A PC gaming setup, which is often described by gamers as a 'battle station' generally comprises a gaming chair, a gaming desk, a keyboard, and a mouse, as well as one or more monitors.
What is a gaming chair?
A gaming chair is a chair specially designed for the comfort of video game players and will allow you to sit with a supported posture. While a gaming chair, unfortunately, won’t help you win games, it will help with your spine health. Nevertheless, a healthier spine and long-lasting comfort can provide you with the components you need for a successful game.
PC Gaming Chair
We imagine you’re going to be spending a large amount of time sitting in your gaming chair, which is why it’s really important you choose a chair that is well-suited to your needs. Investing in a good-quality gaming chair will not only improve your overall comfort, but it will also improve the quality of your play and elevate the overall aesthetics of the room.
While PC gaming chairs may appear similar in appearance to your everyday office chair, they provide more in terms of cushioning and back support. With adjustable armrests and even massage functions, they offer that little more relief for your back – meaning you can game for longer.
When choosing the right gaming chair for you, there are three main important elements to consider; ergonomics, material and size. We would highly recommend choosing a chair with lumbar support or full back support, as this will minimise body or back pain after gaming for extended periods of time. In terms of material, while faux leather, leather and vinyl are easy to wipe clean, they aren’t breathable fabrics. That’s why mesh inserts make a great addition to our mesh racing chairs, here at Neo Direct. Finally, you need to choose a gaming chair to suit your size, whether this is an adult, teen or child.
PC Gaming Desk
Choosing your gaming desk requires a little less thought than your gaming chair, but is important nonetheless. We recommend gearing your desk to suit your chair, rather than the other way round, so it can suit the size of the gaming chair, as well as meeting the requirements of the room. Choose a desk with a broad, flat surface that can easily and comfortably accommodate your monitor and screens. Some gamers like to equip their desk with cup holders, in order to reduce the chance of disastrous spills.
If you have a lot of space along one wall, you will probably opt for a rectangular gaming desk, while if you’re tight on space and need to fit your gaming desk in a corner, you’ll need an L-shaped gaming desk to provide that extra surface area. It may go without saying, but ensure that the desk is tall enough to fit your legs beneath before purchase.
PC Gaming Monitors
A smooth-running game requires a comfortably placed monitor, and it’s crucial your gaming setup minimises neck strain as much as possible. We recommend elevating your monitor slightly above eye level, which you can do by fixing your monitor to a monitor mount (these attach to your wall or sit firmly on your desk).
