Since computers became accessible to regular people, building custom versions that live up to your expectations has been a hobby. It's a lot like customizing your own car. But if it's your first time ...

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It’s been eight years since AMD launched its first-gen Ryzen processors and it’s incredible how far we’ve come. But while AMD might be the king of gaming CPUs now, you shouldn’t dismiss Intel just yet ...

There are many reasons you might want to build yourself a small form factor (SFF) PC. I built one because I wanted a home entertainment center of sorts — those PCs are often referred to as HTPC, for ...

For many years, it's usually been cheaper to build your own PC using hand-selected components than purchase a pre-built machine, but is that still true in 2026?

One of the best ways to reduce your vulnerability to data theft or privacy invasions when using large language model artificial intelligence or machine learning, is to run the model locally. Depending ...

Whether you're building your first gaming PC or a powerful rig meant for AAA titles, these deeply discounted Intel chips will save your budget. By Stan Horaczek Published Apr 28, 2025 8:43 AM EDT We ...

Building a small form factor (SFF) gaming PC capable of delivering smooth 1440p gaming performance doesn’t have to break the bank. By carefully selecting components and optimizing performance, you can ...

What if you could build a gaming PC in 2026 that delivers smooth 1440p performance without burning a hole in your wallet? Sounds too good to be true, right? Well, ETA Prime explains how a strategic ...

At CES 2025, I got a demo of a new Cooler Master PC case line, designed—in theory—for peak flexibility. (Plus: Who doesn't want a PC done up in slate and wood?) I have been a technology journalist for ...