There's simply nothing like PC gaming. While consoles are easy to get into, the sheer volume of games on home computers, both AAA and indie, is overwhelming. All you need is a PC to play them on.

Building a solid gaming PC for under $1000 in 2026 is a bit of a challenge, honestly. Prices for parts like graphics cards, RAM, and storage have really shot up. It’s not quite as easy as it was a few ...