Nothing lasts forever, so you can't really expect your PC to stay relevant beyond its realistic lifespan. PC components can ...

Still, buying used memory might be the only option you have left, as DDR4 as well as DDR5 memory have tripled in price almost overnight. There's no telling how long the current DRAM crisis will last, ...

HP's Omen gaming brand is set to release its own standalone PC components soon. Traditionally known for rather expensive gaming laptops and pre-built PCs, the HP Omen brand is branching out into the ...

Building a brand-new PC is an expensive endeavor in 2025. Costs for almost all components have gone up. Plus, with games like "Indiana Jones: The Great Circle" requiring ray-tracing hardware, ...

I test and review PC components, and I love a good deal. Want my $1,600 desktop recipe, packing a Ryzen 9 and a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti? You just need to buy and assemble. I have been interested in ...

While many PC components still come from overseas, a handful of companies are proud to assemble and produce desktops in the U.S. System76 perhaps takes the lead when it comes to U.S. manufacturing.

Micron suggests that the ongoing RAM shortage could extend well into 2026 and even beyond as demand continues to eat up the ...

Quiet gaming PC builds rely on smart cooling, airflow tuning, and case design to reduce noise while maintaining strong ...

Being a consumer has been challenging over the past few years. Between a global pandemic and sweeping tariffs, wallets have taken repeated hits — but for PC hobbyists right now, it might actually be ...

Buying a new gaming PC can be costly compared to simply upgrading a few components. But then how do you know if you need to go whole hog and start from scratch, or just change up a few pieces of ...

Commentary: An expert says prices shouldn't skyrocket tomorrow, so don't do what I did and buy out of fear. David Lumb is a senior reporter covering mobile and gaming spaces. Over the last decade, ...