Our prime focus on a gaming setup:
Once you decide the vibe of your Gaming setup, you need to plan out its layers. We need to separate the components into two sections:
Primary:
It is a crucial part of your setup. Its main objective is to give you a comfortable gaming experience.
Secondary:
These components add finesse to your workspace, but you can ignore them if the budget is too tight.
Our 18 Picks of the Best Gaming Setup for 2021
PC Gaming Room Setup
This setup is for those with a high budget and who want no compromise on their workspace. The blue and pink RGB light illuminates the entire setup from the desk to the background. This is perfect for a basement gaming setup in a dimly lit room.
Budget Streamers Gaming Setup – @joeel56
Peripheral Setups:
Headphone: JBL Quantum 400 Primary monitor: Alienware AW3420DW Secondary monitors: ASUS VN279QL Controller: Xbox Wireless Controller – Cyberpunk 2077 Keyboard: DREVO BladeMaster PRO Mousepad: SteelSeries QcK Prism
Furniture setup:
Chair: Secretlab TITAN Table Top: IKEA Linnmon Tabletop Storage Drawer: Winsome Halifax LED strips: Govee Rgb Led Strip Lights Smart Light: Philips Hue Play Black & Color Smart Light Hexa Lights: LifeSmart Smart Hexagonal Light LED Panels Voice Command controller: Echo Dot
For streaming:
Cameras: Panasonic LUMIX GH5 4K Digital Camera Secondary Camera: PANASONIC Lumix G7 4K Digital Mirrorless Camera Streaming mic: NT1a Microphone Mic arm: Neewer Adjustable Microphone Ring light: Neewer 14-inch LED Ring Light with Stand Main light: Godox SL-60W 60W Dome softbox: Aputure Light Dome Mini II This one caught our eye for its cozy and comfortable settings. The accessories and overall space are very minimal, making it perfect for a tight space. If you are on a budget, you can even use your own sofa as a streaming chair. There is a love-hate relationship with a vertical monitor in the gaming community. Some call it very straining to their eyes. But, for a streamer, this monitor can come in very handy to interact with your viewers.
Cheap Gaming Setup
Peripherals:
Monitors: Acer Nitro VG270K bmiipx Vertical Monitor: Acer UM.HX1AA.009 KG271
Furniture:
Desk: VIVO White Electric Height Adjustable Stand Up Shelves: White Bedroom Decor Wallpaper: Sunset elk Monitor Riser: Kalibri Wood Funko Pop It is not always easy to find a gaming setup that is on budget and also ticks a lot of your boxes. Many setups we researched were either too simple or too over the top with cheap knock-off materials. This budget setup was minimal and pleasing to the eye. The case and table gave an aesthetically pleasing white showing an effortless design under a tight budget.
PS4 Gaming Setup: @sarahs_playground
Peripherals:
Monitor: LG UltraGear 24GL650 Keyboard: Anne Pro 2 Obins Lab Mouse: Glorious Model O Speakers: Logitech z333
Furniture:
Desk: · . Lerberg Trestle · IKEA LinnmonDesktop Mouse Pad: NovelKeys Nautilus Monitor Stand: Bracwiser Monitor Stand This setup is a combination of DIY furniture and warm light. The creator gave a Halloween feel to it with rustic themed furniture from table to floating shelves. The decorations are minimal, with very few figures on display. This mainly for those who like to keep their room tidy.
Pink Gaming Setup
I know, it’s a little over the top. But you can never go wrong with pink. Apart from the obvious, this setup is suited to intense gamers and coders. The monitor is raised slightly above the eye level giving you less pressure on the neck. The chair has an adjustable leg stand plus the wrist rest pads are great for your hardworking hand. Overall, this setup is developed with ergonomics and aesthetics in mind.
Laptop Gaming Setup
Peripherals:
Monitors: VIOTEK NV32Q True 4K Monitor 32-Inch Curved Keyboard: Razer Huntsman Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Razer Basilisk Gaming Mouse Mouse Pad: Razer Goliathus Extended Chroma Gaming Mouse Pad Headset: Razer Kraken Kitty RGB USB Gaming Headset Wrist Pad: Poualss Memory Foam Set Keyboard and Mouse Wrist Pad Cell Phone Stand: Adjustable Cell Phone Stand Headset Stand: Razer Base Station Chroma Headphone Microphone: Razer RZ19-02290400-R3M1 Seiren X Other Accessories: 8Bitdo Zero 2 Bluetooth Gamepad & Uhuru Wireless Numeric Keypad Controller: IINE Cartoon Kitten Wireless Controller for Nintendo Switch & PowerA Enhanced Wired Controller for Nintendo Switch
Furniture:
Desk: Best Choice Products Modular Wooden Sectional L-Shaped Workstation for Home Toys: Binory New Cute Dinosaur Plush Toys Gaming Chair: AutoFull Pink Gaming Chair Monitor Riser: Pink Monitor Stand Monitor Stand Riser Heightening Desk This setup is not like any other mancave features on our list. We’re getting strictly professional here. This is best for work from home space or an employees’ cubical. The best thing about this layout is the warm wood tone laptop riser and a dual monitor desk. The risers check off your neck’s ergonomics and the monitor compartment keeps the desk neat and tidy at all times.
Minimalist Gaming Setup
Furniture:
Monitor Stand: VIVO Premium Aluminum Height Adjustable Single Monitor Articulating Desk Mount Stand Shelves: Laptop Stand && Desk Shelf Desk Lamp: Tomons Swing Arm Desk Lamp Desk Pad: Grovemade Wool Felt Desk Pad Laptop Dock: Twelve South BookArc for MacBook Chair: IKEA Office Chair Yes, another black and white setup. But our main focus here is minimalism and cable management. This setup can fit on any of your corner space. It does not take much of your space and it very tidy for your eyes. The color’s main theme was to make it look bright and spacious, and we can certainly say he achieved it.
Office Gaming Setup
Peripherals:
Monitors: AOC Q27P1 (1440p@60Hz) Mouse: Logitech G602 Keyboard: Royal Kludge G87 Speaker: Anker Soundcore Pro+ Headset: HyperX Cloud Stinger DAC: Asus Xonar U7
Furniture:
Chair: DXRacer F-Series Lamp: Masslight Tresor Spacious but straightforward is the theme that we are going with within this category. Whether you are a YouTuber, a freelancer, or an office employee, this setup is “The Boss of the office setup!”. It is comfortable enough for a long hour of work without back pain and gorgeous enough for an excellent conference meeting.
White Gaming Setup With Black Footprint
This setup stands out the most for it’s clean and edgy design. The white and black color combination gives a modern, minimal look. Many use the color white for spacious illusion on otherwise small room. If you have OCD or just like a tidy workspace, this is for you.
Peripherals:
Monitors: Acer Predator 34-inch Curved UltraWide QHD && ASUS TUF Gaming VG289Q Keyboard: CORSAIR Strafe Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Mouse: CORSAIR M65 Pro RGB Mouse Pad: Razer Firefly Chroma Hard Gaming Mouse Pad Headset: Corsair VOID Wireless RGB Gaming Headset Headphone Stand: LUXA2 E-One Speaker: Logitech Z-5450 Digital 5.1 Speaker System
Furniture:
Desk: Ikea Linnmon Desk with Adils Legs && KARLBY Counter Top Drawer: Alex Storage Drawer && IKEA Alex Black Shelves: IKEA Lack Shelves && IKEA Lack Wall Shelves Black Chair: Arozzi Mezzo Advanced Gaming Chair Lighting: Phillips Hue
XBOX Gaming Setup
Peripheral Setups:
Headphone: JBL Quantum 400 Bookshelf Speaker: Micca MB42 Bookshelf Speakers
Furniture setup:
Headphone Stand: Tranesca Acrylic Headphone Chair: AKRacing Masters Series Premium Frame: ONE WALL12x18 Inch Poster Frame Lamp: HAITRAL Bedside Table Lamps Funko pops, statues, deco’s of your favorite characters, green light, and glowing LEDs … is all you can find in this setup. Minimalism is the last thing you’ll see in this game room. This gamer has gone all in to make his ultimate setup. This game room caught our eye for its multitasking layout. The two desktops at the center are great if you want your gaming life and work-life separate. Or this can also be a His/Her Layout. The option is unlimited.
Anime Gaming Setup
EKWB EK-Velocity CPU Waterblock EKWB EK-Quantum Vector Trio RTX 2080 GPU Water Block Bitspower Touchaqua Sedna O11D Lite for LIAN LI O11 Dynamic SeriesReservoir and Pump 2x EK-HD PETG Tube && Bitspower G1/4″ Male to Female Extender Fitting Bitspower Premium G1/4″ Stop Fitting Bitspower G1/4″ 5mm Male to Male Fitting Bitspower G1/4″ Male to Female Extender Fitting Bitspower G1/4″ Air Exhaust Fitting Bitspower G1/4″ Male to Female Extender Fitting, 45° Angle Bitspower G1/4″ to Enhance Multi-Link Fitting for 16mm OD Rigid Tubing
Cable Management: VELCRO Brand Sticky Back Strips
Peripherals:
Monitors: ASUS ROG Swift PG348Q Monitor Stand: Dynamo Single Dynamic Arm – Black Keyboard: ASUS RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard – M802 ROG Claymore Core Mouse: ASUS ROG Gladius Mouse Pad: ASUS ROG Sheath Extended Gaming Mouse Pad Others: NVIDIA SHIELD Controller
Furniture:
This is a perfect basement setup. The creator soundproofed the room and placed low light effects on the wall with Hexa panels. You can add artifacts and wallpapers if you have a bigger room for an ultimate anime experience. This room is perfect for an avid gamer. It has corners for your gaming headphones and VR sets. The big screens and dual setup also helps you multitask.
Warm Gaming Setup
Peripherals:
Monitors: Acer Predator XB271HU bmiprz && LG OLED55CXPUA && Acer VG270U Mount: Mounting Dream TV Mount && B-Tech BT77 Ultragrip Pro Speaker Mount Mixer: Yamaha MG10XU Sound Card: Creative Sound Blaster Audigy FX PCIe 5.1 Speakers: YAMAHA HS8 Studio Monitor, Black && Logitech Z906 5.1 Surround Sound Speaker System Mouse Pad: Logitech G840 Rubber Black Mouse: Logitech G305 VR Set: Valve Index Full VR Kit
Furniture:
Desk: Custom Made Lighting: Nano Leaf Lights Plants: Golden Pothos, ZZ Plant This another tight space setup. Even though the layout is colored white and grey, the lamplight, wallpaper, and warm wood tone give a cozy feel. It’s simple, and that’s the beauty of it.
Couples Gaming Setup
Peripherals:
Speaker: Edifier Eclipse Screen bar/Monitor Light: Baseus Computer Adjustable Webcam: Logitech Webcam Keyboard: Keychron Mechanical Keyboard Mouse: Logitech Master Headphones/Airpods: Apple Airpods Pro Monitors: Samsung-LC43J890DKNXZA Monitor Arm: North Bayou Monitor Arm
Furniture:
Desk: Ikea Linnmon Adils Table Drawer: Ikea Alex Chair: Ikea Office Chair Wrist Rest: Carpio Desk Mat: Felt Cork Desk Mat
Extra Items :
RGB lamp: Xiaomi Bedside Lamp Desk Lamp: Svallet Work Lamp Smart Display: Nest Hub 7, Nest Hub Mini This is not the first multi-desktop theme on our list. But this layout holds a different value. We picked it for couples who love to stay together yet want their space and privacy. The pink and blue themed setup has a warm illumination on the bottom and floating shelves for each side.
Fortnite Gaming Setup
In this section, we want the Desktop components to shine rather than the whole room. And that is exactly what you’ll get on this pick. The all tempered glass PC case has RGB fans, and AIO radiators glow making this PC a center-piece of your setup.
Peripherals:
Monitor 1: AOC G2590FX Monitor 2: AOC G2590FX Keyboard: Logitech G Pro Mechanical Gaming Keyboard Mouse: Logitech G502 Proteus Spectrum Headphone: Razer Kraken 7.1 V2
Furniture:
Desk: IKEA Linnmon Tabletop White Drawers: Ikea Drawer Unit Alex Block Light: Paladone Super Mario Brothers Question Block Lamp Light Panels: Nanoleaf
Peripherals:
Monitor1: AOC G2590FX 25″ Frameless Gaming Monitor Monitor 2: AOC G2590FX 25″ Frameless Gaming Monitor Mouse: Logitech G403 Prodigy RGB Gaming Headset: HyperX Cloud II Keyboard: Rii RK100
Furniture:
Desk: IKEA Linnmon Tabletop White Drawers: Ikea Drawer Unit Alex Block Light: Paladone Super Mario Brothers Question Block Lamp Light Panels: Nanoleaf
Bedroom Gaming Setup
Peripherals:
Monitors: Alienware AW3420DW Vertical Monitor: Dell Ultrasharp 24 inch Infinity Edge Headphone: Razer Kraken Gaming Headset MousePad: Razer Firefly Hard V2 RGB
Furniture:
RGB Headphone Stand: KAFRI Desk Gaming Headset Holder The build is mainly targeted to the students with a budget and a tight space. The bedroom is sectioned into your sleep space and workspace. Given the limited space, the interior of this layout is kept simple, with floating shelves for your books and decorations.
Living Room Gaming Setup
Peripherals:
Headphone: BlueFire Stereo Gaming Headset
Furniture:
Chair: SMUGCHAIR Racing Gaming Shelves: Household Essentials Black Wood Grain Green LED: FAVOLCANO LED Strip Light Green Generally, the living room is to watch TV and a comfy conversation with guests and family members. And this layout has preserved the living room’s integrity utilizing an unwanted corner for your game room.
Expensive Gaming Setup: @Maccagames3
Furniture:
Desk: Lerberg Trestle, IKEA Linnmon Desktop , Alex Drawer
Extra Items:
Daft Punk Helmet Gaming setup is already an expensive investment, but if you have the budget to make it over the top, this setup is for you. It is full of colors and space. The comfy sofa for console gaming, the BarcaLounger, and gaming chairs, each with its own purpose, feels like you’ve peeked into a gamer’s playground.
Blue Themed Gaming Setup
Peripherals
TV: LG 55NANO85UNA Alexa Built-In NanoCell 85 Series 55″ 4K Smart UHD NanoCell TV (2020) Monitor: SAMSUNG LU32R590CWNXZA 32-Inch UR590C UHD 4K Curved Gaming Monitor Keyboard: Razer Ornata Chroma Microphone: Blue Yeti Pro Studio Laptop: Acer Predator
Extras
Sony Playstation Collections: Playstation 1 , Playstation 2 , Playstation 3 , Playstation 4, Playstation 4 Pro Microsoft Xbox: Xbox One S Nintendo Consoles: Nintendo Wii, Nintendo Switch, Playstation VR, Nintendo Gamecube, SNES(Super Nintendo Entertainment Classic), N64(Nintendo 64 System) Sega Consoles: Sega Genesis, Dreamcast Other Consoles: Atari 2600(1976) Video Cards: Game Capture elgato 60+, Avermedia Ultra 4k capture card Lighting: Nanoleaf Lights Last but certainly not least is this blue setup from Fluxgamess. This layout is a minimal basement setup, but the exposed brick wallpaper and blue lights give a great deal of contrast. It is perfect for a console gamer who wants their attention right to the screen.
Things To Consider
Once you have picked up the right system, you need to get down on transforming your game room. And I cannot stress this enough that not only your colors and components should match your vibe, but you also need to optimize your setup as well.
Peripherals:
Monitors: AOC G2490VX 24″ Class Frameless Gaming Monitor Keyboard: Razer BlackWidow Elite Mouse: Razer DeathAdder V2 Speakers: Razer Nommo Chroma Headset: Razer Kraken Vertical Monitor: ASUS Designo MX27UC 27″ 4K UHD IPS PS4: Ps4 Pro TV: LG 49NANO85UNA
Furniture:
Desk & Shelves: Custom Made Chair: Secret lab Chair Monitor Mount: VonHaus Full Motion Dual Monitor Mount Stand Frames: Pixelnoisestudio Artwork, Pixelnoisestudio A1 Light: Nanoleaf, Cololights, PS4 Lava Lamp
Conclusion
And that’s the end of our Best gaming setups for 2021. Did you like our list? Did we forget anything? Feel free to comment your verdict down below.
