PC gaming has never quite been affordable, but you could always save money—and get a surprising amount of value and power—if you knew how to build your own desktop. That advice has held true through ...

What if you could experience breathtaking 4K gaming without spending thousands of dollars? For many, the idea of building a high-performance gaming PC on a tight budget seems impossible—a dream ...

PC building basics for beginners covering parts, compatibility, assembly steps, BIOS settings, and custom gaming PC setup ...

Imagine playing your favorite AAA games in stunning 1440p resolution on a sleek, compact gaming rig that doesn’t dominate your desk, or your wallet. Building a small form factor (SFF) gaming PC on a ...

RGB gaming PCs are plentiful, but few look as impressive as this white and purple gaming PC build. This gorgeous PC is a testament to its creator, featuring top-spec components from both Nvidia and ...

It may cost a little more, but should be absolutely non-negotiable for all your future builds ...

The holidays might be over, but it's still snowy season, and there's a lot to admire about this white gaming PC build which has a distinct Narnia twist. An ode to the famous Chronicles of Narnia ...

Look, we know it's tempting if you're a gamer with the requisite $700, but please don't buy a PS5 Pro. It's an awful lot of money for a toy that can only play the games that Sony says you can play. It ...

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 ...

RAM prices have surged dramatically, driven by AI demand and supply constraints. Here’s what’s behind the spike, how long it ...

So possible tariffs next year, and an older (2018) CPU that's not Win11-capable have me looking at a new gaming build. I used to follow various build guides (like the guides that used to be on Ars) as ...

Rahim is a Senior Tech/Commerce Writer at Valnet and builds PCs & networking solutions on demand. Whether It's your GPU, CPU, Display, or just an SSD upgrade, expect him to have a well-researched ...