I've been building PCs for around 20 years now, so I've had my fair share of squeezing in dirt-cheap components whenever I could. While it didn't matter as much when I was working with shoestring ...

PC components form the backbone of modern computing, working together to execute billions of instructions per second. The CPU handles arithmetic, logic, and multitasking, while the GPU accelerates ...

One of the greatest walls that keeps people from building their own PC is cost. If you just built a DIY $3K gaming PC, it's likely you overspent on various brand-new parts, especially with the ...

Are expensive hardware upgrades solving the wrong problem? Many gamers experience performance issues and immediately assume ...

When putting together a PC system, many components are obviously more important than the housing: processors, graphics cards, and memory modules usually receive the most attention. However, the case ...

Finding a cheap secondary PC monitor is pretty easy. But if you want one that looks good, is built well, and is easily customizable, you won’t find those qualities in a budget screen from a no-name ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Scoping out the best PC parts that fit your budget is as exciting a task as it is challenging. It's natural to want to blow the bulk of your ...

Born in the 8-bit era, raised by the 16-bit era, and perfected by the 32-bit era, Cory's roots grew from the likes Sonic the Hedgehog and Mega Man to the world of Resident Evil and Castlevania. Owning ...

There’s something uniquely satisfying about building a SFF Mini-ITX PC gaming PC that’s not just powerful but also compact enough to fit on a small desk or shelf. But let’s be real—packing that much ...

Sometimes I go longer than I intend without writing an updated version of our PC building guide. And while I could just claim to be too busy to spend hours on Newegg or Amazon or other sites digging ...

You’ll also discover how to evaluate second-hand components for compatibility and condition, making sure a smooth build process. By following these steps, you can assemble a gaming PC that delivers ...