Top Ten Gift Ideas for the PC Gamer

The needs of a gamer whose interests lie mainly in computers are normally much different than your regular video gamer. The choice of games to play may pretty much be the same, but there are so many ways to upgrade the gaming experience for the user on a PC. New speaker systems, sound cards, memory, game controllors - just to name a few. Below you'll find a top ten list of some of the coolest gifts, from the nice to the outstanding.

10. Modware Radiance Mouse Pad

This is one unique mouse pad, with a built-in multi-color LED light system that allows the user to choose any one of seven color combinations. Just plug into a USB port, and play well into the dark of the night.

9. Logitech Cordless Rumblepad 2

One of the top-performance gamepads for an unbeatable price. Not to mention it's completely wireless with about 100 hours of gameplay before you have to recharge.

8. Logitech Joystick Cordless Freedom 2.4

Feel the taste of complete freedom, with no cords or lag in game performance. This joystick comes with the perfect amount of controls - not too many, and not too little. Ten buttons are programmable, so you can put in a command with just a touch. The battery life is also hard to beat amongst joysticks, with over 50 hours of gameplay on just 3 AA batteries (which just happen to be included).

7. Cyber Snipa Game Pad V2

For those that are sick of a cramped-up lifestyle on the keyboard, this game pad is a nice (and fairly cheap) alternative. Small enough to save a lot of space on your desk, but big enough so the buttons are easily accessible, the soft blue light on the side helps you play in the dark without blinding your eyes. Like any programmable keyboard, but better, this pad comes with 37 mappable keys.

6. Logitech G7 Laser Cordless Mouse

Lose the cord and the rolling ball for a wireless performance that's hard to beat. When it comes to the top speed available, this is THE mouse to have. A 2,000 dpi laser engine offers a precise response when it comes to needing to move quickly and accurately at the same time. With a retail price of about $89, the cost may seem a bit high for a mouse. But remember, this isn't just any ordinary mouse, and any PC gamer would love to have it.

5. Logitech G15 Backlit Gaming Keyboard with LCD

This programmable keyboard made specifically for gamers adds on even more comfort and control - not just of the game, but of the computer while in play. An LCD screen displays important information during a game, and even keeps a timer of game events. Holding up to 18 keys you can program, you will never again have to worry about typing in long commands - instead, program each one with a command of your choice, and execute it with the touch of a single button.

4. Logitech MOMO Racing Wheel and Pedals Set

For those gaming steering wheel lovers, this one is probably the best bet. As with any other racing wheel, it's not exactly as fast as one could go with a joystick or even a keyboard. But let's face it - some of us just love the full racing experience. In that case, you can hardly go wrong with this. Unlike other wheels, this one has one of the best precision performances available.

3. Klipsch ProMedia Ultra 5.1 Speaker System

An enhanced version of the ProMedia 5.1 personal audio system, Klipsch takes sound to the next level with this ultra surround-sound system. The subwoofer encloser is twenty percent larger than the previous model, allowing it to add more bass while producing some of the highest-quality sound ever thought possible. A high-quality (and high-priced) gift such as this should be reserved for a special someone - and only a serious gamer.

2. Creative Sound Blaster X-Fi Elite Pro

This is one of, if not the best sound card out there. It has 64 MB of audio memory that was solely created for a higher gaming audio quality. It's full performance comes in its choice of usage mode - Audio Creation Mode, Gaming Mode, and Entertainment mode, the last of which is great for music and video sound. However, this sound card is all but worthless without a good speaker system, so it's best to make sure that the receiver has one - or better yet, wrap this up with the Klipsch ProMedia Speaker System.

1. Area-51 m5550 Laptop Computer

For under $1,000, this high-performance notebook is packed full of power and performance. With an Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 1 GB of ram, this computer has blazing speed with longer battery life than your usual laptop. One can even choose to extend the battery life by setting up the computer to use what you need when you need it, without overloading it with unecessary programs and procedures. For the online gamer, it comes attached with wireless access from the get-go. Too many features to even list, this product is definitely worth checking out.