Building your own gaming PC is a rewarding experience and gives you far more control over the pieces and parts that wind up in your PC tower. Those without any familiarity of the internal workings of ...

A budding tech recycler has turned an Xbox 360 into a fully functional gaming PC build, retrofitting this 20-year-old console with a serious set of modern specs. Now featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ...

If you’re no longer happy with the way your computer performs, it might be time to give your entire PC build a new look. Is it time to upgrade, or should you just buy a whole new PC? The choice can be ...

We've got a recipe for a stellar mainstream PC that's perfect for all-out 1080p or 1440p AAA gaming and much more. Here's everything you need to build it, along with how to put it all together. I have ...

While building a PC may seem straightforward, the process involves a number of potential pitfalls that can catch even experienced users off guard. From selecting components that don’t fit together to ...

The early 2020s were grim times for PC builders, but the stars and parts are aligning to bring DIY desktops back into favor. Our expert makes the case for busting out your screwdriver. I have been a ...

TL;DR: At CES 2025, MSI showcased a stunning custom PC featuring the MEG PC Build with an AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D processor, an MSI MEG X870E GODLIKE motherboard, two GeForce RTX 4080 SUPRIM X graphics ...

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