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This is all the best PC gaming gear we recommend in one techie tier list
The guide Here are PC Gamer's hardware picks, based on years of experience and expert knowledge, all in an easily digestible but admittedly big ol' list.
AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D CPU review
Score: 87% A factory overclocked golden sample for a modest premium.
AMD's unannounced dual-CCD 3D V-Cache monster chip appears in official AMD docs
news The new AMD Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 has shown up in an EEC listing from Friday.
Asus is NOT killing off the RTX 5070 Ti as Asus issues statment saying 'certain media may have received incomplete information'
news Hardware Unboxed cited conversations it's had with Asus over the EoL status it has applied to the RTX 5070 Ti. Asus says, no we haven't.
Asus and MSI have now both clarified the RTX 5070 Ti hasn't received an end-of-life status
new Asus has officially echoed its response to us yesterday and MSI has confirmed it has "no plans to EoL anything."
Best office chairs for gaming in 2026: The top seats for work and gaming that I've tried and tested
Take a seat Take care of your spine with the best office chairs for gaming.
Best mechanical keyboards in 2026: The clacky boards I'd buy in a heartbeat
Click Clack Make the switch with our guide to the best mechanical gaming keyboards.
The best Mini-ITX PC case in 2026: the top tiny cases I've tested so far
Mini but Mighty Go compact and cute with the best Mini-ITX PC cases.
The best wireless gaming earbuds in 2026: These are the buds I'd allow to whisper sweet nothings into my ears
Budding gamers So you finally managed to bag a Steam Deck or ROG Ally, now what are the best gaming earbuds to go with it?
Best curved monitors for gaming in 2026: These are the bendy displays I'd plant myself in front of
Bendy Immerse yourself to the max with these vision-enclosing panels.
Best mini PCs in 2026: The compact computers I love the most
Teeny Peecees Searching for a new super-compact gaming machine? Look no further.
Best 4K gaming monitors in 2026: the ultra hi-res panels I highly recommend
4K Vision The best 4K gaming monitor has all the bells and whistles an enthusiast could ever want or need.
Best gaming motherboards in 2026: these are the AMD and Intel mobos I'd build a system around today
Best Mobo The best gaming motherboards from the top Intel and AMD chipsets.
Best graphics card for laptops in 2026: the mobile GPUs I'd want in my next gaming laptop
Go mobile Helping you pick the right graphics silicon for your next laptop purchase.
Best gaming mouse in 2026: I've tested the very best mice and these are my top picks
Pinpoint The best gaming mouse for every game, budget, grip, and size.
Best CPU for gaming in 2026: These are the chips I recommend for gaming, productivity, and peace of mind
Happy Cores Fire up your rig with the best CPU for gaming. More cores, more clocks, more of everything that matters.
Best SSD for gaming in 2026: the fastest and the best value solid state drives to perk up your PC
Speedy storage Give your gaming PC a serious speed boost with the best SSD for gaming.
Best wireless gaming headsets in 2026: the top cans I'd buy myself
Untethered The best wireless gaming headsets allow you to enjoy your games and music tangle-free.
Best gaming keyboards in 2026: the fastest, smoothest and loveliest boards I've tested
Keyed in The best gaming keyboards have it all: style, ergonomics, and of course, the most satisfying clickity clacks.
Best graphics cards in 2026: I've tested pretty much every AMD and Nvidia GPU of the past 20 years and these are today's top cards
Pixel Pushers I've made a career out of prodding graphics cards and this has been the toughest set of recommendations I can remember.
Best handheld gaming PC in 2026: my recommendations for the best portable powerhouses
Portable PC PC gaming has officially gone portable, and these handheld gaming PCs are mighty quick.
Best gaming chair in 2026: I've tested a ton of gaming chairs and these are the seats I'd suggest for any PC gamer
Take a seat Treat your body to one of the best gaming chairs and sit like a royal on your new throne.
Best gaming desk in 2026: my top picks for standing, sitting and everything in between
Top Desks We've chosen the best gaming desks based on hours of playing on both sitting and standing desks, just to see which is worth your money.
