Guides
Buying advice for gaming PCs and consoles, written around what parts cost right now rather than at launch. Prices have moved a lot during the 2026 memory shortage, so every guide says when its prices were checked.
Graphics cards: best graphics card for 1440p · graphics cards for a $1,000 PC
Building a PC: how to build a gaming PC · what $1,000 buys now · a PC for 4K gaming
Upgrades: is 16 GB of RAM enough? · best PS5 SSD for GTA 6 · is the Ryzen 5 5600X still worth it?
Not sure where to start? Read the 1440p guide. I think 1440p is the resolution most people should be buying for in 2026, and the graphics card is where most of the money goes.
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Black Friday 2026 PC Deals: The Prices a Real Deal Has to Beat
Graphics cards and RAM cost far more than at launch, so a big Black Friday discount can still be a bad price.…
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Best PS5 SSD for GTA 6: What to Buy at November 2026 Prices
GTA VI needs up to 212 GB. Which M.2 SSDs meet Sony’s PS5 requirements, what they cost during the memory shortage, which…
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Is 16 GB of RAM Still Enough for Gaming in 2026?
What recent testing and 2026 system requirements say about 16 GB vs 32 GB of RAM, why 8 GB graphics cards change…
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Best Graphics Card for 1440p in 2026: What’s Worth Buying at Today’s Prices
Which graphics card to buy for 1440p gaming at November 2026 prices: RX 9070, RX 9070 XT and NVIDIA’s options compared on…
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The Best PC for 4K Gaming in 2026: Parts Guide and Example Builds
The best parts for a 4K gaming PC in 2026, what they cost during the memory shortage, which cards you can actually…
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Best Graphics Cards for a $1,000 Gaming PC in 2026
The best budget and mid-range graphics cards for a $1,000 gaming PC in 2026, which ones you can actually buy, what they…
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How to Build a Gaming PC in 2026: Step-by-Step Guide
A step-by-step guide to building a gaming PC in 2026, from installing the CPU to the first boot, DDR5 memory training and…
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Budget Gaming PC Build for 2026: What $1,000 Really Buys Now
What a budget gaming PC really costs in 2026: two parts lists built around the RTX 5060, one on AM4 with DDR4…