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- October 2026last updated
Which GPU for your monitor?
Match the graphics card to your resolution and refresh rate first — it decides the rest of the build.
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ARCTIC MX-4 (4 g) - Premium Performance Thermal Paste for All Processors
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ARCTIC MX-7 (8 g) - Ultimate Performance Thermal Paste, Long Durability
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Thermal Grizzly Kryonaut - 1 Gram Thermal Paste Extremely High Performance |…
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How we pick parts
Every recommendation follows the same three steps.
- Research the specsManufacturer data sheets, independent benchmarks and compatibility (socket, PSU headroom, case clearance).
- Match it to a budgetMost of the money goes to the GPU; the rest is balanced so nothing bottlenecks it.
- Keep it currentGuides are revisited as new hardware launches and prices shift.
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