Gaming hardware for professional gamers: You are almost unbeatable with it!
Gamers play to relax, experience a story, or compete with others. In addition to skill, epic victories require the right hardware. The right equipment brings the decisive advantage. With a fast monitor you can see enemies sooner, with a good headset you can hear them sooner and with a nimble mouse you can pull the trigger faster. That’s why COMPUTER BILD has put together the best gaming equipment for you.
Monitors: perspective without delay
Bright, true-color image
Very high response time
Only works fully with premium graphics cards
It all starts with an optimal view. The game environment and especially the opponents should be clearly visible on the screen. The size of the monitor and the resolution are decisive criteria. You can find out which model suits you best in the large gaming monitor test. In order to be one step ahead of the competition, you don’t need crisp 4K images, the frame rate is more important. For fast battles like in “Call of Duty: Warzone” it should be at least 144 Hertz. However, if you are aiming for a career in eSports, it is better to use devices such as the Samsung Odyssee Neo G9 (C49G49TSSU). The test winner for 1,900 euros (price at the time of the test) delivers a super-smooth 240 Hertz.
Hardware: There’s steam behind it
One
High End Ultra IN04 (23549)
Very high game speed
Quiet and economical
No card reader
Slow SSD
The gaming screen also needs a strong gaming engine behind it. The more power a PC has, the better the respective games run. Desktop computers come fully assembled and ready to play. The One Gaming PC High End Ultra IN04 was convincing in the test (price at the time of testing: 2,070 euros). Even graphically demanding titles like “Cyperpunk 2077” run on the power PC with a crisp resolution of 3840×2160 pixels and a fixed frame rate. The HP Victus 16e-0377ng delivers a similarly good experience with the advantage that the 1,560 euro (price at the time of review) gaming laptop can be easily taken anywhere.
High working pace
High game speed in Full HD resolution
Backlight bleeding at the bottom edge of the image
Loud under full load
For professionals: build your own gaming PC
Very high work pace
Very high gaming speed with separate graphics card
High power consumption
No integrated graphics chip
Skilled gamblers always have the opportunity to assemble their gaming computer themselves. This isn’t rocket science, but gamers should do some research beforehand on the various performance aspects of the individual components. The effort is higher though. Compared to a ready-made PC, however, users usually save money when building their own. In addition to the basic components such as the case, power supply unit, RAM and hard drive, the processor and graphics card are particularly important. At the top of the CPUs is the AMD Ryzen 9 5950X, which currently offers the fastest work and game speeds. If there is also a Geforce RTX 3080 Ti Gaming AMP Holo from Zotac in the housing, there are no limits to the gaming fun. However, the components are not cheap: the AMD is currently 550 euros (price at the time of testing) and the 3080 Ti is 1,400 euros (price at the time of testing).
Very high speed in 4K and Full HD games
Very fast rendering speed
Very high price
Slightly high power consumption (max. 351 watts)
Gaming peripherals: nimble and robust
Wireless
Pleasant handling
A good mouse puts quick reflexes into action. Gamers should pay attention to the sensor of the handy input device before buying it. For the best gaming experience, a sampling depth of 2,400 to 4,000 dpi is sufficient. A well-equipped mouse has additional buttons that can be used to quickly switch between different dpi rates. Ideally, gamblers should take the electronic rodent in their hands before buying it. The mouse should fit comfortably in the hand and not cause cramps even after long gaming sessions. The offers all of this Logitech G Pro Wireless, which even manages without an annoying cable. Price at the time of testing: 97 euros.
Pleasant stroke and pressure point
Fast transmission of inputs
Keyboard without palm rest a bit too high
A good keyboard is just as important as a good mouse. Mechanical models in particular are the first choice for professionals. They are more robust, have a more precise feedback and they implement inputs almost without delay. As a result, they are clearly superior to their siblings with a membrane. The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL the player’s input. The feeling of pressure is pleasant and the chic key illumination is pleasing. With a price of 210 euros (price at the time of testing), it is one of the more expensive models of its kind.
Gamepads: Everything in hand
Extensive equipment
Pleasant handling
Extremely high price for a gamepad
Somewhat heavy weight
The mouse and keyboard are always one step ahead of a gamepad when it comes to precision. At least when it comes to shooters. In racing and sports games, on the other hand, controllers have the upper hand. Sticks can be used, for example, to steer high-horsepower Formula 1 cars more precisely through tight corners. With the test winner Xbox Elite Wireless Controller Series 2, you can even change the pressure point of the rear shoulder buttons. Users then accelerate more sensitively or step on the brakes more quickly. Price at the time of testing: 140 euros.
The perfect gaming sound
Detailed sound
Good localization
Of course, a gaming headset also sits on the head of a pro. The gaming headphones not only bring the game sound to your ears, but also help to communicate with other players. The best model is called Audeze Penrose X and costs a whopping 300 euros. The spatial localization of noise sources works really well and the detailed sound convinced in the test. Unfortunately, this does not apply to the microphone, which transmits the player’s voice very tinny. Gamers make clearer announcements with the Razer Blackshark V2 (Price at the time of testing: 70 euros).
Gaming tables: Everything in its place
Lots of space
Very good cable management
Gaming desks offer a larger work surface, better ergonomics and more extras than traditional desks. The test winner Leetdesk Pro (price at the time of the test: 699 euros) has a built-in motor that can be used to adjust the height at the push of a button. He looked very high quality in the test. Thanks to the good cable management, users hide annoying wires. This ensures more order on the playground.
Gaming chairs: The butt plays along
Very good lumbar support
Air permeable material
Intense multiplayer battles tax mind and body. After all, the “sport” in eSport is not there without reason. In order to prevent back problems in particular, the right seating furniture is important. A gaming chair should primarily be comfortable and support the body in the right places. The Recaro Exo provides by far the best seat. The price of 930 euros (price at the time of testing) may initially put you off, but the chair offers many adjustment options and a high level of comfort. Gamers with a smaller budget can reach for the Arozzi Vernazza Soft Fabric without a guilty conscience. The cheap gaming chair only costs about a third of the price Recaro Exo and offers a balanced pressure distribution on the seat.
The best gaming setup: you need to know this
What do you need for a gaming setup?
The hardware is particularly important for a gaming setup. It takes one personal computer or Laptopa monitor, Mouse and Keyboard as well as a headset. Then it can go.
What should not be missing in a gaming room?
In addition to the gaming hardware, the right gaming chair and table should not be missing. Many gamers equip their room with smart lighting to create a better lighting atmosphere. Depending on the manufacturer, the lamps and light strips even adapt to the game in real time.
Which is the best gaming laptop?
The best gaming laptop is the HP Victus 16-e0377ng. In the test, he liked his high work speed and high game speed. The display shows colors beautifully saturated. However, the compact gaming station is a bit noisy under full load.
How much does a good gaming laptop cost?
The test winner, the gaming laptop HP Victus 16-e0377ngis available for a whopping 1,500 euros and at the same time offers the best price-performance ratio.
How do I improve my gaming setup?
If the PC no longer brings the desired power, new hardware must be found. With a desktop computer, new components can be exchanged separately, such as the random access memory expand or the graphic card To deceive. It is more difficult with gaming laptops, since the hardware cannot be completely changed. If the performance of the computer is right, the gaming setup can also be improved in other ways. New peripherals like one Mouse or a gamepad provide more control. A gaming chair improves posture and can help against back problems, among other things.
