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I've checked gaming PC deals every week for two years and I'm not exaggerating when I say there isn't a…
The PC gaming market is experiencing significant price increases across components, largely due to a global memory shortage and rising GPU costs. Deals that were considered good a year ago are now the norm, forcing prospective buyers to adjust their expectations. The ongoing AI boom's demand for computing silicon is also cited as a contributing factor to the current market conditions.
Newegg's anti-Prime Day deals are live: all the biggest monitor, handheld, PC, and component deals we've found
Newegg is running its own sales event to compete with Amazon's Prime Day, focusing on deals for PC hardware, gaming laptops, components, and handheld gaming devices. While acknowledging that prices may not be at their lowest, the retailer aims to offer competitive savings for PC enthusiasts.
Silicon Motion says 'the retail SSD market has almost disappeared' as NAND shifts towards AI servers and OEMs scoop up the drives that usually sit in our gaming PCs
Silicon Motion reports that the retail SSD market has significantly diminished as demand shifts towards AI servers. Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) are increasingly sourcing complete SSDs from module makers due to NAND supply shortages, impacting availability for consumers. This trend, observed since late last year, suggests a challenging outlook for the consumer SSD market.
My favorite budget CPU cooler just got a big update, boosting its cooling performance
Thermalright has released the third iteration of its budget-friendly CPU cooler, the Peerless Assassin 120 SE V3. This update features slimmer, faster-spinning fans and a revised fin design, aiming to improve cooling performance. The cooler remains compatible with AMD AM4/AM5 and Intel LGA 1851/1700/1150/1151/1200 sockets and is priced at $37.
Lura Kompletts PC-konfigurator – vinn gamingdator
Komplett has launched a new PC configurator designed to prevent users from selecting incompatible components. To promote the tool, they are hosting a contest where participants can win the gaming PC they build if they manage to bypass the configurator's safeguards. The contest runs until June 1, 2026.
You've heard of putting your graphics card in the oven, but have you heard of putting your entire gaming PC inside…
SignalRGB has created a unique dual-PC chassis built inside a functional air fryer oven. This custom build features two independent gaming PCs, each equipped with an Intel Core Ultra 5 processor, 16GB RAM, and a 1TB SSD, with one system also including an RTX 5060 graphics card. The company is hosting a giveaway for a chance to win one of these unconventional setups.
PC RAM prices are so high that gaming PCs with 32GB just dropped 20% on Steam
The latest Steam Hardware Survey for March 2026 indicates a significant 20.31% drop in gaming PCs equipped with 32GB of RAM, attributed to high PC RAM prices. Consequently, configurations with 16GB, 12GB, and 8GB of RAM have seen notable increases. The survey also shows the Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 has overtaken the RTX 4060 as the most used GPU, while generic 'AMD Radeon Graphics' have risen in popularity.
This Redditor has built a stained glass-style panel for their gaming PC with a 'magnificent and luxurious…
A Reddit user named Nososochek has created a stained glass-style panel for their gaming PC over a two-month period. The custom modification involves manually coating sections of the tempered glass with a special acrylic to achieve a stained glass effect, showcasing a deer illustration.
