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.

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 ...

Luke has been working in consumer tech for over a decade and is an expert in cameras, computing, VR and audio. He joined Pocket-lint in 2021 and can always be found writing reviews, news and features ...