Gaming PCs

The graphics card is the most important component in a gaming PC as it has to render the graphics of your favourite games so that the on-screen action looks good, is fast, fluid and smooth. The number one choice for most gamers is an NVIDIA GeForce, but just what is it that makes these cards so special?

We produce a huge range of PCs at a variety of price points, each optimised for different games and resolutions. This guide explains what sort of PC you’ll need to play the most popular games, allowing you to make an informed decision and get the best gaming experience.

A gaming laptop is a great alternative to a gaming PC if you have limited space, travel frequently or go to a lot of LAN parties and gaming tournaments. Scan 3XS gaming laptops feature the latest NVIDIA geforce graphics and G-Sync technology for silky smooth gaming plus powerful Intel Core i7 processors and are fully configurable to your requirements with delivery in just two working days.

Take the next stage in immersion, playing games with a virtual reality headset. 3XS virtual reality PCs feature powerful NVIDIA GeForce GTX graphics technology, ensuring a smooth and responsive experience at our online computer shop.

The two most important components in a gaming PC, the CPU and the graphics card, emit a lot of waste heat, Liquid cooling solves this problem. Scan 3XS Fluid Series Water Cooled PCs are cooler, quieter and even faster than our air-cooled PCs and look stunning too in a wide variety of shapes and colours.

Our engineers pride themselves on building some of the quietest PCs in the world, giving you a more pleasurable user experience, whether you're using our system for work or play. In this guide we'll explain how we build such quiet PCs and what makes our systems so special.

Although the graphics card is the most important component in a gaming computer, choosing the right CPU for your gaming system is still important as it make a difference in some games. Choosing a more capable CPU will also enable you to do more with your PC, such as creating great videos.

Often overlooked when buying a new gaming PC, the monitor is the only component that you interact with continuously, so it really is worth buying something good for your eyes to look at. There are many factors to consider such as resolution, size and refresh rate. Some monitors also include G-Sync technology that reduces tearing and stuttering in games, making for smoother gameplay.

Our engineers pride themselves on building some of the quietest PCs in the world, giving you a more pleasurable user experience, whether you're using our system for work or play. In this guide we'll explain how we build such quiet PCs and what makes our systems so special.

Games are taking up more storage space every year, so it's important to select the optimum Hard Drive configuration for your gaming PC. This guide will walk you through the pros and cons of the most common type of storage device. Choosing a faster storage device will not only make Windows boot faster, but will makes games load quicker, getting you into the action sooner.

The 3XS LG15 Vengeance Pro is excellent; great performance and an excellent screen in a chassis that’s slim, light and sturdy. - Custom PC

3XS Gaming PCs, laptops and overclocked gaming bundles are professionally assembled in our state of the art factory in Bolton and are protected by a three year warranty with the first year providing onsite cover. All three years of the warranty include both parts and labour, so if your PC does develop a fault we'll repair or replace it free of charge.