Here’s how it works. PC gaming can be an expensive hobby, so it's understandable that many players want to give their big black graphics machine a surrounding setup it deserves. I get the appeal ...

I always thought the worst PC I ever built was my first-ever build back in 2007. It was certainly the weakest in terms of performance, rocking just an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and no discrete GPU.

While some people may find the experience of building their custom gaming PC rewarding ... a company-provided warranty, very little set-up time, and generally lower price tags.