Best PC gaming accessories 2021

SteelSeries Arctis Pro
SteelSeries Arctis Pro (Image credit: Rich Edmonds / Windows Central)

Making a switch to PC to handle your fun is a big step, and it's not complete without some of the best accessories for PC gaming. Whether you've gone with one of the best gaming laptops, best gaming desktop PC, or you've navigated stock shortages to build a custom gaming PC, this collection of hardware will get you set up the right way.

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All of the best accessories for PC gaming listed above will contribute to an overall fun time, but you're undoubtedly not in need of everything. However, if we're making some suggestions, we'll start with the LG UltraGear 27GL850-B gaming monitor. It sits at the top of our best PC gaming monitors roundup thanks to a quality QHD image, 144Hz refresh rate, 1ms response time, and NVIDIA G-Sync technology.

After the visual experience comes the aural experience, and we can't recommend enough the SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC headset package. The audio it delivers thanks to the bundled amp unit and virtual 7.1 surround is unbeatable. These have Hi-Res certification, a noise-canceling microphone, and a ton of comfort, so you don't have to worry about your ears during a long play session. They sit at the top of our best PC gaming headset roundup, and for a good reason, as you can see more about in our SteelSeries Arctis Pro + GameDAC review.

Be sure to have a look at more of our roundups for plenty more accessory options, including the best PC gaming mice and best gaming keyboards.

Cale Hunt
Senior Editor, Laptop Reviews

Cale Hunt is formerly a Senior Editor at Windows Central. He focuses mainly on laptop reviews, news, and accessory coverage. He's been reviewing laptops and accessories full-time since 2016, with hundreds of reviews published for Windows Central. He is an avid PC gamer and multi-platform user, and spends most of his time either tinkering with or writing about tech.