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PC4Games guides to choose your PC components wisely in 2026
Building your first gaming PC or planning an upgrade? Our guides walk you through each step: pick the right GPU, compare AMD and NVIDIA, and see if your games will actually run well — all sourced and updated regularly.
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Buying tipsCorepunk: The Great Reset — why NOW is the time to jump in
The Great Reset on June 25, 2026: wipe, Game Master raid, servers down June 23. ~$100 one-time purchase, free Battle Pass, Youby video and PC specs to start Corepunk.
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Gaming PC buying mistakes to avoid in 2026 (online, Amazon & prebuilts)
By Thomas Laize20 minGaming PC buying mistakes to avoid: Amazon prebuilt traps, weak GPU + flashy CPU, hidden fees, sale hype and compatibility fails. Full checklist before you buy online.
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Buying tipsSony ends PlayStation discs in 2028: practical impact for console and PC players
By Thomas Laize10 minSony plans to stop physical discs for future PlayStation releases in 2028, shifting to PS Store downloads and retail activation codes. Here is the practical impact for collectors, resale, preservation, and PC gamers.
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ARK 2: what PC setup should you prepare in 2026?
By Thomas Laize7 minExpected PC requirements for ARK 2: minimum/recommended setup, budget builds at three price tiers, common build mistakes, and pre-launch buying tips.
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ComparisonsRTX 4070 vs RTX 3080: new efficiency or used brute force?
By Thomas Laize11 minRTX 4070 vs RTX 3080 comparison with 1080p/1440p FPS, DLSS 3, 12 GB vs 10 GB VRAM, power draw, and new vs used pricing.
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Gaming desktop vs laptop: how to choose in 2026
By Thomas Laize12 minDesktop or laptop for gaming in 2026? Performance, price, cooling, upgradability and mobility — comparison tables and verdict by profile (student, LAN, home setup).
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Builds & budgetsDead by Daylight PC requirements — specs & budget (2026)
By Thomas Laize10 minDead by Daylight PC config 2026: Steam min/recommended specs, real CPU/RAM/GPU needs, $425 – $875 budgets, laptop tips and mistakes to avoid for smooth 1080p.
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Builds & budgetsGTA 6 PC Requirements — What hardware do you need in 2026?
By Thomas Laize9 minFull breakdown of expected GTA 6 PC requirements: minimum and recommended specs, best GPU and CPU, VRAM needs, and the right budget to play at 1080p, 1440p and 4K.
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Pokémon Champions on PC: can you play it in 2026?
By Thomas Laize11 minNo official Pokémon Champions PC download for Windows (June 2026). Can you play on PC? Emulator, mobile on PC, release date, and safe Switch or phone options.
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Builds & budgetsPC specs for Frostpunk 2: Breach of Trust (June 2026)
By Thomas Laize6 minFrostpunk 2: Breach of Trust launched June 23, 2026. PC specs, minimum and recommended config, and the best PC to play this expansion.
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Minecraft PC requirements — specs, Java/Bedrock size & shaders (2026)
By Thomas Laize6 minMinecraft specs & system requirements 2026: Java vs Bedrock size, CPU/RAM, shaders, modpacks, laptop and RX 580 builds. Vanilla to 600+ FPS — budgets $425 – $775.
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Builds & budgetsWarframe PC requirements — system specs, laptop & Ryzen 5 5500 (2026)
By Thomas Laize6 minWarframe system requirements & pc requirements 2026: minimum specs, Ryzen 5 5500, laptop, recommended hardware, spec tweaks — free on Steam. Budget $550 – $875.
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Builds & budgetsWhich PC should you buy for Forza Horizon 6 in 2026?
By Thomas Laize6 minWhich gaming PC to buy for Forza Horizon 6? $875 – $1625 builds, Amazon picks, buying checklist. Full specs on the PC4Games game page.
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