If you want to build a kick-ass computer lab in your home, you’ll need to start with a kick-ass PC. But with so many ways to get good PCs these days, you’ll need to make a decision: Do you buy a ...

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

Building a gaming computer may sound daunting — like a hobby reserved for those who know a lot about computers and are tech-savvy. But the truth is, with a bit of time, patience and willingness to ...

PC building in 2026 is no longer just about performance — it’s about making your rig a reflection of who you are. From airflow-optimized cases to wild, unconventional designs and practical RGB ...

A wave of 2026 guides from PC and streaming experts outlines the best custom PC builds, hardware choices, and monthly maintenance routines for gamers and Twitch streamers. Recommendations span from ...

DDR5 6000 CR30 is ideal for Zen4, but an X3D chip will mask slower RAM better than a non-3DVCache chip. Honestly, if you're almost entirely gaming, get the 7800X3D, period. If there's only one 120mm ...

PC Power & Cooling Last year, when the CRN Test Center built its Ultimate PC--designing and constructing a system with the most raw performance possible--we wanted to make sure we had the right power ...

Custom desktops tend to go for outrageous aesthetics, with RGB lighting, huge arrays of fans and liquid cooling, and pretty much anything else the builder can dream up. But this project from prolific ...

The Big O has all three current-gen consoles and a gaming PC in a single box. You can't buy it, but it really is a thing to behold. Share on Facebook (opens in a new window) Share on X (opens in a new ...

With a number of AAA games being released for the holiday season as well as a number of new hardware announcements for the holiday season, we thought we’d do a new gaming PC build article, this time ...