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 ...

I love PC building because I love customization. It’s one of the big reasons to build your own desktop, along with ...

Building a gaming PC is kind of like building a hot rod--sure, the parts that make the car go fast are important, but if you're going to spend all that time on it, shouldn't it look cool, too? As such ...

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 ...

Most of us don't have the luxury of building a PC with an unlimited budget. It's almost always a question of optimizing the budget for raw performance rather than building a balanced PC. In this ...

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 ...

In this awesome water cooled PC, custom distribution plates route coolant through the PC chassis with an integrate pump in ...

There are many reasons you might want to build yourself a small form factor (SFF) PC. I built one because I wanted a home entertainment center of sorts — those PCs are often referred to as HTPC, for ...

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 ...

Overview: Budget PC cases in 2026 offer improved airflow, included fans, and better overall build quality.Choosing mesh airflow designs helps maintain lower tem ...