News & Guides
Buying guides, workshop stories and hardware news from the GG Machines team.
A Parent's Guide to Buying a First Gaming PC (From Anyone, Not Just Us)
Christmas lists are filling up with "gaming PC". Here is a no-jargon checklist so you can buy with confidence, wherever you shop.
Can a Mini PC Really Run AI Models Locally? What We Found in the Workshop
The new wave of AI-ready mini PCs share their memory between CPU and graphics. Here is what that means for running local language models.
1080p vs 1440p: Which Resolution Should You Build For in 2026?
The monitor you choose decides how much graphics card you need. Here is how we help customers pick.
Moving From Console to PC: Everything You Need to Know
Your controller still works, your friends are still online, and your games can look better than ever. Here is the switch, step by step.
DDR4 or DDR5 for a Budget Build? Our Honest Take
DDR4 platforms are still around and still cheap. Should you save the money, or buy into DDR5 now?
Inside the Workshop: How We Stress-Test Every PC Before It Leaves
Cable management, BIOS updates, memory profiles and hours of burn-in. Here is what happens between "order placed" and "ready for collection".