All Hail the Performance Champs!

One thing we never get tired of is winning awards. The 70+ total Editors’ Choice awards that we’ve won over the years are a major part of how we we’ve been able to build ourselves into one of the premier names in custom PCs and how we’ve been able to thrive for over 20 years when so many of our competitors have come and gone. But none of those awards is bigger than this. First, let’s set the stage. We entered into the Intel Rig Challenge officially in March alongside eight of our biggest competitors in the custom PC space.…

Advantages of Pre-Built Gaming PC

Pre-built PC’s used to be the primary way everyday consumers purchased their computers. However, over the last 10 years the custom PC market has grown dramatically. Recently with the rise of crypto currency mining, and a RAM shortage we have seen the cost of building your own PC skyrocket. Costs have jumped to the point that it is no longer practical for any regular consumers to build their own machines. While in the past big box retailers have damaged the reputation of Pre-built systems, boutique manufacturers like Velocity Micro are working hard to change that. There are several advantages the…

Water Cooling Your PC

If you are building a custom PC or upgrading the cooling on an older system you have several options when it comes to cooling. While air coolers are the most popular type of CPU and GPU coolers due to simplicity and price, liquid cooling is extremely popular in the high-end PC market. There are several advantages to going with liquid cooling. Advantages of Liquid Cooling: Improved Temperatures When Overclocking Improved System Stability Improved System Acoustics at Load System Aesthetics Now let’s look at the main types of liquid cooling systems you will find. AIO Liquid Cooling (All in One) AIO,…

Advantages of Custom PC Builds

The custom PC market has heated up in recent years. Sales of Custom PC components have shot up dramatically with consumers opting to build their own systems rather then go for pre-built computers. There are several reasons for this increase including… Increased Component Compatibility: Manufacturers have simplified PC component installation in recent years. Availability/Selection: When shopping for PC components in the past, you may have had only a handful of high end parts to choose from. Now there are seemingly endless high-quality options, for cases, RAM, hard drives, fans, GPUs, CPUs, and cooling. Pricing: Building a computer is more affordable…

Gaming Computer Towers

When looking for a gaming computer or computer parts, picking out the right tower can be difficult at times. There are tons of options and form factors available, but what is best option for you? Choosing a Gaming Tower The first thing to consider when looking for a gaming computer tower is how powerful you need your PC to be. Larger cases can accommodate more powerful systems and cooling. Gaming Tower Options by Sizes: ATX Super Tower ATX Full Tower ATX Mid Tower MicroATX Tower Mini-ITX Super Towers: ATX Super Tower cases are designed to accommodate ultra high-end liquid cooled…

Buy Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ

Today we’re excited to partner with Asus on the launch of their newest gaming monitor, the Asus ROG Swift PG27UQ. If you’re shopping for the best gaming monitor that money can buy, you may have just found it. Read on to learn more about this stunning new display. Available here – not on Amazon! See the future of gaming with the ROG Swift PG27UQ 4K UHD 144Hz HDR Aura Sync gaming monitor. It features NVIDIA G-SYNC HDR for lifelike contrast and color with peak brightness up to 1000 nits. A built-in ambient light sensor automatically adjusts panel brightness, and the 5-way…

SFF Gaming PC

If you are in the market for a new PC, the term SFF may have popped up in your search for information. SFF or “Small Form Factor” PC’s are compact systems designed to fit into tight spaces or offer levels of portability not found in typical full-sized desktop gaming computers. The compact nature of SFF PC’s can be very enticing, but they usually come with some tradeoffs. SFF PC Components When building one of these systems, a little more time and effort must be spent selecting the components due to the space constraints. While there is no compatibility rule book…

Liquid Cooled Gaming PC

When looking for a gaming PC, you typically have two options. Air Cooling or Liquid Cooling. There are some advantages to both, however high-end system typically stick with liquid cooling for its superior performance and flexibility. Pros & Cons of Liquid Cooled Gaming PCs You may be trying to make a final decision on what type of cooling system you want to go with for your new gaming PC. Let’s look at some of the pros and cons of liquid coolers. Pros of Liquid Cooling Temperatures High end liquid cooling systems typically offer the best thermal performance of any mainstream…

Build Your Own Gaming Laptop

Build Your Own Gaming Laptop There are tons of options available online if you are looking to build gaming PC, but what if you are in the market for a gaming laptop? There aren’t a ton of DIY gaming laptop options out there. You could pick up a laptop shell, then try to piece together parts from around the internet. Or you could grab a kit and build a Raspberry PI based laptop to play old emulators games. Both options will result in a clunky, unpolished system that most likely won’t even be close to what you were will need…

Dual PC Streaming Guide

It’s no secret that game streaming is huge business these days, with tons of streamers trying to set themselves apart from the competition to show off their talents and build their audiences. One great way to do that is with a dual PC streaming set up – essentially using two separate PCs, one for gaming and the other for broadcasting. The process to configure this type of setup can be a little tricky, so we’ve put together this handy guide in conjunction with Khaljiit, one of the hottest streamers going these days, to make it simple. Why Dual PC Streaming…