Rising RAM prices are forcing Valley PC users to delay upgrades, scale back builds, or buy used parts as memory costs surge ...

The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Without beating around the bush, PC gaming is expensive these days. Or, at the very least, it certainly feels like it is. With the prices of the best graphics cards still way too high, it might feel ...

Prices for DDR5 RAM have more than doubled since November 2025, to the point that for the cost of 64GB, you could buy a PlayStation 5 Pro. Let's all blame generative AI for this one -- the massive ...

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 ...

Is your PC slow, programs start sluggishly, and current games stutter? This does not automatically mean that you need a new computer. Targeted upgrades are often enough to significantly improve ...

If you can, of course, it's best to save up for the specs you want, and strike when the timing is right. Unfortunately, it's ...

Building or upgrading a gaming PC can feel overwhelming, especially with new hardware releases every year. But smart, strategic upgrades can dramatically boost performance without breaking the bank.

What’s happened? If you thought the news around RAM and SSD prices surging couldn’t get any worse, well, do we have some worse news for you. Micron has officially announced that it will exit the ...

On the same day our staff imagined this as a possible trend for 2026, Maingear comes right out and proves that we’re not crazy. But also, this is crazy.

Not running compatibility checks across all components is one of the more common PC building mistakes one can make, which can lead to a frustrating experience with returns and further delays for the ...

What if we move to 16GB of RAM, which has long been considered the sweet spot? Things are going to work much better. In fact, with 16GB of RAM, most of the problems with 8GB go away, except for one -- ...