ComputerScout newshttps://computerscout.co.uk/news/ The latest PC and computer hardware news, explained for UK buyers.en-gb Best Gaming Laptops Under £1,500: What to Buyhttps://computerscout.co.uk/news/best-gaming-laptops-under-1-500-what-to-buy.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/best-gaming-laptops-under-1-500-what-to-buy.htmlTue, 27 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 £1,500 buys a capable gaming laptop, but the graphics chip, its power limit and the screen matter more than the badge. Here's what to check, plus three models worth shortlisting.RAM prices are still high: how to upgrade without overpayinghttps://computerscout.co.uk/news/ram-prices-still-high-october-2026.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/ram-prices-still-high-october-2026.htmlSat, 24 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 A year into the memory shortage, DDR5 and DDR4 kits still cost far more than they did in 2025. Here's why, and how to make your money go further.NVIDIA denies reports that the RTX 5090 is being discontinuedhttps://computerscout.co.uk/news/nvidia-denies-rtx-5090-discontinued.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/nvidia-denies-rtx-5090-discontinued.htmlThu, 22 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Reports claimed NVIDIA was winding down production of its flagship graphics card. NVIDIA says that isn't the case, but graphics card prices remain under pressure.AMD is bringing back the Ryzen 7 5800X3D for AM4 ownershttps://computerscout.co.uk/news/amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-returns.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/amd-ryzen-7-5800x3d-returns.htmlWed, 21 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 The 2022 gaming favourite is being re-released, giving owners of older AM4 systems a drop-in upgrade at a time when new memory is expensive.AMD promises a lighter version of FSR 4 for gaming handhelds before 2027https://computerscout.co.uk/news/amd-fsr-4-handhelds.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/amd-fsr-4-handhelds.htmlMon, 19 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 AMD's AI-powered upscaling has so far required a Radeon RX 9000 graphics card. A slimmed-down version is on the way for handheld PCs.Intel Nova Lake and AMD Zen 6 desktop chips look set to slip into 2027https://computerscout.co.uk/news/next-gen-desktop-cpus-2027.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/next-gen-desktop-cpus-2027.htmlSat, 17 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Neither company has confirmed a date, but the latest reports suggest the next generation of desktop processors won't be on sale until next year. Should you wait?Windows 10's last free year of security updates is over: what to do nowhttps://computerscout.co.uk/news/windows-10-extended-security-updates-end.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/windows-10-extended-security-updates-end.htmlWed, 14 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 The consumer Extended Security Updates programme for Windows 10 finished on 13 October 2026. If you're still running it, here are your options.PC shipments fell by around a fifth in the third quarter of 2026https://computerscout.co.uk/news/pc-shipments-fall-q3-2026.html https://computerscout.co.uk/news/pc-shipments-fall-q3-2026.htmlMon, 12 Oct 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Early analyst estimates suggest global PC shipments dropped about 20% year on year between July and September, with HP among the hardest hit.