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Best gaming keyboards in 2026: we've tested the latest Hall effect, mechanical, TKL, 60% and more
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Keyed in The best gaming keyboards, according to our testers.

Arc Raiders is a shining beacon of hope in the darkest times of the RAMpocalypse, proving 8 GB budget graphics cards don't have to miss out on glorious graphics
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Is an Alienware Area-51 laptop really for you? Your questions answered
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Everything you need to know before pulling the trigger on an Alienware Area-51 gaming laptop.

Intel's new 200K Plus chips support ultra-fast DRAM out of the box but as my tests show, there's little benefit for most PC gamers in using warp-speed stuff
By Nick Evanson published
Warped speed Unless you've got a very specific setup that involves an Intel CPU, an RTX 5090, a 1080p monitor, and potato-quality graphics settings.

I've tested Intel's new Binary Optimization Tool to see what all the fuss is about and while it's almost everything the chip giant claims it to be, few PC gamers will ever see the benefits
By Nick Evanson published
Benching BOT It really does work but with so few CPUs and games supporting it, BOT will mean nothing to most enthusiasts.

Best cheap gaming PC deals
By Jacob Fox last updated
Deals Our simple advice: don't pay full price for a gaming PC.

This is all the best PC gaming gear we recommend in one techie tier list
By Dave James last updated
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.

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.
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