A gaming PC rental can have several advantages over purchasing one.  Imagine having the versatility to use whatever machine you desire, whenever you desire!  It’s somewhat like driving a different colored Ferrari each day of the week! Gaming PC rental is where “Want” and “Need” meet!

Below are some key factors to consider:

1. Cost Savings

Rental: You only pay a small fraction of the purchase price for the time you use the PC.  This offers less cash out of pocket compared to buying a high-end gaming PC.

Purchase: Buying a gaming PC often involves a significant initial investment.  Plus, the additional “soft costs” that are associated with ownership. (i.e. accounting, storage and care…)

2. Flexibility

Rental: You can acquire a gaming PC rental for just as long as you need it (i.e. a weekend event, a short-term project or during travel).  When you’re done, you simply return it, avoiding long-term commitment.

Purchase: Owning a PC locks you into a level of technology and hardware that gets outdated, often before you have finished paying for it!  Upgrades and maintenance can be costly as well, and require employee time to maintain, inventory, resell or dispose of your equipment.

3. Access to High-End Hardware

Rental: Renting gives you access to some of the best gaming rigs on the market, even if you can’t afford to buy them.  You can rent high-performance systems that may have top-tier GPUs, CPUs, and other premium components.

Purchase: Buying high-end gaming hardware can be expensive, especially if you need to frequently upgrade to keep up with newer games or technology.

4. No Maintenance Hassle

Rental: With a gaming PC rental, maintenance and repairs are typically handled by the gaming PC rental service.  If something breaks or underperforms, they may replace or fix the system for you.

Purchase: Owning a gaming PC means you’re responsible for troubleshooting, repairs, and upgrades, which can be time-consuming and costly.

5. Convenience for Short-Term Needs

Rental: If you’re traveling or need a PC for a short gaming tournament, a gaming PC rental lets you have a high-performance machine without worrying about transporting your own PC or setting up a new one.

Purchase: You may not always want to haul your own PC around for a short-term event or trip, especially if it’s bulky or fragile.

6. Try Before You Buy

Rental: Renting a gaming PC allows you to test out a specific system or hardware setup before committing to a full purchase.  You can get a feel for performance, build quality, and whether it’s the right fit for your needs.

Purchase: Once you purchase a system, you’re stuck with it unless you want to sell it or go through the trouble of upgrading.

7. No Depreciation

Rental: The value of the PC doesn’t affect you since you’re renting it.  When you return it, you’re not concerned with depreciation or resale value.

Purchase: PCs lose value over time as newer components are released, so your initial investment depreciates as the hardware becomes outdated.

8. Access to Specialized Configurations

Rental: Gaming PC rental services might offer unique configurations tailored to specific games or workloads, such as VR gaming, streaming setups, or extreme overclocking, which can be costly to set-up yourself.

Purchase: If you need specialized configurations, you will need to build or find a custom-built PC, which could require extra effort and investment.

9. Gaming PC Rental for a Specific Event

Rental: If you’re hosting a gaming event or planning to participate in a gaming tournament, renting multiple PCs can save you the trouble of buying several machines.

Purchase: If you own a gaming PC, you will need to invest in multiple machines if you’re planning a similar event and don’t want to use personal PCs.

If you’re someone who needs a gaming PC or laptop for a specific event or a temporary period, renting might be the more economical and practical choice. However, if you game regularly and need long-term access to a powerful setup, purchasing could ultimately make more sense.

We at Vernon hope this is helpful!

Gaming PC Rental Kits Available

If you are looking to gaming PC rental, whether for personal use at home, a destination event, or are looking to host a tournament, we have several bundles available. The two most popular are detailed below:

LENOVO Legion Tower 7 Bundle

• Legion Tower 7  – i9 / 64GB / 2 TB / NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4090
• Legion Y25g-30 Gaming Monitor – 24.5″ / HDR 360Hz (optional)
• Legion H500 Gaming Headset
• Legion H500 Gaming Mouse
• Legion K500 Gaming Keyboard
• Legion Mouse Pad

LENOVO Legion 5 Notebook Bundle also available

• Legion 5 – i7 / 32GB / 1 TB / RTX 4070
• Legion Y25g-30 Gaming Monitor – 24.5″ / HDR 360Hz (optional)

WHO WE ARE

Vernon Computer Source is a recognized leader in sourcing computer technology and is committed to offering the broadest range of brand name computer rentals and peripheral equipment you’ll find anywhere. We also have the most flexible rental terms in the industry. Each client is treated as having unique needs and we offer each one personalized service consisting of a full range of integration and technical support services. These services include installation, full configuration of computers and round-the-clock technical support.

Our goal at Vernon Computer Source is to not only earn your business but make things easy and service you in a way that would warrant your repeat business and even a referral.