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The main goal of any gaming set-up is to facilitate your play style and meet the hardware requirements in your favourite games. But that doesn\u2019t mean you can\u2019t have some fun with the aesthetics. This article is here to guide you through how to create a themed gaming set-up. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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What is a Themed Gaming Set-Up?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A themed gaming set-up is a gaming environment that is built around a recognisable subject. This could be a colour, seasonal event, or even your favourite gaming series. Of course, you can also go all out with your theme or make it a more subtle addition to your gaming set-up. There are no wrong answers, as it is your space to make your own. What\u2019s the point in creating a set-up you don\u2019t like the look of, eh? <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Why Do I Want a Themed Gaming Set-Up?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Themed gaming set-ups are a great way of celebrating your favourite things. Whether you\u2019re a die-hard Fallout fan<\/a> or all about them autumn vibes<\/a>, you can craft an aesthetic to honour that and<\/em> enjoy high-performance gaming. No compromises here! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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How to Create a Themed Gaming Set-Up<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

With the ever-growing variety of hardware styles and officially licensed special editions, it\u2019s getting easier to create a themed set-up. But it is important to not sacrifice performance in the name of style. It\u2019s all about finding that balance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, the first step is to pick your theme. For the sake of this article, we\u2019re going for a purple theme<\/strong>, but what you style your set-up on is entirely up to you. We\u2019re also going to compile a complete set-up, from PC to peripherals. What your set-up requires will differ, and you won\u2019t necessarily need to buy a whole new environment to make your theme work! (I mean, if you have the budget for it, you do you, boo.) We\u2019re just here to spark ideas and provide the way! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Whatever your theme is, RGB is going to be your friend. (Unless your theme is no RGB, but shush.) With the simple addition of RGB lighting and accessories, you can enhance the vibe and build an ambience. Obviously, for our theme, we\u2019d use purple lighting with pink or white highlights. If you\u2019re rocking a Fallout theme, you\u2019d use blue and yellow, whereas you\u2019d opt for warm oranges, reds, and yellows for an autumnal theme. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ve got some great guides to help with setting up your RGB and getting the right amount of lighting for your gaming environment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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For your gaming PC, the priority should always be getting the right hardware first. Anything that fits your theme or aesthetic is a bonus. Some brands do have limited-run special edition components, such as the Sapphire Radeon RX 7700 XT Pure Frostpunk 2 GPU,<\/a> which can go a long way to boosting your aesthetic. The beauty of special edition hardware is you know you are getting a gaming-optimised product as well as something to fit your theme. The downside is you are subject to the whims of manufacturers and which licences they can score. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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As such, we\u2019re always going to favour making sure your hardware works for you first. Accessories, RGB, and colour are going to do most of the heavy lifting when it comes to executing your theme. The majority of components are black or grey, and we all know black works well with everything. Plus, you can build an entire gaming PC from white components<\/a> if your theme needs something a little lighter. Either way, the important thing is to pick a spec that suits your needs. We have all the components you need, helpfully broken up into easy-to-navigate categories, just waiting to be explored. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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If you are in the market for a fresh PC and you\u2019re thinking of going pre-built<\/a>, then you can confidently pick something to fit your theme from the Overclockers UK<\/a> collection. Each of our gaming PCs, whether fully pre-built or configurable, has been engineered to facilitate high-performance gaming at a range of price points. Plus, most come with RGB lighting so you can prioritise spec and adjust colour for ambience later! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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With our purple theme, the Refract Gaming Indigo <\/em><\/strong>is the obvious choice. From name to aesthetics, it has them purple vibes down. Plus, the AMD Ryzen 9 7900X3D CPU and NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4080 Super GPU are nothing to be sniffed at either! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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