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  Building or upgrading a PC in 2026 has become a significantly different experience than it was just two years ago. If you’ve checked prices for RAM, SSDs, or GPUs lately, you’ve likely noticed a steady upward climb. This isn’t just a temporary "holiday spike" or a minor supply chain hiccup. We are currently in the midst of a structural shift in the semiconductor industry. Here is a breakdown of why prices are rising and why the "wait and see" approach might not be the best strategy this year. The AI "Tax" on Consumer Hardware The primary driver behind the...

A Parent’s Simple Guide to Buying a Gaming PC for Your Kid This Christmas Hey there, parent! If your kid’s eyes light up at the thought of epic adventures in games like Fortnite, Minecraft, or Roblox, a gaming PC could be the ultimate Christmas gift. Unlike a console, a PC lets them play hundreds of games, create mods, and even do schoolwork on the same machine. But with all the tech talk out there, it can feel overwhelming—like trying to decode alien language. Don’t worry. This guide is in everyday words, no fancy jargon. We’ll focus on entry-level (basic fun...

Interested in Live Streaming your gameplay? We now stock a range of AVerMedia Products to help.   From HD webcams and professional Microphones to internal and external game recording. You can turn your PC into your recording device  Unsure what you need? Why not try our YouTube Starter kit? Available to order from our website or to take away in store.

With the release of the new Ray Tracing Cards we have started to list systems with the RTX 2080 and 2080 Ti. The range is released top down so the higher priced first. There is also now an RTX 2070 and a 2060. The performance is expected to be much higher than the 10 series version. At the moment there is no news on an RTX 2050 which may be replaced with a GTX 1150 instead.    Not all games currently support the extra technology but performance will be higher.For further reading on the new cards check out HERE

CASE NOW BACK IN STOCK 12/10/18 From time to time we have to reduce availability on systems because the case that it's pictured with is out of stock. On these occasions you can call to order the item with an alternative case. This week the case that we don't have is the GForce Case, next delivery due date is mid October 2018    We have an alternative case which has RGB lights on the front called the Cylon, this is a similar size but doesn't have a DVD Bay. You can choose this case for the same price though. If...