Buying advice
What to prioritise before you buy
What to prioritise in an RGB gaming setup
The core setup still matters more than the lighting. A gaming setup with RGB accessories but a weak monitor, cramped desk, bad mouse, or uncomfortable chair will not feel good for long. Start with the essentials, then use RGB to improve the atmosphere.
The desk is especially important for an RGB setup. A larger LED gaming desk gives you room for the monitor, keyboard, mouse, microphone, lighting, and cable routing. It also gives the RGB accessories enough space to look intentional rather than cluttered.
The monitor should be gaming-focused. For this page, a fast 1080p monitor is a sensible pick because it keeps the setup responsive and leaves enough budget for the RGB pieces that make the page different.
The keyboard and mouse should add gaming style without swallowing the budget. You do not need the most expensive keyboard or mouse to create a good-looking RGB setup. A budget RGB keyboard and feature-packed gaming mouse can still give the setup a proper gaming feel.
The mousepad is one of the easiest places to add visible RGB. An extended RGB mousepad creates a bright outline around the keyboard and mouse area, which is one of the most noticeable desk lighting effects.
The microphone matters if the setup is visible on stream, Discord, YouTube, TikTok, or video calls. An RGB microphone is not necessary for everyone, but it can make the setup look more finished on camera while also improving voice quality over basic laptop or webcam audio.
Ambient lighting should be used carefully. Smart light bars behind the monitor or around the desk can make the setup feel more immersive, but they should not be the only thing you buy. RGB lighting works best when it supports the setup rather than distracts from it.
Why this setup works
This setup gives you a strong RGB gaming desk without going completely overboard. You get a high-back gaming-style chair, an LED gaming desk, a high-refresh gaming monitor, RGB keyboard, gaming mouse, RGB extended mousepad, RGB USB microphone, and smart ambient light bars.
It is best for PC gaming desks, console gaming at a desk, bedroom gaming setups, creator setups, streaming desks, Discord-heavy setups, and anyone who wants their setup to look more visually interesting.
Where the compromises are
This setup spends more on appearance and ambience than a purely performance-focused gaming setup. If you only care about competitive FPS performance, the best gaming setup under £750 or under £1000 may be a better fit.
The RGB mousepad is partly an aesthetic pick. The LED gaming desk already adds lighting, so the Razer Chroma mousepad is mainly here for a stronger keyboard-and-mouse zone and extra visible desk lighting.
The microphone is useful if you stream, record, join Discord calls, or want the desk to look better on camera. If you never use voice chat or content tools, this could be skipped or replaced with a headset.
The Philips Hue lighting looks premium, but the Hue ecosystem can become expensive. It is best for people who actually care about ambient lighting and smart control, not strict budget buyers.
What to upgrade first later
If you want more gaming performance, upgrade the monitor first. If you want the setup to look cleaner, improve cable management next. If you stream or create content, add a webcam and better front lighting. If comfort matters more, upgrade the chair before buying more RGB accessories.
