PCWorld outlines nine essential PC upgrades to prepare systems for 2026, focusing on components like CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and cooling solutions. Key recommendations include 32GB RAM for gamers, GPUs ...

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Building a capable gaming PC relies on two primary components: the CPU and GPU (or graphics card, in common parlance). While having a powerful desktop CPU in your gaming rig is important, the latter ...

I've looked at a lot of new PC gaming tech this year. Looking at my Steam Replay listing, far more than I've consistently played new games, that's for sure. From the RTX 40-series refresh in January, ...