buy, and how SC Certified testing protects you.
Read the guideRTX 4060 vs RTX 4070: Which GPU Should You Buy?
1080p or 1440p, DLSS, and price — a plain-English breakdown of the two GPUs, with the SC Builds systems that use each.
Read the guideHow Much Should a Gaming PC Cost?
What you actually get at $899, ~$1,300, and $1,999 — matched to real budgets and real builds, no upsell.
Read the guideBest Gaming PC for Fortnite, Warzone & Valorant
The frame rates that matter for competitive shooters, and which build to buy for the games you actually play.
Read the guideReady to buy
Skip the research, see what's on the bench
Four builds, priced $899 to $1,999, each professionally assembled and stress-tested. Find the one that fits how you play.