I've checked gaming PC deals every week for two years and I'm not exaggerating when I say there isn't a single well-priced PC left Even AMD builds are now depressing to look at. PC Gamer · Aug 29
Resurrected RTX 3060 12GB price jumps 45% in the two months since it was revived — 2021-era GPU now costs nearly $500 across most retailers The RTX 3060 12GB was revived to offer consumers a budget GPU with a relatively large VRAM pool, but it has succumbed to the same fate as every other SKU like it. Launched at around $330, most variants now cost close to $500. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 27
The revived RTX 3060 12GB now costs more than the current-gen RTX 5050, and it makes me feel bad for entry-level PC players The relaunched Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 12GB is now more expensive than a new-gen RTX 5050, as prices have jumped up by around $150. GamesRadar · Aug 26
Standalone RTX 5090s now cost at least $4,800, more than entire pre-built PCs with the same GPU inside — Who's buying anything when the market is this chaotic? After NVIDIA's recent GPU price hikes, it's now cheaper to buy an entire pre-built RTX 5090 gaming PC with CPU, RAM, storage, motherboard, PSU, case, and more than to buy an RTX 5090 alone. Here's why it's happening and what you should do next. Windows Central · Aug 17
I tested a CPU cooler that looks like a V8 engine — and this air-powered monster performs like one, too Cooler Master's V8 ACE 3DHP CPU air cooler includes extra heatpipes within an incredibly dense heatsink, and it comes at a cost that just might be worth it. Windows Central · Aug 15
Older Raptor Lake CPUs are a ‘core part of the portfolio’ for years to come, says Intel — there’s been a ‘sudden inrush of demand’ for LGA 1700 chips due to DDR5 prices Intel has seen a “sudden inrush” of demand for Raptor Lake CPUs, and it says they’ll remain a part of the company’s lineup for desktop builders “for years to come.” Tom’s Hardware · Aug 14
The RTX 5070 is creeping ever closer to $1,000, and the mid-range PC gamer in me is in mourning Average Nvidia RTX 5070 prices at Newegg have hit $900, and it's killing the mid-range PC gaming scene that used to strike a performance and price balance. GamesRadar · Aug 11
GeForce RTX 50-series GPU prices spike as much as 39% as Blackwell price hikes hit the US — RTX 5070 gets a 36% hike, RTX 5060 up 27% at the median of Newegg listings After recent news of price hikes on RTX 50-series GPUs in other regions, those same increases now appear to have come Stateside, as Newegg prices for some Blackwell cards have spiked as much as 39% compared to June 2026. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 10
I went hands-on with this portable and compact gaming PC case — and now I'm planning my first mini ITX build Cooler Master surprises me with a compact, airflow‑centric PC case that suits a portable gaming rig more than perhaps anything else — and it's a bargain at $55. Windows Central · Aug 9
Nvidia RTX 5090 ships in bizarre 8-motherboard bundle — retailers hold GPUs hostage similar to the crypto boom Taiwanese ecommerce platform PChome24h is packaging RTX 5090 GPUs with a crazy number of motherboards, entry-to-mid-range GPUs, and several other components. While interesting, these combos are alarming as they show the direction that the PC building industry is headed. Tom’s Hardware · Aug 8
Beat the AI price surge on PC hardware — leverage Newegg combo deals, track Amazon prices, and shop refurb outlets like Woot With prices skyrocketing, it’s more important than ever to follow these guidelines to help you find great deals on PC hardware. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 31
Examining the best options for PCIe SSDs during the RAMpocalypse — capacity trumps raw speed for most tasks High SSD speeds are helpful in many applications, but should they trump the capacity of the SSD when it comes to gaming? Tom’s Hardware · Jul 30
The new HP Omen 16 Slim isn't actually that skinny, but it is a surprisingly good budget gaming laptop - if you can get it at the right price The HP Omen 16 Slim does a surprisingly good job of the currently almost impossible task of serving up decent laptop gaming at an affordable price. TechRadar · Jul 29
One year into the AI-induced RAM apocalypse — how much does memory actually cost, and is there hope for a more affordable future? We look at the state of the DIY RAM market over the last 12 months. Tom’s Hardware · Jul 28
Windows Central · Jul 20 AMD's Ryzen 7 7700X3D looks like a steal at $279, but you'll still end up paying more for less power — what gives? AMD has already cut the price of its new Ryzen 7 7700X3D gaming CPU just days after its launch. Does that mean it's actually a better deal than its superior 7800X3D sibling? Not in 2026. Here's what most people are missing when they look at CPU prices.
Windows Central · Jun 29 It may cost $1,799, but MSI's new handheld gaming PC has already sold out at Best Buy, Newegg, Micro Center, and B&H MSI’s newest handheld gaming PC launched at a steep $1,799 price point, but that didn’t slow demand. The device sold out at Best Buy, Newegg, Micro Center, and B&H shortly after listings went live, leaving early buyers scrambling to secure units before stock disappeared.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 29 AMD EXPO ULL RAM drops at jaw-dropping $1,099 despite promises of it being 'effectively the same price' — DDR5-6000 C26 32GB kit sports 80% ULL tax Newegg has started selling G.Skill’s Trident Z5 NeoX memory kits featuring AMD ULL technology, and the prices are already high.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 25 Scalpers circle AMD's Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, asking for $600 or more — re-released CPU sees inconsistent inventory on release day Scalpers are trying to capitalize on the release of the Ryzen 7 5800X3D 10th Anniversary Edition, asking nearly double the CPU's suggested retail price.
Windows Central · Jun 18 You can buy an Xbox Series X, PS5, and Switch 2 for less than the MSI Claw 8 EX AI+ — It feels to me like the handheld PC gaming era is over MSI's new Claw 8 EX AI+ is a beauty with the best performance I've ever seen in a gaming handheld, but at $1,799, gamers can get a whole lot more value elsewhere. Like, say, three modern consoles.
Tom’s Hardware · Jun 13 Nvidia raises RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell GPU pricing to $13,250 — 55% increase over MSRP in a year's time Nvidia now sells the RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell graphics cards for $13,250, while partner offerings start at $11,359.99.
Tom’s Hardware · Apr 22 Where to buy AMD's Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 — more L3 cache and dual 3D V-cache-stacked CCDs The Ryzen 9 9950X3D2 processor is AMD's latest CPU release. Here's where you can pick one up.
Tom’s Guide · Apr 17 From Allbirds' lunacy to Mediatek's 'cautious optimism,' why I'm finally hopeful about ridiculous RAM prices RAM prices are falling at the speed of a glacier, while companies like Allbirds pivot to AI lunacy. I dive into MediaTek’s "cautious optimism" and why you should keep your wallet closed until the April 20 tariff wildcard plays out.
PC Gamer · Mar 24 Intel's new 200K Plus chips support ultra-fast DRAM out of the box but as my tests show, there's little benefit for most PC gamers in using warp-speed stuff Unless you've got a very specific setup that involves an Intel CPU, an RTX 5090, a 1080p monitor, and potato-quality graphics settings.
Windows Central · Mar 23 I'm seriously impressed with Intel's new Core Ultra 200S Plus desktop CPUs — content creators could be swept up by the 250K and 270K at these genuinely affordable prices Intel's Core Ultra 200S series CPUs come as a duo of Arrow Lake Refresh processors, and they're refreshingly cheap for creators, with gaming benefits to boot.
TechRadar · Mar 20 I tested Asus’ new open earbuds for weeks, and I love their great sound and comfort level — but they’re so ugly I’m actually impressed The Asus Rog Cetra Open earbuds are seriously comfortable, but their high price tag and ugly design make them difficult to wholeheartedly recommend.