Looking to build or upgrade a PC? Here are the best hardware components

If you're looking to build or upgrade a PC with some new components, here is a selection of the best components unveiled over the past few months.

This quarter there's a heavy emphasis on storage and GPUs, but we also have a new powerhouse CPU from Intel, and with an excellent curved display from Phillips.

Best PC hardware list (Summer 2016)

If you've got a few thousand to spend, I've also put together a system based around Intel's new chip:

Build your own $4,250 10-core PC

Here is something a little more modest, Here's a gaming PC for $400:

Build a Windows 10 PC for $400

And if you are just looking for a storage bump, here are some great value SSDs.

Budget 1TB SSDs (May 2016)

See also:

• Samsung Galaxy Note 7: Tech specs
• Transform Google Chrome into the ultimate browsing tool
• Here's how to quickly and simply update all your Apple devices
• Acronis Backup 12 offers 'world's easiest and fastest backup'
• Seagate unveils world's largest consumer hard drive