PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Is the era of affordable PC building over? Not yet, ...

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PCWorld addresses the challenging reality that building a decent gaming PC now costs around $1,250, significantly up from the previous $800 baseline. Strategic approaches include considering ...

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