PC sales overall are down, but sales of pre-built gaming PCs are growing:
http://www.computerworld.com/articl...and-laptops-thrive-in-slumping-pc-market.html
Pricey gaming desktops and laptops thrive in slumping PC market
PC shipments totaled 71.9 million units during the fourth quarter last year, declining by 10.6 percent compared to the fourth quarter of 2014, according to a study released by IDC on Tuesday.
But high-end gaming PCs are the fastest-growing segment alongside all-in-one PCs, IDC analysts said.
Intel last week estimated that gamers refresh PCs roughly every two years. It also estimated that enthusiast gaming PC shipments are growing at about 26 percent per year.
http://www.computerworld.com/articl...and-laptops-thrive-in-slumping-pc-market.html