PC building has entered its chaos era—and I’m here for the ride

AI demand and brutal upgrade prices have thrown PC building into chaos, but displays, Linux, and new hardware ideas are ...
Hackaday

Building An X86 Gaming PC Without Intel, NVIDIA Or AMD Parts

This is an interesting challenge from the “why not?” files — [GPUSpecs] over on YouTube built a gaming PC without using a single component from NVIDIA, Intel, or AMD. That immediately makes us think ...
PCMag on MSN

Buying or building a PC in the RAM crisis? Here's how to avoid paying the 'AI tax'

Building or buying a PC in 2026 just keeps getting more expensive, with memory and storage prices surging. I've been building ...

Why This Budget SFF Build is the Ultimate Console Killer

Learn how to build a budget-friendly SFF living room gaming PC capable of 1440p performance using a refurbished HP Z2 G5 and ...
SlashGear

5 Cheap AMD And Intel Processors For Your Next Gaming PC Build

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Gaming can be a fun hobby, but it isn't necessarily a cheap one, especially if you're a PC gamer. Between modern GPUs with terrible ...
HotHardware

Build A Great AMD Or Intel Gaming PC For Under $1500 With These Prime Day Deals

It's Prime Day, folks, and you know what that means: killer deals on some seriously fast PC parts. While the GPU market has been struggling recently, the rest of the PC parts market is ripe for the ...
SlashGear

Building Your Own PC? This Is The Component To Pick Out First

One of the most important things to check for before building a PC is compatibility across the various components that you will be including in the rig. A mismatch between any two crucial components ...
Geeky Gadgets

Budget 2026 PC Build for 1440p AAA Gaming

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 ...