PC upgrades are brutally expensive. These 8 Prime Day accessories aren’t
Upgrading your actual gaming desktop or laptop is probably not happening for most people. Credit: Dell/Logitech/Solakaka/Epomaker/Edifier/Amazon Being a PC gamer in 2026 makes me want to self-medicate. Upgrading your PC hardware or looking for a new laptop is an exercise in self-punishment, as RAM and storage push prices beyond the breaking point.
- ▪Upgrading your actual gaming desktop or laptop is probably not happening for most people.
- ▪Credit: Dell/Logitech/Solakaka/Epomaker/Edifier/Amazon Being a PC gamer in 2026 makes me want to self-medicate.
- ▪Upgrading your PC hardware or looking for a new laptop is an exercise in self-punishment, as RAM and storage push prices beyond the breaking point.
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Upgrading your actual gaming desktop or laptop is probably not happening for most people. So it's time to upgrade everything else. Credit: Dell/Logitech/Solakaka/Epomaker/Edifier/Amazon Being a PC gamer in 2026 makes me want to self-medicate. Upgrading your PC hardware or looking for a new laptop is an exercise in self-punishment, as RAM and storage push prices beyond the breaking point. That being the case, if you’re trying to upgrade on Amazon Prime Day, it’s time to look to everything else on your desk. I’ve made a pick for every major component connected to your desktop PC, and a few more besides. Hopefully you can find a few things you’re interested in, at a budget that works for your wallet. And for more deals, be sure to check out the rest of PCWorld’s Prime Day coverage.
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