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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.

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Lenovo Legion Tower 5i Gen 8 gaming PC

PC shipments grew in 2025 but the market 'will be far different in 12 months given how quickly the memory situation is evolving'

By James Bentley published

News "We might also see PC memory specifications be lowered on average to preserve memory inventory on hand".

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Two DDR5 RAM modules lit up in pink inside a gaming PC

PC gaming has a pricing problem, and the memory crisis is compounding it in a way that's utterly heartbreaking for our hobby

By Andy Edser published

Hard times Money, money, money.

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Hard times
The Alienware Area 51 desktop PC, with the side of the case removed showing the internals, and with the Alienware logo lit up in purple in the top right.

Alienware's new Area-51 desktop PCs are built for upgrading as it finally ditches the proprietary parts and covers everything in QR codes

By Andy Edser published

News The era of upgrade hell may be over for Alienware fans.

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An iBuyPower gaming PC being set up on a desktop.

iBuyPower RDY Y40 Valorant VCTA R003 review

By Jacob Ridley published

Shipshape A ready-made machine with a lot to offer.

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iBuyPower Gaming RDY SLMBG218 three quater shot on red.

iBuyPower Gaming RDY SLMBG218 PC review

By Alan Dexter last updated

Review The CPU focus will appeal to a niche but gamers would benefit more from a better GPU.

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NZXT Streaming Plus BLD Kit three quarter shot on red.

NZXT Streaming Plus BLD Kit PC review

By Alan Dexter published

Review Lego for adults… and there's nothing wrong with adults playing with Lego either.

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Build Redux Good three quarter view on red.

Build Redux 'Good' PC review

By Alan Dexter published

Review A good spec and build produce a good gaming PC.

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The Acer Nitro 50 gaming PC three quarter view.

Acer Nitro 50 PC review

By Katie Wickens published

Review It games, but this config really suffers when it comes to storage.

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The ABS gaming PC three quarter view on red.

ABS Master PC review

By Katie Wickens published

Review A stalwart gaming PC that's almost perfect for the price.

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