A gaming PC is a computer specifically designed to deliver high performance in video games: a powerful processor, dedicated graphics card, fast RAM and SSD storage. Unlike a standard office PC, a gaming PC is optimized to run games at high resolution, with high frame rates and maximum graphics settings.

Buying a gaming PC means investing in a smooth, immersive and long-lasting gaming experience. At FlowUP, every gaming PC is assembled by experts, tested under real load and delivered ready to play from the very first startup, with a 2-year seller warranty and responsive after-sales support.

The best gaming PC for beginners in 2026 is one that offers the best performance-to-price ratio for playing in Full HD, 1080p, at over 60 FPS on current games. A configuration with an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5 processor, an NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5060 graphics card and 16GB of DDR4 or DDR5 RAM is currently a solid foundation between €900 and €1,300.

FlowUP offers several gaming PCs in this range, such as the PC Phoenix or the PC Anti-Crise, designed for gamers who want performance without blowing their budget. Affordable but coherent gaming PCs, carefully assembled, without compromising on component quality.

The budget for buying a good gaming PC depends on your gaming requirements. For an entry-level gaming PC capable of running most current titles in Full HD, expect to spend between €700 and €1,300.

For a mid-range gaming PC that performs well in QHD, 1440p, with an RTX 5060 or RTX 5070, the budget is usually between €1,300 and €2,000.

For a high-end gaming PC capable of 4K gaming with ray tracing and DLSS 4, prices start from €2,000 with an RTX 5070 Ti or RTX 5090. FlowUP covers all these ranges with assembled and tested gaming PCs, available for delivery in France, Belgium and Switzerland, and payable in up to 12 installments via Alma.

Building your own gaming PC may seem economical on paper, but it means mastering component compatibility, investing time in assembly, and handling any startup or stability issues yourself.

A gaming PC assembled by FlowUP is the opposite: every machine is built by our expert technicians, undergoes a full stress test, including CPU, GPU, RAM and thermal checks, and is approved before shipping.

You receive a ready-to-use gaming PC, with a 2-year seller warranty, responsive after-sales support within 48 hours and secure double-protection packaging. The result: over 2,000 Google customer reviews with a 4.2/5 rating.

The graphics card is the most important component in a gaming PC. In 2026, here’s what you need to know: the RTX 5060 is ideal for a Full HD gaming PC with high FPS on competitive titles such as Valorant, CS2 or Fortnite. The RTX 5070 is perfectly suited to a mid-range gaming PC targeting QHD with ultra settings.

The RTX 5070 Ti and RTX 5090 are reserved for high-end gaming PCs that refuse any compromise: native 4K, maximum ray tracing and state-of-the-art performance.

FlowUP integrates the full NVIDIA GeForce RTX range into its gaming PCs, making sure each configuration is balanced around the chosen graphics card.

Yes. FlowUP ships its gaming PCs via UPS, with a standard delivery time of 5 to 7 business days. A UPS Express option, with delivery within 24 hours, is available depending on production availability, perfect if you want to receive your gaming PC as quickly as possible.

Every gaming PC is packed with reinforced double packaging and internal air cushioning to protect the components during transport. You receive a confirmation email with a tracking number as soon as it is shipped. FlowUP delivers its gaming PCs to mainland France, Belgium and Switzerland.

Yes, FlowUP offers secure payment in installments for your gaming PC via Alma. Depending on the available offers, it is possible to pay for your gaming PC in 2x, 3x or up to 12 monthly payments.

For example, a €1,200 gaming PC can cost around €100/month. The amounts and payment schedule are clearly displayed before order confirmation, with no hidden fees. Payment in installments makes buying a gaming PC accessible to all types of customers, even with a tight budget.

Gaming PCs and consoles serve different purposes, but gaming PCs offer decisive advantages in the long run. A gaming PC can run games in native 4K at over 144 fps, with fully customizable graphics settings and a virtually unlimited library on Steam, the Epic Games Store, or GOG.

The console, on the other hand, is easier to get the hang of and cheaper to buy, but it has limited performance, a closed library, and no room for upgrades.

In addition, a gaming PC can also be used for work, streaming, video editing, or content creation, whereas a console is strictly for gaming. For versatile use and long-lasting performance, a gaming PC is the best choice.

Yes, and it’s one of the strongest arguments for choosing a gaming PC over a console or a gaming laptop. All our gaming PCs are designed with spacious cases, properly sized power supplies, from 550W to 1000W depending on the configuration, and motherboards with plenty of expansion slots.

In a few years, you’ll be able to easily upgrade your graphics card, add more RAM, replace your SSD with a faster model, or even change your processor, without having to buy a whole new gaming PC. It’s a long-term investment: a FlowUP Gaming PC evolves with you, at your own pace.

Absolutely. Live streaming while gaming is one of the most demanding uses for a gaming PC: it has to encode video in real time, handle capture, maintain a stable frame rate in-game and ensure a smooth network connection.

Our gaming PCs equipped with Intel Core i7/i9 or AMD Ryzen 7/9 processors, paired with 32GB of DDR5 RAM and an RTX 5070 graphics card or higher, can easily handle a Twitch stream in 1080p60 while gaming in QHD with graphics maxed out.

FlowUP also designs custom gaming PCs for well-known content creators and influencers such as Inoxtag, Mister V, Kameto and Soolking, proof that our machines deliver on their promises even under the most demanding conditions.

A standard office computer is designed for light tasks: web browsing, word processing, spreadsheets and video calls. It usually includes a low-power processor, integrated graphics, with no dedicated video memory, and a minimal power supply.

A gaming PC, on the other hand, is a machine designed for intense and sustained graphics workloads. It includes a dedicated graphics card with its own video memory, VRAM, a powerful processor capable of handling thousands of instructions per second, a robust power supply and a cooling system designed for long gaming sessions.

In practical terms, where an office PC struggles with recent games, a FlowUP Gaming PC runs them in high resolution, at high frame rates, without excessive heat or slowdown. It’s a fundamental difference, not just a cosmetic one.

Intel and AMD are the two major processor manufacturers for gaming PCs, and both offer excellent options in 2026. Latest-generation Intel Core i5, i7 and i9 processors excel in solo games with high frame rates thanks to their very strong single-thread performance, a real advantage in titles like CS2, Valorant or Fortnite.

AMD Ryzen 5, 7 and 9 processors shine more in intensive multitasking: live streaming, video editing, encoding, while remaining highly competitive in gaming.

At FlowUP, our gaming PCs include both ranges depending on the configuration and target use. Our experts always make sure to pair the right processor with the right graphics card to avoid bottlenecks and maximize your gaming PC’s performance.

RAM is one of the key components that determines the overall smoothness of a gaming PC. In 2026, 16GB of RAM is the absolute minimum for comfortable gaming on recent titles in Full HD.

32GB of RAM is becoming the recommended standard for a versatile gaming PC: it allows you to run the most demanding games, stream at the same time or keep several applications open without slowdown.

64GB of RAM is aimed at ultra-high-end gaming PCs dedicated to content creation, 3D rendering or heavy development environments.

At FlowUP, our gaming PCs are equipped with DDR4 or DDR5 RAM depending on the configuration, always properly calibrated to get the most out of the paired processor and graphics card.

A well-maintained gaming PC can remain powerful for many years. Here are the good habits to adopt.

First, regularly clean the dust filters and the inside of the case, every 6 to 12 months, to prevent overheating, the main enemy of electronic components.

Second, update your graphics drivers, NVIDIA or AMD, regularly to benefit from optimizations for new games.

Third, monitor temperatures with software such as HWMonitor or MSI Afterburner: a gaming PC that overheats limits its performance and wears out prematurely.

Fourth, defragment HDDs and check SSD health to maintain optimal loading times.

At FlowUP, our after-sales support is available to help you if you experience performance issues with your gaming PC, even after several years of use.

Yes, and it’s one of FlowUP’s absolute priorities. Every gaming PC sold is covered by a 2-year seller warranty, in addition to the manufacturer warranties on individual components.

In the event of an issue, our technicians handle after-sales requests within 48 business hours. Whether it’s a faulty component, a startup problem or a technical question, the FlowUP team can be reached by phone, email and through our online support form.

Some customers have reported same-day interventions for the most urgent cases. After-sales support doesn’t stop at the warranty: at FlowUP, we take care of you for life. This commitment is reflected in our 2,000+ Google reviews and our 4.2/5 rating, proof that a FlowUP Gaming PC is much more than a machine — it’s a complete service.

An entry-level gaming PC is designed to offer a solid gaming experience without exceeding a tight budget. It allows you to play in Full HD at a minimum of 60 FPS on almost all current titles, with reliable and well-balanced components, typically an RTX 5060, an Intel Core i5 or AMD Ryzen 5, and 16GB of RAM. A high-end gaming PC, on the other hand, pushes every limit: RTX 5090 graphics card, Intel Core i9 or AMD Ryzen 9 processor, 32 to 64GB of DDR5 RAM, ultra-fast Gen5 NVMe SSD and sometimes a custom liquid cooling system. In practical terms, a high-end gaming PC can run any game in 4K with ray tracing enabled at over 100 FPS, without breaking a sweat.

At FlowUP, both ends of the spectrum are covered: whether you’re looking for an affordable but powerful gaming PC or an exceptional machine, our experts assemble the configuration that matches your needs and budget exactly.

Ray tracing is a graphics technology that simulates the real behavior of light in a 3D environment: reflections on wet surfaces, dynamic cast shadows, consistent global illumination and realistic translucency effects. For a gaming PC, ray tracing represents a major leap in visual immersion, the difference between a game that “looks good” and a game that “looks real”. 

Technically, real-time ray tracing is extremely demanding and requires a powerful dedicated graphics card. On a gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5070 or RTX 5090, ray tracing runs smoothly in Full HD or QHD thanks to NVIDIA DLSS 4, which intelligently reconstructs frames to maintain a high frame rate. 
Without an RTX graphics card in your gaming PC, ray tracing remains more of a theoretical option. With FlowUP, it becomes a reality from the very first launch.

Yes, provided that your gaming PC configuration is powerful enough. 

Virtual reality is one of the most demanding uses for a gaming PC: it requires a very high and constant frame rate, 90 FPS minimum and ideally 120 FPS, to avoid nausea, minimal latency between the headset and the machine, and a graphics card capable of rendering two images simultaneously, one for each eye. To fully enjoy VR on your gaming PC, FlowUP recommends a configuration starting from an RTX 5070, paired with an Intel Core i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 processor and 32GB of RAM.

Our VR-compatible gaming PCs are optimized to work with the main headsets on the market, including Meta Quest, Valve Index and PlayStation VR2 via PC, immersing you in smooth, uncompromised experiences.

Choosing the right resolution is one of the most important decisions when buying a gaming PC, as it directly determines the hardware requirements. Full HD (1920x1080) remains the go-to resolution for competitive gaming: fewer pixels to render = higher frame rates, making it ideal for fast-paced online games like Valorant, CS2, or Apex Legends. 
QHD (2560x1440) offers the best balance for a versatile gaming PC: it provides significantly more detail than Full HD without the hardware demands of 4K, making it the ideal resolution for an RTX 5070.
4K (3840x2160) is reserved for high-end gaming PCs equipped with an RTX 5090: it offers unparalleled visual immersion, but requires a machine built without compromise. FlowUP offers 27“ and 32” AOC gaming monitors in FHD, QHD, and UHD resolutions to help you find the perfect monitor for your gaming PC setup.

Absolutely, and it’s actually one of the most underestimated advantages of a gaming PC. By definition, a gaming PC is a powerful machine, equipped with a fast processor, plenty of RAM and an ultra-fast SSD — exactly what demanding professionals need. 
A FlowUP Gaming PC handles advanced office work, video calls, video editing, photo editing in Photoshop or Lightroom, 3D rendering in Blender or AutoCAD, and software development with heavy environments without effort. 
Far from being a single-use machine, a FlowUP Gaming PC is a versatile tool that excels at both work and gaming. You no longer need a separate office PC and gaming PC: one machine to do it all, and do it well.

DLSS, Deep Learning Super Sampling, is an NVIDIA-exclusive technology that uses artificial intelligence to improve the performance of a gaming PC without sacrificing visual quality. In practical terms, DLSS allows your graphics card to render the game at a lower resolution and then intelligently reconstruct a higher-quality image using an algorithm trained on millions of frames. 

The result: a gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5060 can display an image almost identical to native 4K while maintaining much higher FPS. DLSS 4, integrated into the latest GeForce RTX cards, takes this technology even further with Multi Frame Generation, literally multiplying the number of frames displayed per second. 

On a FlowUP Gaming PC equipped with an RTX 50 Series graphics card, DLSS 4 is active from the very first launch.

A gaming PC case is not just about looks. It is a functional component that directly impacts temperatures, noise levels and the upgrade potential of your machine. 

A good gaming PC case should offer optimized airflow, with front air intakes and rear and top exhausts, enough space for a large graphics card, 300 mm or more for high-end RTX cards, mounting points for fans and watercooling radiators, and clean cable management to avoid blocking airflow. 


NZXT, Corsair and Cooler Master, all FlowUP partners, offer gaming PC cases known for their build quality and design. 

At FlowUP, the choice of case is an integral part of every gaming PC design: refined aesthetics, efficient cooling and careful assembly are always part of the package.

Yes, it’s actually one of FlowUP’s flagship services. 

In addition to the gaming PC configurations available directly on the website, FlowUP offers a complete custom gaming PC service: you describe your project, your uses, your aesthetic preferences and your budget, and our experts design a 100% personalized configuration for you. 

Processor, graphics card, RAM, SSD, case, custom liquid cooling, RGB lighting, watercooling with hard or soft tubing - everything is possible.
 
Influencers such as Inoxtag, Mister V, Kameto and Soolking have already trusted FlowUP for their custom gaming PCs. Fill in the quote form on the website, and our sales team will get back to you within 5 to 7 business days.

The power supply is the most overlooked component when buying a gaming PC, yet it is one of the most critical for the machine’s stability and lifespan. 

An undersized power supply can cause random restarts, component failures or a shorter lifespan. For a gaming PC equipped with an RTX 5060 and a Core i5, a 650W 80+ Gold certified power supply is a solid minimum. For a gaming PC with an RTX 5070 and Core i7, plan for 750W to 850W. For a high-end gaming PC with an RTX 5090 and overclocking, you should go up to 1000W or more. 

At FlowUP, every gaming PC is delivered with a power supply that is properly sized for its configuration, with an integrated safety margin, never pushed to the absolute limit. This is one of the reasons why our gaming PCs are stable from the very first startup and remain stable over time.

Yes, and FlowUP has specifically designed its offer to make gaming PCs accessible to every level. 

A complete beginner does not need to know what a chipset or memory frequency is to buy the right gaming PC: our configurations are clearly presented by use, Full HD, QHD, 4K, streaming, and by budget. 

Every FlowUP Gaming PC is delivered ready to use, with Windows installed and activated, drivers up to date and the machine fully tested, with no technical setup required. Our after-sales support is here to answer every question, even the most basic ones, within 48 hours. 

For parents who want to offer a first gaming PC to their child or teenager, FlowUP also offers payment in installments via Alma, up to 12 monthly payments, making this investment even more accessible. A FlowUP Gaming PC is expert-level performance made accessible to everyone.