PC Gamer is launching a new initiative to support gamers struggling with the current hardware market, dubbing the ongoing component shortages the 'RAMpocalypse'. The publication aims to provide assistance through curated deals, staff recommendations, and PC build guides.
The PC Gamer hardware team has been actively tracking deals on gaming technology. This new hub will consolidate these recommendations, allowing users to browse by category or view all available deals.
Beyond just hardware, PC Gamer is also highlighting "Favorite Stuff," a collection of items the team loves, ranging from gaming tech to board games and reading material. This section includes recommendations like "Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 1," the Noctua NV-FS1 desk fan, and the "Dragonbane Core Set" tabletop RPG. Other favorite items featured are "Saga Book 1, 2 & 3" comics, SleepPhones Wireless for comfortable audio in bed, the Logitech G903 gaming mouse praised for its click mechanism, the Fractal Design Scape wireless gaming headset with a convenient charging stand, the compact Ceptics Power Adapter for travel, and the Thermalright Peerless Assassin CPU cooler noted for its performance relative to its low cost. The board game "Vantage" is also recommended for its open-world exploration elements.
Additionally, the site will feature a 'Budget Wins' section, where writer Andy tests affordable tech to determine if it's a worthwhile purchase or a disappointment. Past articles in this series have reviewed an Amazon Basics USB desktop microphone and a $19 gaming headset. The publication also offers a dedicated section for PC builds, offering guidance on budget, mid-range, and high-end system configurations to help gamers navigate the current challenging market, even suggesting that second-hand parts may be a viable option in some categories.
PC Gamer also continues its regular hardware reviews, providing assessments of new and existing PC gaming components, and maintains its PC Build guides to assist users in constructing their systems.