What is the best CPU for gaming? Great question, and just to be annoying, I'm going to say that depending on you, your gaming aspirations, and your budget, the answer will be totally unique.

This gaming PC is the perfect ode to The Last of Us, powered by an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D CPU and Nvidia GeForce RTX 5070 Ti ...

and it can help futureproof your gaming PC. As for the Schedule 1 recommended specs, these ask for an Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 or AMD Radeon RX 6700. Both of these cards feel a little overpowered ...

Even if this gaming PC isn’t as powerful as some premium options, it still gets hot. Luckily, the case is roomy with mesh at the front and top panels for proper airflow and ventilation.