Before you price out a single PC, answer these five questions. They'll shape everything from room layout to long-term cost.
1. How many players compete at once?
Your largest team format sets your minimum station count.
2. Will you broadcast?
Streaming and casting need their own space, hardware, and network capacity.
3. Who owns the network?
Get IT involved early. Esports traffic has specific requirements.
4. What's the refresh plan?
Budget for hardware replacement on a three- to four-year cycle.
5. Who runs it day to day?
A great room needs a coach, a club, or a coordinator to keep it busy.