PC Gaming Accessories

The right cable is the difference between the refresh rate you paid for and the one you actually get. Use DisplayPort 1.4 or 2.1 for high-refresh monitors on your GBG graphics card, HDMI 2.1 for 4K TVs and consoles, and a Cat6 or Cat8 Ethernet cable for the lowest, most stable ping in online games.

Match your monitor to your PC: 1080p at 144Hz+ for esports on GTX 1660 SUPER to RTX 5060 class builds, 1440p at 165Hz+ for RTX 5070 and up, and 4K or ultrawide for RTX 5080 and RTX 5090 systems. IPS gives the best colors, VA the deepest contrast, and OLED the fastest response.

Mechanical keyboards last longer and feel better than membrane boards. Linear switches are smooth and fast for gaming, tactile switches give a bump that is great for typing, and hot-swappable boards let you change switches without soldering. TKL and 75% layouts free up desk space for your mouse.

For competitive shooters, a lightweight mouse (under 70g) with a modern optical sensor makes fast flicks easier. Wireless 2.4GHz gaming mice now match wired latency, and ambidextrous shapes suit claw and fingertip grips.

A matching keyboard and mouse combo is the easiest way to start gaming on a budget, with the same look and one set of software for both. Great for a first gaming PC or a clean, matching desk setup.

Hearing footsteps first wins rounds. Wireless 2.4GHz headsets give low-latency audio without the cable, spatial or virtual 7.1 sound helps you locate enemies, and a detachable or flip-up mic keeps your voice clear for your squad.

Extend your PC's lighting to the whole desk. Most modern motherboards use 5V 3-pin ARGB, so ARGB fans, strips and light bars can be synced with your motherboard software (ASUS Aura, MSI Mystic Light, Gigabyte RGB Fusion) or SignalRGB.