If you are a budding gamer and you have recently moved house and are looking to create a gaming room, you have come to the right place, as we offer valuable information on how to create the perfect gaming space.

Start with a floorplan

We are assuming you are going to use the spare bedroom as your gaming den and if that is the case, get rid of the bed, unless the room is big enough to leave it in the corner. Decide where your gaming table will be placed and which wall it will face, then you can add furniture items to the plan.

Essential hardware

We recommend investing in a 3D curved gaming monitor with a high refresh rate; the best deals can be found with the online supplier, who is generally 15-20% cheaper than regular brick-and-mortar retailers and we advise you to choose a top brand such as LG, with the incredible 32” LG Ultragear with 144Hz refresh rate. Of course, your core component is your gaming PC; nerds can save money by acquiring the components and building the rig at home.

Top-rated specs include:

• Core i9 CPU (Intel or AMD)
• 32Gb DDR5/6 RAM
• 1Tb Solid state drive
• High spec graphics card – NVDIA is the best manufacturer
• Heavy-duty cooling fans
• Wireless mouse & keyboard
• Surround Sound speakers and amplifier

It is essential to choose a hi-end spec machine, otherwise you will have to upgrade very soon, such is the pace of hardware development.

Sound

Of course, sound is an important aspect of gaming; if you have no neighbours to worry about, choose a state-of-the-art set of speakers with a sub-woofer, however, if you want a totally immersive experience, invest in top-rated Bluetooth gaming headphones with a built-in mic. Some gamers install foam acoustic insulation to prevent ambient noise from spoiling the gaming experience; you can experiment with the room’s acoustics.

Gaming chair

Another essential piece of kit, a state-of-the-art gaming chair is a considerable investment but it will last a lifetime. Some have accessories like drinks holders and even USB ports for charging devices. Of course, comfort is paramount, as you will spend many hours sitting in this chair.

Lighting

Most gamers prefer turning the lights out and closing the blinds, while using the monitor as the main source of light; we recommend an LED table lamp for task lighting, otherwise, you have no need for illumination aside from the main ceiling light.

Climate control

It is important to be comfortable when gaming; if you have a whole house HVAC system, you are sorted otherwise you can invest in a portable a/c unit and set it up an hour before your planned gaming session.

Adorn the walls with your favourite posters, place a few rugs on the floor and your gaming den is complete.