Side-by-side comparisons of CPUs, GPUs, memory, and storage so you know which part fits your build.
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DDR5-6000 CL30 is the mainstream kit for new builds in 2026, but a pure memory swap from DDR4 rarely pays for itself β the platform decides the real cost. This guide shows where the extra bandwidth shows up in games and work, what AM5 versus LGA1700 means for the decision, and when reusing a DDR4 kit is the smart move.
NVMe drives cost only slightly more than SATA SSDs in 2026 and install without cables, which makes them the default for every new build. This guide covers where the speed shows up in daily use, whether PCIe 5.0 is worth the premium, and which 2TB drives β the Samsung 990 Pro and WD SN850X β we would buy.