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An MSI graphics card, an AMD CPU, and a Corsair PC case

Best gaming PC builds: Shop all our recommended system builds as we ride out the RAMpocalypse

By Andy Edser last updated

DIY Pick the products from our latest recommendations.

DIY
An MSI MEG X870E Ace Max motherboard on a desk.

MSI MEG X870E Ace Max review

By Antony Leather published

Score: 88% Bigger BIOS, better overclocking.

Score: 88%
MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi on a desk.

MSI MAG B850 Gaming Plus Max WiFi review

By Antony Leather published

Score: 75% Bigger BIOS, better overclocking.

Score: 75%
A highly detailed photograph of an AMD Zen 5 CCD chiplet, showing the fundamental cores and cache structures

One leaker's cryptic post suggests that AMD's next Ryzen lineup will have some serious core configurations across the range

By Nick Evanson published

News From a six-core entry-level chip, all the way up to a dual-CCD, 24-core range topper.

News
An image showing two retail packaging boxes for AMD Ryzen processors against a green gradient background and a PC Gamer Recommended logo in the corner.

Best CPU for gaming in 2026: These are the chips I recommend for gaming, productivity, and peace of mind

By Jacob Ridley last updated

Happy Cores Fire up your rig with the best CPU for gaming. More cores, more clocks, more of everything that matters.

Happy Cores
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor

Ryzen still rising: AMD's processor revenue climbs 34% from last year, thanks to 'multiple generations' of Zen-powered chips

By Andy Edser published

News But Intel's new and next-gen offerings loom large.

News
MSI MAG X870 Tomahawk WiFi and Asus ROG Maximum Z790 Hero gaming motherboards on a green background with a PC Gamer Recommended label

Best gaming motherboards in 2026: these are the AMD and Intel mobos I'd build a system around today

By Dave James last updated

Best Mobo The best gaming motherboards from the top Intel and AMD chipsets.

Best Mobo
Asus and ASRock Mini-ITX motherboards

Best Mini-ITX motherboards in 2026: My pick from all the mini mobo marvels I've tested

By Nick Evanson last updated

Mini marvels The best Mini-ITX motherboards for both Intel and AMD.

Mini marvels
The Velocity Micro Raptor ES40 and HP Omen 35L gaming PCs on a blue background with the PC Gamer recommended badge in the top right corner

Best gaming PCs in 2026: these are the rigs and brands I recommend today

By Dave James last updated

Perfect PC Everything you need to know about buying the best prebuilt gaming PC.

Perfect PC
MSI Vector 16 HX AI and Razer Blade 16 gaming laptops on a blue background with a PC Gamer logo in the foreground

The best gaming laptops in Australia for 2026: I've tested the best laptops for gaming of this generation and here are the ones I recommend

By Dave James last updated

Portable powerhouses Don't compromise on power or portability with the best gaming laptops.

Portable powerhouses
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