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It is now cheaper to buy a pre-built gaming PC than building one yourself — this RAM price crisis is only going to get worse from here

Whenever a friend came to me asking for gaming PC advice, my tip was always the same: build it yourself. Beyond it (normally) being cheaper, there’s just something so therapeutically satisfying about ...
Ars Technica

Pre-Built Gaming PC

My wife's current computer has an Intel i5-9600k, NVIDIA GTX1080, WD Blue 3D NAND M.2 2280 SSD,, and using a LG QHD (2560 x 1440), 165Hz, 1ms monitor. I built it back in 2019 so its over 6 years old ...
PC Gamer

With memory prices as they are, pre-built PCs like this $900 RTX 5060 gaming PC with 32 GB of DDR5-6000 might be the way to go

What a world we live in: we're at a point with memory prices where I'm recommending builds based on their RAM configurations. I'm exaggerating a little, of course—this is a great Black Friday gaming ...
SlashGear

Can You Upgrade A Pre-Built PC? The Answer May Not Be That Simple

Upgrading a pre-built PC sounds like a practical way to extend a computer's lifespan and enhance its performance. At first glance, it seems like it would be an easier undertaking than building a PC ...
Gizmodo

RAM Prices Are So Bad, PC Builders Are Telling Consumers to BYO Memory

All products featured here are independently selected by our editors and writers. If you buy something through links on our site, Gizmodo may earn an affiliate commission. Reading time 3 minutes The ...