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Desktop or laptop computer specialized for video games

A gaming computer, also known as a gaming PC, is a specialized personal computer designed for playing PC games at high standards. They typically differ from mainstream personal computers by using high-performance GPUs, or graphics cards, a high core-count CPU with higher raw performance, and higher-performance RAM. Gaming PCs are also used for other demanding tasks such as video editing. While often in desktop form, gaming PCs may also be laptops or handhelds. Wikipedia →

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  1. Read the overview: Gaming computerA 5-minute orientation
  2. Skim a recent paper: Virtual Reality Cognitive Gaming Based on Brain Computer Interfacing: A Narrative ReviewInfluential work since 2022
  3. Pick up a classic book: Game Ai Pro 360The most-reprinted book on the subject
  4. Read the landmark paper: Demographic Factors and Playing Variables in Online Computer GamingCited 317 times
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📖 Definitions

Noun A personal computer designed for playing video games.

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