Build a 2026 budget gaming PC for 1440p using an i5-12600K and Intel Arc A570 or A580, plus DDR4 savings for better value.

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 ...

Building a gaming PC build 2026 revolves around next-generation hardware capable of pushing 8K, 240Hz gaming with full path tracing. The combination of an RTX 6090 and the Zen 6 Ryzen 9 11950X3D ...

There might not be a shortage of gaming rigs with RGB lighting, but I've never seen one as impressive as this neon gaming PC build, a PC that looks Tron-inspired. Its sleek lines and bold colors are ...

PC building, just like almost everything in life, has some unsaid rules that the community will never cease to remind you of. I've written about the recommended tips for building balanced PCs and ways ...

It’s 2024, which means building your own PC is only one step harder than assembling a semi-complex LEGO set. Most parts fit together in intuitive ways, and a lot of the guesswork is eliminated if you ...

This project gives a whole new meaning to DIY PC. We don’t know how capable you were as a teenager, but could you have designed your own Ryzen-based mini PC? Whilst making repairs to laptop internals, ...

I'm a complete sucker for a clean-looking gaming PC build, so it's no surprise that this inspired fusion of solid mahogany inside an otherwise standard be quiet! PC case has me hooked. It's not just a ...

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 ...

The first few months of 2025 were full of graphics card reviews where we generally came away impressed with performance and completely at a loss on availability and pricing. The testing in these ...

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 ...

I enjoy hunting for deals during Black Friday. I specifically like poking around for solid PC parts that I can combine for high-quality-but-affordable gaming PCs. I love it so much that I’ve sat down ...