It's crazy that we're discussing something like this, but with RAM prices not expected to drop back to normal in 2026 (and maybe not in 2027, either), having any sort of gaming PC is better than having no gaming PC. The big question is whether or not Intel's Raptor Lake chips are worth buying in 2026. Intel's Raptor Lake chips were hit by a serious controversy surrounding instability, resulting in irreversible damage in 2024. However, Intel was able to identify the cause, and by all means, the problem seems to have been solved in chips produced after the fiasco. How are prices looking? Somethi
"It's crazy that we're discussing something like this": Intel wants to sell you its old CPUs, and I take a look at the benefits of Raptor Lake in 2026… That being said, if component costs continue to become more and more untenable, it may not have a choice if it wants to avoid "significant losses." All in all, right now is just a bad, bad time for tech hardware, whether you're looking to buy devices or market and sell them to the masses. …
… In an interview with Club386 , Intel VP and GM of Intel's Enthusiast Channel, Robert Hallock, revealed that the company's Raptor Lake chips are " not going away any time soon ," and that the aging hardware remains " a big part of our strategy ." Should you buy a 13th or 14th Gen Intel Raptor Lake C… …
… ChromeOS Flex is free to use, and the $3 cost is used to cover the USB hardware price. …
… Buy a pre-built gaming PC for the card and sell the rest? The math gets more upside down when you factor in all the extra hardware you get with a pre-built PC. …
… For all we know, your local Best Buy had one or two units available , so "selling out" here is doing a lot of heavy lifting when you consider availability. …
… If companies want to continue to sell movies, TV shows, and games, potential buyers need confidence that purchases are secure. …
… That's a pretty brutal increase for a device that's typically seen as the best budget-friendly handheld gaming PC , and reflects just how difficult it is for manufacturers like Valve to sell hardware at a profit during the memory crisis. …
… Xbox consoles have remained relatively stable in price for years, but this shift signals a new era where premium hardware will cost more to produce and more to buy. With the August 1 increase approaching, the window to buy an Xbox Series X|S at current pricing is closing quickly. …
… The original claim from a leaker suggested Xbox wouldn’t sell its next-generation console directly to consumers, instead shifting to OEM-branded hardware from companies like ASUS or MSI. …
… That sales split is somewhat surprising, as I'm constantly told that people on Xbox don't buy games , though perhaps I need to spend less time on X. …