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 right now in 2026.

PC gaming has never quite been affordable, but you could always save money—and get a surprising amount of value and power—if ...

Sony released the PS5 Pro earlier this year, bringing a significant graphical boost to the four-year-old console. The mid-gen refresh comes at a hefty $700, with the main selling point being an ...

What if you could build a gaming PC that delivers stunning 1440p performance without emptying your wallet? Imagine playing graphically demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 or Elden Ring at high ...

Build a 2026 budget gaming PC for 1440p using an i5-12600K and Intel Arc A570 or A580, plus DDR4 savings for better value.

The end result is a Frankenstein’s monster of a PC, a cobbled-together mess of modern and venerable components that still ...

When building a PC, many factors must be considered, but one is often overlooked: the space around the RAM slots.

Building a gaming PC can be one of the best ways to learn about how a computer works and possibly save yourself some money in the process. It gives you a fantastic foundation for future ...

Console hype cycles are expensive theater, but building a PC that outperforms the PS6 before it launches? That’s budget engineering at its finest. You can assemble a desktop that matches projected ...

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 ...

“When asking my friend who has built PCs in the past for some starting advice, he thought I was crazy and the idea wouldn’t work.” That’s not exactly the most auspicious way to start to project, but ...