What if your next desktop PC wasn’t a bulky tower or an off-the-shelf laptop, but a palm-sized powerhouse you built yourself? The Raspberry Pi 5, already celebrated for its versatility, is now ...

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.

Learn how to build a DIY Steam Machine using a Framework Desktop motherboard. SFF mini gaming PC a compact 4K-ready build ...

For a PC that can handle games, work, and everything else, you'll want to keep these tips and requirements in mind.

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 ...

Totalling up all the components you’ll need to construct a PC equivalent to the Steam Machine, you’re currently looking at ...

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 ...

This may come as a surprise: Though I work at PCWorld, I don’t build computers. Well, I can. I have. But it’s one thing to buy a few thousand dollars’ worth of parts and then build a desktop on a ...

At CES 2024, MSI unveiled its no-cables desktop (or, at least, its no-visible-cables desktop!) with a special motherboard and PC case series dubbed “Project Zero.” We built it up—and created the ...

NOTE: I have 2 GTX 680's already purchased. Obviously, the PC will be built around the constraints for those monsters. This is my first time ever actually building a PC, and I'm in need of some advice ...