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Buying guides, deal roundups, and price drop tips for CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and motherboards. Find the best deals on Amazon UK.

PC Parts Blog

Buying guides, deal roundups, and price drop tips for CPUs, GPUs, RAM, SSDs, and motherboards. Find the best deals on Amazon UK.

ssdstorage

SSD Warranty Claims: What UK Buyers Need to Know in 2026

SK hynix, Crucial and Samsung are refunding failed SSDs at their original price instead of replacing them, as drive prices double. Here's what UK buyers can do about it.

31 August 20267 min read

ssdstorage

SSD Warranty Claims: What UK Buyers Need to Know in 2026

SK hynix, Crucial and Samsung are refunding failed SSDs at their original price instead of replacing them, as drive prices double. Here's what UK buyers can do about it.

31 August 20267 min read

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DDR5 RAM Prices Are Exploding: What UK Buyers Should Do

DDR5 RAM prices have nearly quintupled in Germany since July 2025. Here's why it's happening, what's driving it, and what UK PC buyers should do now.

17 August 20267 min read

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CPU Cooler Clearance: How to Check It Before You Buy

Noctua found more than half of tested PC cases misstate CPU cooler clearance by up to 10mm. Here's how to check the real number before you buy.

10 August 20267 min read

ssdstorage

Does SSD Speed Matter for Gaming? PCIe 5.0 vs 4.0

Faster SSDs promise quicker load times, but does PCIe 5.0 actually help in games? Here's what the evidence says before you pay for speed you won't use.

9 August 20267 min read

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How Much RAM Do You Need for Windows 11 in 2026?

Microsoft just deleted its own 32GB RAM advice for Windows 11 as prices soar. Here's how much RAM UK PC buyers actually need in 2026, tier by tier.

8 August 20267 min read

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9800X3D vs 9950X3D: Which Gaming CPU to Buy in 2026

The 9800X3D and 9950X3D trade blows in gaming benchmarks, but only one justifies its UK price tag. Here's which to buy and where to put the difference.

8 August 20267 min read

motherboardsuk-pricing

Motherboard Prices UK: Why They Could Jump 50% in Q3 2026

Motherboard PCB costs have risen over 50% in 2026, and ASUS, Gigabyte and MSI are reportedly planning to pass it on. What that means for UK buyers.

6 August 20266 min read

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PSU Wattage Guide 2026: How Many Watts Does Your GPU Need?

How many watts does your PSU actually need for an RTX 50-series or RX 9000-series GPU? A practical 2026 UK guide to sizing, headroom and connector safety.

5 August 20268 min read

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How Much Does It Cost to Build a PC in the UK in 2026?

What does it actually cost to build a PC in the UK in 2026? Real budget tiers from £500 entry-level rigs to £1,800+ 4K builds, and where your money goes.

4 August 20267 min read

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Should You Buy an Older GPU in 2026? A UK Buying Guide

Nvidia's reviving the five-year-old RTX 3060 12GB to ease pricing pressure. Here's whether an older GPU is actually a smart buy for UK gamers in 2026.

3 August 20267 min read