The other guy didn't beat you because his screen runs at 120hz.
For me, "PC Gaming Master Race" isn't about being hardcore, or being a competitive twitch shooter champion. It's about a better gameplay experience. The game looks better and runs smoother. Many are more readily moddable for better personal experience. It doesn't take $2000 to build a PC that runs any game out there are 1080p@60fps solid, with graphics settings cranked up. This machine will substantially outperform a console in terms of overall graphics quality. Plus, we get better peripherals.
Sure, spending $2000 on a high-end PC with high-refresh monitor can give you a tiny reaction advantage over the other guy with a slow machine. But this isn't a huge deal. Player skill will be by far the dominant factor.
I find as much fun in the building and customizing as the playing games. It's a hobby, a bit of an art form for me.
Night shot with the UV LEDs lighting up the tubes and fittings. (the camera makes the UV look like bright purple, but yours eyes don't pick up the UV quite as strong)
Yes, it cost a lot