Unlock the next level with gaming desktops by HP
Gamers expect the highest quality from their desktop PC and HP is here to help. While the right gaming equipment isn’t a life or death choice, it can be a life or death choice when it comes to surviving and thriving in your game’s universe.
Is your PC limiting your ability to perform during gameplay? If your gaming desktop can’t handle your PC game visuals or if a data-intensive game is causing a slowdown, you might want to consider adding an HP gaming desktop to your battle station.
As a gamer, it’s essential to arm yourself with the right weapons to have any hope of beating a merciless adversary. Well, it’s time to leave your opponents in the dust with an HP gaming PC. Go where no other gamer has gone before and embrace gorgeous visuals, powerful performance, and fast processing. It’s time to expect more from your desktop and HP Store has everything you need to outfit your gaming rig.
What should I look for in a gaming desktop?
Your gaming desktop should be outfitted with the best components. This isn’t the time to cut corners. If you do, you risk crashing your system and dealing with frustrating visual artifacts like screen tearing. Below, we’ve assembled a quick guide to the component choices you might come across on your search for the right HP gaming desktop PC.
Processor
Your processor - also known as the CPU - is the brain of your computer. You’ll be able to choose between 2 and 16 cores. A quad-core processor is a good place to start if you’re unsure. But if you’re considering taking on high-powered games consider doubling up on those cores. At HP Store, you’ll have plenty of processor options to choose from: AMD® Ryzen™ 7 3700X, AMD Ryzen Threadripper™, and Intel® Core™ i9-9900k, for example. These are just a few of the incredibly powerful processors you can choose from to complete your rig.
Hard Drive
Your hard drive or storage serves as your computer’s long-term memory. It’s where your computer stores all of its knowledge it’s not currently using (think about those saved files on your desktop or in software programs). At HP Store, gamers will have their choice from many capable storage options including NVME SSD storage, 512GB SSD storage, and even up to 2TB HDD storage. Customize your rig to your exact specifications so you can enjoy the peace of mind your gaming machine has the hardware heft to take on anything.
Graphics card
Your GPU, or graphics card, is another essential part of your gaming experience. Your GPU is what helps your favorite PC games run more smoothly and efficiently.
A few graphics cards you’ll be able to choose from on certain models of HP gaming desktops include: AMD Radeon RX, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2070, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080, NVIDIA GeForce RTX 2080 Ti, and NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1660 Ti.
RAM
Your gaming desktop’s memory or RAM is a critical aspect of your gaming PC. The more memory your PC has, the more it’s able to do at once. For users, this means you can run more sophisticated or complex programs or games at once without crashing. It’s a good idea to err on the side of more RAM than less.
What gaming desktops does HP offer?
HP Store offers gamers amazing gaming desktops dedicated to helping you perform at your best, whether you’re a casual gamer trying to accomplish a mission at home or a professional at a high-stakes eSports tournament.
HP Pavilion gaming dasktop PCs
HP Pavilion gaming desktops are designed to help gamers crush the competition in the battlefield or the arena. These PCs have everything you need to be the last person standing in any match. Tired of lagging behind your opponents? The HP Pavilion is a different breed, offering serious processing power and graphics heft to keep up with even the highest levels of gaming.
HP OMEN gaming desktop PCs
Crafted for serious gamers,
HP OMEN takes gaming to unprecedented levels. Equipped with the latest specs and high-tech tools to aid your gameplay, the HP OMEN keeps you cool, calm, and collected. Outfitted with revolutionary ventilation systems and high-potency graphics, these machines are crafted for elite gamers who want an edge on their enemies.
HP OMEN Obelisk gaming desktop PCs
HP OMEN Obelisk desktops deliver an unparalleled gaming experience. Finally, gamers can invest in a gaming desktop that won’t slow them down while they rise through the leaderboards. Customize your HP OMEN Obelisk desktop with the specs you want and need, including the option to upgrade your CPU up to six cores with hyper-threading potential. You can also round out your HP gaming with
HP OMEN gaming accessories.
What else can I add to my gaming rig?
Although your gaming desktop is essential for your gaming success, there are plenty of other accessories you’ll want to attain that immersive experience that only currently exists in your daydreams. HP Store is here to manifest those dreams in your new reality, one gaming accessory at a time.
Gaming headphones
Speakers
Want to hear those quiet enemy tiptoes so you’re not the victim of a surprise attack? Then invest in quality speakers that deliver crystal-clear audio to bring another visceral element to your gameplay.
Gaming monitor
Because
gaming monitors process more resource-intensive data, there are a few specific features you should look out while you browse the HP Store.
High resolution
The more pixels you have in your monitor, the higher the resolution, which means improved visual quality for discerning gamers. The different types of resolutions you might see as you’re browsing desktops and monitors include HD or HD-ready (720p) at 1280 x 720 pixels, to 4K, and even all the way to 8K (4320p) at 7680 x 4320 pixels.
Refresh rate
The refresh rate of your monitor refers to how fast your display updates. For instance, a traditional monitor might clock in at speeds of 60 Hz. In contrast, top gaming displays offer refresh rates of 144 Hz to 165 Hz. Higher refresh rates deliver smoother, more responsive gameplay visuals.
Response time
Your monitor’s response time refers to the period it takes for a pixel to complete a full cycle. High refresh rates are important for gaming displays, but lower numbers are better for response time. If you’re curious about the range, a 5 ms response time is fine for casual gamers while a 1 ms response time is ideal for elite gamers.
Aspect ratio
The aspect ratio refers to the ratio of the width in comparison to the height of your gaming display. Monitors can come in 4:3 and 16:9 but are moving toward a 21:9 ratio, which is similar to a
widescreen view.
Screen size
When considering your gaming monitor, it’s a good idea to go big because it helps you see the entire playing field and take in important details. A cramped, smaller screen could mean you’re not seeing critical components of the game.
It’s equally important to ensure that your screen’s resolution and the size are complementary. Why? Because if your resolution is low but you have a larger monitor, the pixels might look odd and stretched out.
Design and style
HP Store offers a variety of monitors to suit your gaming needs including curved displays, widescreen displays, or more traditional displays. Remember to check to see if your monitor can rotate and pivot so you can always get the best seat in the house no matter where you are.
Mounting options
Lastly, it’s essential for gamers to consider the mounting capabilities of your monitor. This is especially important if your planning to free up desk space with a wall-mounted display. Make sure your monitor is compatible.
Gaming keyboard
A
gaming keyboard is another addition you may want to consider adding to your battle station. HP gaming keyboards often feature backlit keys so you can highlight the keys you use most often, and react faster than your enemy.
Gaming mouse
The right
gaming mouse gives you important tactile feedback so you can have an advantage over the competition. Look for a gaming mouse offering higher DPI, which means it can move faster without losing precision or accuracy.
Whatever you need to complete your gaming rig, HP Store has the gaming equipment to perfect it.
