3. A Set Of Stereo Speakers
If you prefer speakers to headsets, Edifier’s R1280DBs are one of the best set of mid-sized bookshelf speakers you can get right now.
The stereo system is made up of two 17-inch powered speakers with a two-driver system comprised of a 4-inch bass driver and .75-inch tweeter. There’re bass and treble knobs on the right speaker, so you can tune it to sound just right. Pumping up the bass can make explosions in a first person shooter or action game sound big, for example.
The speakers can be connected to your computer with a cable, but they also support Bluetooth, so you can wirelessly stream music to them through a phone or tablet if you prefer. Volume controls are available on the right speaker for easy access if you need to make changes in the middle of your game.
Video games are a visual medium, but the R1280DBs will help you enjoy the soundtrack and ambient noises that make the world you’re playing in feel more alive.
4. A High-Resolution Monitor
There’s no better way to appreciate a game’s graphics than on a high-resolution monitor.
This 28-inch 4K monitor from BenQ was built specifically with gamers in mind. It has two HDMI ports and a DisplayPort, so you can hook up your gaming PC and game consoles to it at the same time.
The EL2870U supports HDR (high dynamic range), a video technology that makes colors look more lifelike, and AMD’s FreeSync, which reduces screen tearing and other visual glitches that can distract you while playing.
Most importantly, it has a 1ms (millisecond) response time, which reduces the amount of lag between what’s going on in the game, and what you’re doing. This level of precision isn’t necessary for everyday tasks, but makes a big difference when you’re playing games.
Finally, the EL2870U uses ambient light sensors to automatically adjust the monitor’s color temperature to make it easy to play games or use your computer at night.
