PCMag editors select and review products independently. If you buy through affiliate links, we may earn commissions, which help support our testing. Is the era of affordable PC building over? Not yet, ...

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.

Small-form-factor PC builds are awesome when they’re done right, but they can get expensive fast. Between DDR5 memory, SSD pricing, and GPU costs that still feel higher than most people want, the ...

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

I enjoy hunting for deals during Black Friday. I specifically like poking around for solid PC parts that I can combine for high-quality-but-affordable gaming PCs. I love it so much that I’ve sat down ...

Sometimes I go longer than I intend without writing an updated version of our PC building guide. And while I could just claim to be too busy to spend hours on Newegg or Amazon or other sites digging ...

What if you could build a gaming rig that not only outperforms the upcoming Nintendo Switch 2 but also costs less? Imagine playing the latest PC titles in crisp 1080p, customizing your settings for ...

Building a gaming PC build 2026 revolves around next-generation hardware capable of pushing 8K, 240Hz gaming with full path tracing. The combination of an RTX 6090 and the Zen 6 Ryzen 9 11950X3D ...

PC parts, in particular memory, have skyrocketed in price over the last few months, thanks largely to AI companies rushing to build massive datacenters. But at least a few people are skipping the ...