[header] How to buy a pc for games [title] Make sure the computer has a fast cpu. [step] The function of the cpu is to process information and the faster this information can be processed, the smoother your games will run. The speed of a cpu (known as the clock speed) is measured in hertz quantities such as gigahertz (ghz) or megahertz (mhz). 
It is best to choose a cpu by a recognized brand such as intel or amd (advanced micro devices). [title] Match the motherboard to the cpu.