Now's actually a great time to build a gaming PC. Brand new CPUs from both AMD and Intel are out (beware of scam listings), but previous-generation parts are still readily available, really fast ...

New fans aren't going to ruin Metallica for you just because they're, well, new, and they like St Anger. I'm not here to talk ...

Building this PC is probably what's going to occupy my time over the festive period, and I'm not totally scared at all! I shall return later on with a build update to see how it all runs.

The first step to any PC build is choosing your components ... ordered - but it could also be prudent to wait. Seasonal sales like Prime Day and Black Friday offer the largest swathe of discounts ...