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Prebuilt or DIY gaming PC in 2026? The memory shortage changed the maths

Prebuilt or DIY gaming PC in 2026? The memory shortage changed the maths

Thinking about buying a new gaming PC and not sure whether to build it yourself part by part or get a prebuilt? That question matters more than ever, because the memory shortage has pushed up component prices and changed the usual maths. In this article we sum up what the reports say and help you pick what suits you.

What happened?

According to PCWorld, citing research firm IDC, PC prices are expected to rise by up to 8% in 2026 because of the memory shortage. On the manufacturer side, reports quoted MSI warning that memory and graphics card shortages could keep prices high, and that it only has about a month of visibility into supplier pricing.

In an analysis by Wccftech, the site argues that prebuilt PCs are now often better value than buying the parts separately, because system builders buy components in bulk and on earlier contracts. That is the site's view, and prices differ by market.

Why does it matter to you?

The old rule was that building it yourself was always cheaper. Today RAM and storage make up a bigger share of a PC's cost, and any rise in them shows up in the final price. So compare a prebuilt's full price with the total cost of the parts today, not what they cost a year ago.

Prebuilt or build it yourself?

  • A prebuilt suits you if: you want a PC that works from day one, tested and compatible, with one warranty for the whole system.
  • Building it yourself suits you if: you have old parts you can reuse (case, power supply, storage), or you want a specific part with particular specs.
  • If your budget is tight: compare the final price, and don't forget parts people often leave out, like the power supply, cooling and case.

Prebuilt PCs available now at Gamerzone

For 1080p gaming

The GZ-01 build has an Intel Core i5-14400F and a PNY GeForce RTX 5060 8GB GDDR7, with 16GB DDR5 RAM, a 1TB Kingston NV3 SSD and a 650W power supply.

From the Gamerzone store: GZ-01 gaming PC with i5-14400F and RTX 5060

For 1440p gaming

The GZ-04 PERFORMANCE build has an Intel Core i5-14400F and a Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5070 12GB GDDR7, with 16GB Kingston FURY Beast DDR5, an MSI B760 motherboard and a 750W 80+ Gold power supply.

From the Gamerzone store: GZ-04 PERFORMANCE gaming PC with RTX 5070

Check the current price on the product page, especially during the 11.11 sale.

Tips before buying a gaming PC

  1. Start with your monitor: its resolution and refresh rate decide which graphics card you need.
  2. Don't cheap out on the power supply: a reliable PSU protects the rest of your parts.
  3. Think about upgrades: make sure the motherboard has room for more RAM and storage later.
  4. Ask about the warranty: a warranty on the whole system gives you peace of mind if anything fails.

Conclusion

With memory prices rising, a prebuilt has become a sensible choice for many gamers, while building your own is still great if you have parts to reuse. Need help choosing? Message us on WhatsApp at 0564121558, or visit our Olaya or Aqiq branch. Installments are available with Tamara and Tabby.

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