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.

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.

rambuying-guide

Dual-Channel vs Single-Channel RAM: Why It Matters

One RAM stick or two? Dual-channel vs single-channel RAM explained, with when the performance gap actually matters for UK PC buyers and what to buy.

19 October 20267 min read

rambuying-guide

Dual-Channel vs Single-Channel RAM: Why It Matters

One RAM stick or two? Dual-channel vs single-channel RAM explained, with when the performance gap actually matters for UK PC buyers and what to buy.

19 October 20267 min read

cpu-coolerspc-building

Best Budget CPU Cooler UK 2026: Why Prices Haven't Risen

RAM, SSD and GPU prices have spiked across the UK in 2026, but CPU cooler prices have barely moved. Here's where buyers can still find real value this year.

12 October 20267 min read

prime daydeals

Prime Big Deal Days PC Deals: Which Are Real Lows?

Prime Big Deal Days PC deals checked against our UK price history: which parts hit record lows on 6 October, and which only look cheap against a recent price.

6 October 20268 min read

cpumotherboard

AM4 Upgrade in 2026: Stick With It or Switch to AM5?

AMD is still updating nine-year-old AM4 boards in 2026. Here's whether to upgrade within AM4 or switch to AM5, and what it actually costs UK buyers right now.

28 September 20267 min read

ramddr5

RAM Prices Won't Fall Until 2028: What UK Buyers Should Do

Memory makers are redirecting DRAM fab capacity to AI chips, and real RAM price relief isn't expected before 2028. Here's what UK PC buyers should do now.

21 September 20266 min read

gpucpu

Integrated Graphics vs Dedicated GPU: Do You Need One?

Integrated graphics got genuinely good in 2026, but a dedicated GPU still wins for real gaming. Here's how UK buyers should actually decide.

14 September 20267 min read

motherboardscpus

Motherboard BIOS Compatibility: Will It Support Your CPU?

A matching CPU socket doesn't guarantee your new PC will boot. Here's how to check motherboard BIOS compatibility before you buy, so it starts first time.

7 September 20269 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