Gaming: Ultimate experience with high-end hardware

Over the past few years, gaming has evolved from its former niche existence into a global mass phenomenon. Worldwide, the gaming sector is the entertainment industry's biggest revenue generator and generates almost three times as much as the music and film industries combined (as of 2022).

Part of this is because a separate lifestyle has developed around gaming, which goes far beyond simply playing games and includes its own community events, cosplays, live streams and professional e-sports.

However, the one thing that unites all gamers is their passion for immersive and captivating games with breath-taking graphics and maximum detail. That said, the optimum experience requires not only a powerful gaming PC or gaming laptop, but also the right gaming accessories. We will show you what you need to get the best out of your games and take your playing experience to the next level.

The most important thing in gaming is not only high-end hardware to achieve maximum FPS and graphics details in high resolution, but also optimum control over the gameplay.

Gaming laptops with maximum performance for high FPS

At bestware you can buy the best, freely configurable laptops for gaming and content creation. In XMG's official partner store, you will not only find the fastest laptops for gaming, but you can also configure them freely in bestware's laptop configurator - with the performance and features you really need.

Each of these high-end laptops is assembled and intensively tested for you by our team in Germany according to your individual requirements. This means we can guarantee top quality at the highest level.

These are the most important aspects when buying a gaming laptop:

• The fastest and latest laptop CPUs and the best graphics cards for notebooks - from the RTX 4050 and 4060 to the RTX 4070 and 4080 and the NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090 for uncompromising high-end gaming.
• Powerful cooling systems always provide the highest level of performance.
• Displays with high resolution and fast refresh rate.
• As much RAM and SSD storage space as you need for your games. All XMG gaming laptops are easy to open, so you can even upgrade or maintain them whenever you want.
• Excellent connectivity: The more ports your notebook has, the more flexibly you can use or enhance it.
• High-quality chassis and a precise keyboard round off an optimal laptop for on the go and at home.

Gaming PCs: Freely configurable desktop PCs for gamers

You can also configure and buy XMG PCs according to your wishes on bestware.com. Simply choose between the best components from different price-performance classes and configure your new desktop PC for gaming tailored exactly to your requirements.

You can choose from the latest components and technologies from NVIDIA, Intel, AMD and many more. You also have the choice between different designs. Stunning gaming PCs with RGB lighting, elegant and understated desktop PCs without RGB lighting and cases with or without tempered glass side panels or even completely closed cases are available for you.

Pay attention to the following criteria before you buy a PC for gaming:

• Choose the CPU and graphics card that match your requirements. If you are using a monitor with Full HD or WQHD resolution, for example, it does not necessarily have to be an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090, RTX 4080 or AMD Radeon 7950 XTX. Depending on the resolution and refresh rate you are playing at and the quality settings you select, a GeForce RTX 4070 and 4060 or a Radeon RX 7800 XT will already provide adequate performance.
• Especially entry-level gaming is already possible with an inexpensive graphics card. The latest technologies such as NVIDIA DLSS or AMD FSR get additional FPS out of your GPU.
• Make sure that only high-quality components from established brands are installed. This also applies to the RAM, the SSD, the power supply, the CPU cooling, and the fans. If you configure a PC from XMG at bestware, you will find trusted and reliable components to choose from.
• Optimised cable management implemented ex works guarantees the best possible airflow. This keeps your components cooler and the gaming PC quieter when gaming.
• Windows 11 should be installed on your new PC as a clean new installation and should not have any annoying bloatware on board that unnecessarily increases the system's size and only takes up storage space. Installing the latest drivers goes without saying for gaming. This is the only way to get all games running stably with maximum performance.

Which accessories do you need for your gaming PC or gaming laptop?

In the bestware online shop, you will find exactly the right accessories to make your gaming experience even better. The optimum peripherals are the perfect partner for your high-end laptop or desktop PC. Get professional e-sports equipment or the price-performance winners from our accessories section. Here you will find the right equipment for every individual skill level.

Gaming monitors: High resolution and high refresh rate are key

27-inch monitors are currently the most popular size category for gaming and represent the sweet spot in terms of price-performance ratio. Of course, there are also smaller and significantly larger models. The larger the monitor, the more expensive it is.

Here are a few tips for buying a gaming monitor:

• The larger the monitor, the higher its resolution should be. For the sharpest possible display, we recommend WQHD resolution (2,560 x 1,440 pixels) for screens larger than 27 inches. For smaller PC screens, a resolution of Full HD (1,920 x 1,080 pixels) is adequate.
• 4K or UHD monitors (3,840 x 2,160 pixels) or even higher resolution ultra-wide monitors are the top of the range. But be careful: the higher the monitor resolution, the faster the graphics card you use should be.
• The refresh rate of your monitor determines how many frames per second it can display. The rule is: the more, the better, so that your games are displayed as smoothly as possible. A refresh rate of 165 Hz or 240 Hz is particularly useful for gaming. However, the fastest and most expensive monitors can also run at 360 Hz and above.
• NVIDIA G-Sync and AMD FreeSync are features that synchronise the image output of the graphics card (FPS) with the refresh rate of the monitor to prevent tearing and stuttering.
• Before buying a monitor, you should consider which display technology you prefer. Each has its own strengths. OLED monitors display all images particularly well simply because of their excellent black levels but are very expensive in comparison. VA panels have very good colour reproduction, but a slightly slower response time. IPS panels are particularly widespread and are the perfect all-purpose solution for gaming at a favourable price.
• Other features you can look out for in a monitor include HDR support, colour calibration and the design of the screen. This can be a flat or curved monitor.
• Make sure that your new monitor has the right connections (DisplayPort, HDMI, USB-C) so that you can connect it either to your laptop or to the graphics card in your desktop PC.

Gaming keyboards: Well-equipped input devices make gamers' hearts beat faster

The difference between a gaming keyboard and a conventional keyboard is its significantly extended range of features. Laptops from XMG already have precise and versatile notebook keyboards that meet all the requirements of gamers. For desktop PC, however, a good keyboard is essential.

Mechanical keyboards are the ultimate for ambitious gaming, but a high-quality and affordable rubber dome keyboard for your PC can also offer you everything you need, depending on your personal preferences.

When looking for the ideal keyboard for gaming, you should consider the following:

• Before buying a mechanical keyboard, find out which type of switch is best suited to you. Switch manufacturers such as Cherry MX, Kaihl or Kaihua offer switches with different switching characteristics (linear, tactile, clicky, silent).
• Even rubber dome keyboards can feel very different depending on the model. If in doubt, only trying things out will help, as the actuation force, the pre-travel and the total travel of the switches can also vary greatly. This all has an effect on the typing feel.
• Anti-ghosting is crucial for gaming. This feature prevents multiple key presses from either triggering an additional key that has not been pressed (ghosting) or one of the pressed keys not being registered as an input (jamming).
• N-Key Rollover (NKRO) or Multi-Key Rollover indicates the maximum number of keys you can press simultaneously. With NKRO it is all keys, with 4KRO and 6KRO it is four and six respectively, which is sufficient for almost all games.
• Whether you prefer a wireless keyboard with a rechargeable battery or a keyboard with a cable is simply a matter of preference.
• Gaming keyboards are available in many different sizes. Consider whether you need a model with a full layout and all keys. However, if you buy a tenkeyless keyboard (TKL) from bestware, you will get an extremely compact input device, but will have to do without the numeric keypad, for example.

Gaming mice and gaming mouse pads: maximum control when gaming

With the perfect combination of a gaming mouse and a mouse pad, you will always be one click ahead of your opponents. However, before you buy a new mouse from bestware, you should think about what you really need and which features suit your personal style.

The following overview lists the most important factors for making decisions:

• Optical sensor or laser sensor for a gaming mouse? Most now rely on an optical LED sensor, which scans all surfaces particularly reliably. Laser sensors, on the other hand, only work on smooth, non-reflective surfaces.
• Most models offer a resolution of 16,000 DPI and more. If you are a PC gamer who prefers to move your mouse only over very short distances, you will benefit from an even higher resolution. If you prefer long mouse movements, a lower DPI value is sufficient.
• A polling rate of 500 or 1000 MHz (signal transmissions per second) allows your mouse to work particularly precisely.
• Whether you prefer a mouse with or without RGB lighting is just as much a question of preference as the decision between a PC mouse with a cable or a wireless mouse.
• Make sure that the design or body of the mouse matches your gaming style - palm grip, claw grip and fingertip grip all require a different design.
• Mouse pads for gaming are available in a wide range of sizes and made from different materials. Again, your playing style will determine whether you need a pad that has been perfected for speed or precision.

Gaming headsets: Immersive sound for gaming

Gaming headsets combine the functionality of headphones with a microphone. This makes them perfect for getting the best hi-fi sound in games while chatting with other players in team speak. At bestware you will find a selection of the best headsets - from price-performance winners to high-end headsets.

Before buying, you should consider these important details so that you can take your experience  to the next level:

• In-ear headsets, on-ear headsets and over-ear headsets  are three fundamentally different designs that you can choose from. We provide you with an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of each in our gaming headset overview.
• Many headsets are fitted with a 3.5 mm jack plug, which you can use to connect them to the audio jack on your desktop PC or laptop. In this case, your computer's sound card takes over the sound output.
• However, there are also many USB headsets that come with their own USB sound card, which you can connect to a free USB port. These models are also available as wireless headsets with an integrated rechargeable battery.
• An important feature for gaming with a headset is 3D sound or 7.1 surround sound. If you opt for a surround headset, you get a particularly realistic, spatial sound that allows you to better locate your opponents. For example, you can accurately hear footsteps behind you while playing.
• Optional features for headsets include noise cancelling and RGB lighting.

Gaming controllers and gamepads: perfect for couch gaming

Gaming controllers, also known as gamepads, are the ideal, convenient alternative to a keyboard and mouse for gaming. You can buy these from bestware as a wireless controller or as a gamepad with a cable - depending on what you prefer.

Many games are specially optimised for PC controllers, for others a combination of keyboard and mouse is more suitable. Therefore many gamers use both setups at the same time and decide which input device to use depending on the game.

In addition, you can optionally expand your setup with joysticks, HOTAS controllers or an additional keypad. This means that nothing will stop your gaming success and you will have the perfect input device for every game and genre at your fingertips.