5 Ideas to Customise Your Gaming Rig (With Price Guide)
Your gaming rig is more than a machine—it’s your command centre, your comfort zone, your creative outlet. Whether you’re grinding ranked or exploring open worlds, your setup should feel like yours.
Here are five impactful ways to customise your rig — complete with price ranges and where to get started.
1. Upgrade Your Gaming Mousepad (Obviously)
A custom gaming mousepad is one of the fastest and most satisfying upgrades you can make. Whether you're repping your favourite anime, keeping it minimalist, or uploading your own design, a high-quality mousepad ties everything together.
Price: $59 – $99
Where to buy: Tako Mats – 100% Australian-made, stitched edge, Large to XXL
Pro tip: Go full-desk size—it feels incredible and doubles as surface protection.
2. Add RGB—But Make It Tasteful
RGB lighting doesn’t need to be over-the-top. Think underglow LED strips, ambient monitor backlights, or synced lighting through your peripherals. It can elevate your setup when done with intention. Nanoleaf is the benchmark for stylish wall-based RGB, but you don't need to go that far straight away.
Price: $90 – $250
Where to buy: Amazon, Scorptec, Mwave, or Umart (look for Govee, NZXT, Corsair, or Razer options)
Tip: Choose smart RGB gear that syncs through software like iCUE or Synapse for seamless control.
3. Cable Management = Instant Clean Aesthetic
Nothing ruins a beautiful rig faster than cable chaos. Clean it up with clips, sleeves, raceways, and Velcro ties—your future self will thank you.
Price: $10 – $40
Where to buy: IKEA (Signum), Bunnings, Officeworks, or Amazon (look for cable kits or desk-specific raceways)
Even a $10 fix can make your setup look instantly more pro.
4. Customise Your Keyboard
Custom keyboards are one of the most satisfying personalisation options—pick your switch feel, colourway, layout, and keycaps. It’s functional, expressive, and surprisingly addictive.
Price: $120 – $400+ (depending on how deep you go)
Where to buy: Keebz n Cables, Daily Clack, SwitchLab, MechKB (all Aussie-based)
Start small with a hot-swappable board and upgrade from there.
5. Showcase Your Personality
Give your desk some soul. Whether it’s anime, Marvel, retro games, or pop culture—your space should reflect you. Pop Vinyls are an easy start, but figurines, pins, plushies, or framed art all do the job.
Price: $20 – $80 depending on your obsession
Where to buy: Popcultcha, EB Games, Zing, JB Hi-Fi, local comic shops, or second-hand on eBay
Tip: Try themed displays with LED shelves or stands for extra impact.
For the Player
There’s no “perfect” setup—only what feels right for you. Whether you’re going full aesthetic or just chasing performance, these upgrades bring your rig to life. Start with the mat beneath your mouse, and let your personality build from there.
