{
  "id": 15198620,
  "title": "Nevermind the RAM crisis, these are the 5 things you can do for the best PC gaming experience without overpaying for parts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/nevermind-the-ram-crisis-these-are-the-5-things-you-can-do-for-the",
  "topic": "tech",
  "section": "Tech",
  "published": "2026-10-17T13:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "TechRadar",
    "slug": "techradar",
    "url": "https://www.techradar.com/computing/gaming-pcs/ram-crisis-getting-you-down-heres-how-to-upgrade-your-gaming-pc-without-going-broke"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In 2026, being a PC gamer has been a challenging experience due to soaring prices for essential components like RAM and graphics cards. While the situation seems bleak, there are ways to maximize your gaming experience without overspending on parts. The article highlights five key methods to improve your gaming setup:\n\n1. Upgrade peripherals: Replace old keyboards, mice, and headsets with newer models, such as the Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike or Razer Viper V4 Pro, which offer features like second-generation HITS tech, improved wireless stability, and magnetic sensor technology. These upgrades can greatly enhance your gaming experience.\n\n2. Utilize AI-powered upscaling: Take advantage of technologies like Nvidia DLSS, AMD FSR, and Intel XeSS, which render games at lower resolutions and upscale them using AI. This allows budget or mid-range graphics cards to achieve playable framerates in higher resolutions, effectively delaying the need for a new GPU upgrade.\n\n3. Optimize RAM: Many gamers forget to enable Intel XMP or AMD EXPO, which can significantly boost RAM performance with a single click in the PC's BIOS. This simple optimization can make a substantial difference in overall system performance.",
  "summary": "Five ways today's PC gamers can keep costs down amid the ongoing RAM crisis.",
  "key_points": [
    "Upgrade peripherals for enhanced gaming experience",
    "Utilize AI-powered upscaling to improve graphics",
    "Optimize RAM performance with Intel XMP/AMD EXPO"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}