Our PC gaming gift guide for 2021 features a list of some of the best Christmas and holiday presents for PC gamers. For those struggling to track down the best PC keyboard, mouse, monitor, headset, or other upgrades, here are the perfect gift ideas.
PC Gaming Gift Ideas 2021: Best keyboards
GMMK Pro
The GMMK Pro sees Glorious enter the premium keyboard scene. With impressive heft and solid build quality, the GMMK Pro offers a mainstream option for gamers and typists who want to take things to the next level. The GameRevolution review describes it as a “game-changer.”
Vissles V84 Pro
The Vissles V84 Pro offers incredible bang for your buck. It impressed in the GameRevolution review with its hotswappable switches, 75% size, and PBT keycaps.
Buy the Vissles V84 Pro on Amazon
ROG Strix SCAR 15
Gaming laptops don’t come much better than the ROG Strix SCAR 15 series, which boasts panel options making it capable of either 300Hz/3ms speeds or high-end WQHD 165Hz gaming. It’s remarkably quiet yet impressively powerful, with a GeForce RTX 3080 GPU and AMD Ryzen 9 5900HX CPU, while its optical mechanical keyboard is one of the best you’ll find on a laptop.
Buy the ROG Strix SCAR 15 on ASUS.com
HyperX Alloy Origins 60
The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 was one of the first mainstream 60% keyboards. Its small form factor is fantastic for smaller desks or for users who prefer more room to swing a mouse. The GameRevolution review details more of its impressive attributes.
Buy the HyperX Alloy Origins 60 on Amazon
Corsair K70 RGB TKL
The Corsair K70 RGB TKL boasts all of the features that gamers will need. The GameRevolution review highlights the solid feel and interesting 8,000 Hz polling rate.
Buy the Corsair K70 RGB TKL on Amazon
Logitech MX Keys Mini
The Logitech MX Keys Mini is small yet significant and the perfect companion to a tidy desk setup. As noted in the GameRevolution review, this keyboard feels great to type on and is impressively customizable in the robust software.
Buy the Logitech MX Keys Mini on Amazon
Fnatic Streak65
The Fnatic Streak65 keyboard puts gamers front and center with a terrific set of features. Its small size yet substantial performance impressed in the GameRevolution review.
Buy the Fnatic Streak65 on Amazon
ROCCAT Magma
The ROCCAT Magma is a cheap and cheerful keyboard with a ton of RGB lighting. The GameRevolution review highlighted just how vibrant this keyboard is.
Buy the ROCCAT Magma keyboard on Amazon
Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed
For those with the money to pay to play, the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed is a powerhouse packed with features. As highlighted in the GameRevolution review, this is a super solid choice for gamers.
Buy the Razer BlackWidow V3 Mini HyperSpeed on Amazon
SCUF Instinct Pro
For those who prefer to use a controller over a keyboard, the SCUF Instinct Pro is a fantastic choice. The GameRevolution review highlighted its generous amount of personalization options and fantastic paddle system.
Buy the SCUF Instinct Pro on Amazon
PC Gaming Gift Ideas 2021: Best mouse
Glorious Model O- Wireless and D- Wireless
Glorious has released wireless versions of its smaller mice, the Model O- and Model D-. The GameRevolution review described them as almost flawless.
Buy the Glorious Model O- Wireless here
Buy the Glorious Model D- Wireless here
Logitech G PRO X Superlight
Adopted by many pros, this Logitech flagship mouse is incredibly light, without resorting to putting holes in the shell. It’s top-tier in every way and would make for a killer gift.
Buy the Logitech G PRO X Superlight on Amazon
HyperX Pulsefire Haste
The HyperX Pulsefire Haste gaming mouse hops on the latest trend of lightweight products. Does it succeed? Yes, yes it does. As the GameRevolution review explains, this mouse “combines the best methods of cutting weight while keeping performance high.”
Buy the HyperX Pulsefire Haste on Amazon
SteelSeries Prime Wireless
The SteelSeries Prime Wireless and Prime Mini Wireless mice are well-shaped mice that feel great in the hand. The GameRevolution review also highlighted the flawless performance and great scroll.
Buy the SteelSeries Prime Wireless on Amazon
Buy the SteelSeries Prime Mini Wireless on Amazon
PC Gaming Gift Ideas 2021: Best PC upgrades
NZXT H510 Flow
The NZXT H510 Flow takes the classic case and makes it better for airflow. Keeping PC components cool is essential to maintaining good performance and the H510 Flow delivers on that, as explored in the GameRevoluton review.
VIOTEK GFV27DAB Gaming Monitor
The VioTek GV27DAB gaming monitor might have a complicated model number but it’s a simple deal really, offering all of the must-have gaming features in a well-priced package. The GameRevolution review describes it as “the perfect combo for just $280” and it’s now even cheaper.
Buy the VIOTEK GFV27DAB Gaming Monitor on Amazon
NZXT Kraken Coolers in White
NZXT has launched white versions of its popular Kraken coolers. For those with a white setup, which are becoming much more popular as gamers embrace the minimalist look, an NZXT Kraken cooler would make a great gift for yourself or a fellow PC enthusiast.
PC Gaming Gift Ideas 2021: Best presents for Twitch and YouTube streaming
AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 513
For streamers looking to take things to the next level, the AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 513 is capable of high-quality 4K capture. In the GameRevolution review, it was described as “stand[ing] above the competition.”
Buy the AVerMedia Live Streamer CAM 513 on Amazon
Elgato Facecam
The Elgato Facecam’s impressively smooth 60 FPS capture was highlighted in the GameRevolution review. It also boasts the best auto settings we’ve seen, making it a great plug-and-play webcam.
Buy the Elgato Facecam on Amazon
Shure MV7
Supercharge a livestreaming setup with the Shure MV7 microphone. Inspired by the style of the classic SM7B, the MV7 has been tuned with livestreamers in mind with USB/XLR support and touch-sensitive controls.
ROCCAT Torch
The ROCCAT Torch microphone has both great sound quality and unique style. The GameRevolution review also highlighted the unique base station and 24-bit support.
Buy the ROCCAT Torch on Amazon
NZXT Capsule Microphone
The NZXT Capsule microphone oozes the company’s minimalist style and looks great on the desk. It also sounds fantastic, as demonstrated in the GameRevolution review.
Buy the NZXT Capsule Microphone on Amazon
PC Gaming Gift Ideas 2021: Best headsets and headphones
HyperX Cloud II Wireless
The HyperX Cloud II Wireless takes the classic headset and removes all cables. It was a no-brainer upgrade and it was great to see HyperX launch it early this year. Take a look at the GameRevolution review to learn why it’s well worth considering.
Buy HyperX Cloud II Wireless on Amazon
Logitech G435
The Logitech G435 is the lightest headset that I’ve ever used. At 165 grams, it feels like a cloud on the head of the user. Audio quality is superb, too. It impressed a lot in the GameRevolution review.
Buy the Logitech G435 on Amazon
PC Gaming Gift Ideas 2021: Best chairs and desks
FlexiSpot Sit2Go 2-in-1 Fitness Chair
Getting fit while you game might seem impossible, but FlexiSpot’s fitness chair adds a pedal system to the usual office chair setup. This is great for those locked into a deskspace for hours at a time, as highlighted in the GameRevolution review.
Buy the FlexiSpot Sit2Go chair here
FlexiSpot Electric Gaming Desk
The ability to switch from sitting to standing is fantastic for avoiding back pain caused by long hours sitting at a desk gaming or working. FlexiSpot sells fantastic bang-for-your-buck options.
Buy the FlexiSpot Electric Gaming Desk here
Anda Seat Mask 2
The Anda Seat Mask 2 desk is a great table upgrade for a gamer who loves RGB lighting. The GameRevolution review also noted the fantastic desk surface that has the look of carbon fiber.
Buy the Anda Seat Mask 2 desk here
Anda Seat x Marvel Gaming Chair
The Anda Seat x Marvel Gaming Chair is a pretty unique offering. For the GameRevolution review, we took a look at the Spider-Man edition and were incredibly impressed with the theme.
