For many years, it's usually been cheaper to build your own PC using hand-selected components than purchase a pre-built ...

A quiet gaming PC is no longer a luxury—it is a practical goal for gamers who want immersive performance without constant fan noise. As modern GPUs and CPUs push higher power limits, unmanaged heat ...

Firstly, you should make sure that the motherboard fits into the PC case. Motherboards are available in different sizes such as ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX. PC cases are dimensioned accordingly. A ...

PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. The first step to building a gaming PC can be the ...

Looking for the best full-tower CPU case in 2024? Full-tower cases are the big and bold choice for PC builders who want plenty of space to work with. These cases are perfect for gamers, content ...

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 ...

Who needs RGB? This gaming PC build doesn't, looking more like a steam engine than a typical gaming rig. I love the simplicity of its design, with most of the PC interior dominated by some ...

Framework is best known for selling modular, repairable, and upgradeable laptops. But the company also lets you buy the mainboards that power those laptops. That means not only can you buy a new board ...

Fancy a PC in a glass-sided case? Asus' Back to the Future (BTF) initiative one-ups MSI's Project Zero for cable-free PC builds by incorporating a special graphics card with no power wires. We give it ...

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 ...

What if your next desktop PC wasn’t a bulky tower or an off-the-shelf laptop, but a palm-sized powerhouse you built yourself? The Raspberry Pi 5, already celebrated for its versatility, is now ...

Without burying the lede, the HYTE Y70 Silver Wolf PC case is the best case I've ever built a PC within. It's huge, well-built, and incredibly easy to build inside. I hate building PCs generally, but ...