For those about to build a gaming PC, we salute you. We're big fans of building your own PC here at PC Gamer—not only is it often cheaper than buying a pre-built, even with price increases all round, but you also get to learn all about how a PC is pieced together. That can be incredibly helpful knowledge if you ever need to upgrade or troubleshoot your machine.
It's worth mentioning, however, that RAM and SSD pricing is nothing short of ridiculous right now. It's had quite the knock on effect on the overall price of our builds, although we're still doing our darndest to find the best deals on components that we can. It's looking like a rough year for pricing on anything with a memory module, so shop carefully, and make sure you compare prices before laying down your cash.
