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We test a lot of hardware at PC Gamer to find the best of everything your rig will need. Whether it's accessories like mice, vital pieces like graphics cards, or even extras like screwdrivers, we've found the best choices for your computer. Check out all of our buying guides below, full of our top recommendations, budget options, and how we put each item to the test.

Not sure what components on your PC you need to upgrade? Our

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10 things every PC gamer should own

PC Gamer's got your back Our experienced team dedicates many hours to every review, to really get to the heart of what matters most to you. Find out more about how we evaluate games and hardware.

New to PC gaming or just trying to fine tune your rig? Be sure to start with our list of 10 things every PC gamer should own.

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The best gaming laptops

If you're looking to game on the go, our list of the best gaming laptops has options to fit whatever budget you are working with.

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The best Us

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The best graphics cards

The soul of any gaming rig, we tested a ton of GPU's to find

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The best gaming motherboards

The motherboard binds all of your PC's vital components together, but it's not just a receptacle for those parts.

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The best SSDs for gaming

An essential part of any modern PC,

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25 of the best PC cases

Looking for just the right case for your next build? Here are 25 we like a whole bunch. Can't hurt to have options.

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The best gaming mice

We tested an absolutely huge number of mice to make our list of

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The best gaming keyboards

We think mechanical keyboards are king for gaming, but our list of

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The best chairs for PC gaming

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The best gaming headsets

Audiophiles rejoice, because our list of

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The best wireless gaming headsets

Looking for a headset with a little bit more freedom? We put together our list of

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The best gaming monitors

It doesn't matter how strong your PC is, the game has to look good on screen, and our

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The best controller for PC gaming

We test the DualShock 4, Xbox controllers, and more for comfort, quality, and most importantly, compatibility with PC to find

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The best webcams

If you're looking to add a facecam to your livestream or

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The best USB flash drives

Your average cheap, crappy USB drives are just that: cheap and crappy. We think it's worth it to go just a little bit further and get one of the options from our list of the best USB flash drives.

All of our buying guides are updated regularly, so be sure to check back later if you are looking to upgrade.

A note on s: some of our stories, like these ones, include links to stores like Amazon. These online stores share a small amount of revenue with us if you buy something through one of these links, which helps our work evaluating PC components.

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