Games can expose the whole system
A demanding game stresses graphics, processor performance, memory, storage, cooling and drivers at the same time. That makes gaming one of the most practical ways to understand whether a PC is balanced. Smooth performance is not only about an average frame-rate result; consistency, loading behavior, input response and stability matter as well.
Barry's Rigs 'n Reviews was historically associated with game coverage as well as hardware reviews, which fits the enthusiast perspective. Hardware choices make more sense when they are connected to the software people actually want to run, and game settings often reveal the difference between a theoretical benchmark advantage and a visible improvement.
When evaluating a game on PC, note resolution, quality settings, driver version and the system used. Without that context, performance observations are hard to compare. It is also useful to separate technical performance from opinions about story, art, level design or controls.
Follow the hardware connection
Graphics cards are the obvious companion topic, but peripherals and networking can be just as important for competitive or online play. A stable connection and predictable controls often matter more to the experience than a small increase in peak frame rate.
For older games, Retro Tech provides the platform context needed to understand why certain visual features or performance targets were significant at the time.