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It's rough out there, trust me, we know. And there are few signs that things are improving, in fact all the noise from across the globe, from almost every memory company and chip producer, is that it's only getting worse. Yes, it seems like the RAMpocalypse is here to stay, which means buying new hardware to upgrade your gaming PC, or even buying a new desktop or gaming laptop can be a battle.
That's why we've set up this little hub page here to help support you through this difficult time. If we all get together maybe we can minimise the pain just a little bit? The PC Gamer hardware team has been regularly chasing down the best deals on a wide range of gaming tech for years, and you can search through all our hand-picked recommendations below.
But it's not just top-tier hardware that sparks joy, so the PC Gamer team is also recommending some things that bring them happiness in these dark times. Sometimes that might be gaming tech, sometimes a new or beloved board game, or sometimes even just a great read. That is what PC Gamer's Favorite Stuff is all about. And then sometimes all you need is the basics, which is why our Andy takes on a new cheap tech challenge each month hopefully finding new Budget Wins.
And finally, we love building PCs, so we're also letting you know what we think makes for the best PC build in three different categories—budget (or what passes for budget these days), mid range, and high end.
If you find any great deals yourself, hit us up in the comments and share your findings with the group!
Pick a category, or just browse the lot, and check out all the latest PC gaming hardware deals recommended by our own experts.
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The integrated graphics on this processor won't get you gaming at higher resolutions or higher settings in modern games, but it's a great way to get into some light 1080p gaming. This gaming PC mainly acts to get you up and running, and you can then upgrade with a (relatively low-power) discrete GPU down the line, though bear in mind if you want the latest and greatest specs, including processor and RAM, you'll have to upgrade the entire PC, motherboard, too. Also note that you won't be able to keep many games installed at the same time on that 500 GB drive. Key specs: Ryzen 5 5600GT | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 512 GB SSD
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You're making quite a lot of sacrifices here to keep the price tag well under $1,000—namely a pretty lacklustre CPU and only 16 GB of previous-gen RAM. But you are getting an RTX 5060 machine for a very reasonable price in today's market. That means decent, discrete graphics for 1080p and even some lighter 1440p gaming. Key specs: Core 5 120 | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD
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This is a decent little rig for $1,000, primarily thanks to that CPU-GPU combo. For 2026 prices, you're getting some decent 1080p gaming performance for a reasonable price tag. Just bear in mind that you're only getting 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and upgrading to DDR5 in future (presumably when the memory shortage eventually ends) will require a platform upgrade, too. Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD
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If you're on a budget of around $1,000, this is where it's at right now. That's because you're not just getting the RTX 5060, but also a decent Core i5 CPU and 32 GB of RAM. It's not DDR5, but even 32 GB of DDR4 is rare these days thanks to the memory shortage, so this is a great all-round deal. Use promo code ABSIGD20 for the full discount. Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - OUT OF STOCK **
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$1079.99$1399.99
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The main reason to opt for this rig is that in addition to the RTX 5060 Ti, it's also rockin' a 250KF Plus. We love the non-F version (which is the same but has integrated graphics) as it's a genuinely great current-gen processor. The only real downside here is it looks like that 16 GB of RAM is a single stick. Welcome to 2026 and the memory shortage, I guess. Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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$1249$1639.99
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If you're looking for a budget PC, this one is a good shout if you're looking for something for more than just gaming. The Ryzen 7 here is a great mid-range processor that beats many others in its price bracket, and you're getting DDR5 RAM which means the AM5 platform will have some longevity to it. Just note it is only a single stick of DDR5 you're getting. Key specs: Ryzen 7 9700F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD
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$1299$1499
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The headline here is obviously that you're getting an RTX 5070 in a very reasonably priced rig given the 2026 market. The caveat is that CPU is not a full-fledged desktop one, rather a repurposed power-limited and low-cache chip. It's socket AM5, though, so swapping to a decent Ryzen chip should work wonders. Key specs: Ryzen 7 8700F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD
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This is about as cheap as you'll find a gaming PC that not only gives decent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance but also gives plenty of wiggle room in the general processing department. That's thanks not only to the Core i7 chip but also the 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, which offers plenty of peace of mind during this global memory shortage. Sadly you're only getting the 8 GB version of the GPU, though. Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD
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Yes, this is pushing close to RTX 5070 gaming PC territory, but it's still a bit cheaper than decent RTX 5070 rigs. And more importantly, here you're getting a full-fat 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti, which will be enough VRAM to give the GPU some real longevity. Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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$1399.99$1919.99
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For mid-range gaming, this is about as good as you'll get for value in 2026. It might only have 16 GB of RAM, but you're getting a decent processor and an RTX 5070, which makes this gaming PC great for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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We're in the time of compromises, it seems, because this might offer some serious gaming grunt for the cost, but it also skims pretty significantly on memory. 16 GB of DDR4-3200 isn't great all-round, but purely for gaming it should be fine. And you're getting a very nice midrange CPU-GPU combo. Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD
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Another RTX 5070 gaming PC around the $1,500 mark makes me very happy, given the general dearth of great mid-range rigs for under, say, $1,800. This one only has 16 GB of RAM, but that's mostly expected in 2026 given the memory shortage. Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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We are well-rounded folk here at PC Gamer, which means we don't just want to recommend expensive hardware, we want to talk about the things we love in and around the hobby, too. And not all of them have to be expensive.
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That's why we've set up this little hub page here to help support you through this difficult time. If we all get together maybe we can minimise the pain just a little bit? The PC Gamer hardware team has been regularly chasing down the best deals on a wide range of gaming tech for years, and you can search through all our hand-picked recommendations below.
But it's not just top-tier hardware that sparks joy, so the PC Gamer team is also recommending some things that bring them happiness in these dark times. Sometimes that might be gaming tech, sometimes a new or beloved board game, or sometimes even just a great read. That is what PC Gamer's Favorite Stuff is all about. And then sometimes all you need is the basics, which is why our Andy takes on a new cheap tech challenge each month hopefully finding new Budget Wins.
And finally, we love building PCs, so we're also letting you know what we think makes for the best PC build in three different categories—budget (or what passes for budget these days), mid range, and high end.
If you find any great deals yourself, hit us up in the comments and share your findings with the group!
PC Gamer's Hand-picked Deals
Pick a category, or just browse the lot, and check out all the latest PC gaming hardware deals recommended by our own experts.
Hardware 251Gaming PCs 58SSDs 54Storage 54Gaming Monitors 45Gaming Laptops 24Graphics Cards 17Controllers 1Gaming Headsets 1Gaming Audio 1
Acer 36MSI 33Asus 18Crucial 17Samsung 14Andromeda Insights 13Gigabyte 13Team Group 11ASRock 11WD_Black 9iBuyPower 8ABS 7Skytech 7LG 7HP 6
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Yawyore Gaming PC | Ryzen 5 5600GT
The integrated graphics on this processor won't get you gaming at higher resolutions or higher settings in modern games, but it's a great way to get into some light 1080p gaming. This gaming PC mainly acts to get you up and running, and you can then upgrade with a (relatively low-power) discrete GPU down the line, though bear in mind if you want the latest and greatest specs, including processor and RAM, you'll have to upgrade the entire PC, motherboard, too. Also note that you won't be able to keep many games installed at the same time on that 500 GB drive. Key specs: Ryzen 5 5600GT | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 512 GB SSD
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$599.99$819.99
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ABS Cyclone Aqua | RTX 5060
You're making quite a lot of sacrifices here to keep the price tag well under $1,000—namely a pretty lacklustre CPU and only 16 GB of previous-gen RAM. But you are getting an RTX 5060 machine for a very reasonable price in today's market. That means decent, discrete graphics for 1080p and even some lighter 1440p gaming. Key specs: Core 5 120 | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4 | 1 TB SSD
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$899$999.99
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Stormcraft Sirius | RTX 5060
This is a decent little rig for $1,000, primarily thanks to that CPU-GPU combo. For 2026 prices, you're getting some decent 1080p gaming performance for a reasonable price tag. Just bear in mind that you're only getting 16 GB of DDR4 RAM, and upgrading to DDR5 in future (presumably when the memory shortage eventually ends) will require a platform upgrade, too. Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD
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$999.99$1299.99
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ABS Cyclone Aqua | RTX 5060
If you're on a budget of around $1,000, this is where it's at right now. That's because you're not just getting the RTX 5060, but also a decent Core i5 CPU and 32 GB of RAM. It's not DDR5, but even 32 GB of DDR4 is rare these days thanks to the memory shortage, so this is a great all-round deal. Use promo code ABSIGD20 for the full discount. Key specs: Core i5 14400F | RTX 5060 | 32 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - OUT OF STOCK **
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$1079.99$1399.99
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CyberPowerPC Gamer Xtreme | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB
The main reason to opt for this rig is that in addition to the RTX 5060 Ti, it's also rockin' a 250KF Plus. We love the non-F version (which is the same but has integrated graphics) as it's a genuinely great current-gen processor. The only real downside here is it looks like that 16 GB of RAM is a single stick. Welcome to 2026 and the memory shortage, I guess. Key specs: Core Ultra 5 250KF Plus | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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$1249$1639.99
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iBuyPower Element SE | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB
If you're looking for a budget PC, this one is a good shout if you're looking for something for more than just gaming. The Ryzen 7 here is a great mid-range processor that beats many others in its price bracket, and you're getting DDR5 RAM which means the AM5 platform will have some longevity to it. Just note it is only a single stick of DDR5 you're getting. Key specs: Ryzen 7 9700F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD
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$1299$1499
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MSI Codex Z2C | RTX 5070
The headline here is obviously that you're getting an RTX 5070 in a very reasonably priced rig given the 2026 market. The caveat is that CPU is not a full-fledged desktop one, rather a repurposed power-limited and low-cache chip. It's socket AM5, though, so swapping to a decent Ryzen chip should work wonders. Key specs: Ryzen 7 8700F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD
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iBuyPower Slate | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB
This is about as cheap as you'll find a gaming PC that not only gives decent 1080p and 1440p gaming performance but also gives plenty of wiggle room in the general processing department. That's thanks not only to the Core i7 chip but also the 32 GB of DDR5 RAM, which offers plenty of peace of mind during this global memory shortage. Sadly you're only getting the 8 GB version of the GPU, though. Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5060 Ti 8 GB | 32 GB DDR5-5200 | 1 TB SSD
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$1399$1799
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HP Omen 35L Valorant | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB
Yes, this is pushing close to RTX 5070 gaming PC territory, but it's still a bit cheaper than decent RTX 5070 rigs. And more importantly, here you're getting a full-fat 16 GB RTX 5060 Ti, which will be enough VRAM to give the GPU some real longevity. Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5060 Ti 16 GB | 16 GB DDR5-6000 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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$1399.99$1919.99
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MSI Codex R2 AI | RTX 5070
For mid-range gaming, this is about as good as you'll get for value in 2026. It might only have 16 GB of RAM, but you're getting a decent processor and an RTX 5070, which makes this gaming PC great for 1080p and 1440p gaming. Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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Skytech Gaming Blaze 5 | RTX 5070
We're in the time of compromises, it seems, because this might offer some serious gaming grunt for the cost, but it also skims pretty significantly on memory. 16 GB of DDR4-3200 isn't great all-round, but purely for gaming it should be fine. And you're getting a very nice midrange CPU-GPU combo. Key specs: Core i7 14700F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR4-3200 | 1 TB SSD
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$1599.99$1699.99
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Acer Nitro 85 | RTX 5070
Another RTX 5070 gaming PC around the $1,500 mark makes me very happy, given the general dearth of great mid-range rigs for under, say, $1,800. This one only has 16 GB of RAM, but that's mostly expected in 2026 given the memory shortage. Key specs: Core Ultra 7 265F | RTX 5070 | 16 GB DDR5 | 1 TB SSD ** 14/09/2026 - PRICE UP **
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We are well-rounded folk here at PC Gamer, which means we don't just want to recommend expensive hardware, we want to talk about the things we love in and around the hobby, too. And not all of them have to be expensive.
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