The main processor (CPU, “Central Processing Unit”), the main memory (RAM, “Random-Access Memory”), and the dedicated graphics card with its graphics processor (GPU, “Graphics Processing Unit”) are ...

Out of all the PC components I've purchased for my last few builds, perhaps the most useless was the AIO liquid cooler I got for my current PC. I bought it purely for esthetics. My 65W Ryzen 7 5700X ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is nothing wrong with wanting to buy used PC parts. It's a good way to save money on a build, and many gently used PC parts are still so ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you're building your own computer, whether it's your first time or not your first rodeo, you might be tempted to save on some components in ...

Building a gaming PC on a budget in 2025 doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice performance. With the prices of mid-range components stabilizing and NVIDIA’s entry-level RTX 50-series cards hitting the ...

Corsair and Hyte's upcoming modular control systems are a cable management dream. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Both Corsair ...

HP's Omen gaming brand is set to release its own standalone PC components soon. Traditionally known for rather expensive gaming laptops and pre-built PCs, the HP Omen brand is branching out into the ...

Black Friday 2025 is upon us, and you know what that means—hot deals on HOT Hardware all throughout the week, before and after Thanksgiving fills your stomach. We're tracking all the best deals around ...

Finding a cheap secondary PC monitor is pretty easy. But if you want one that looks good, is built well, and is easily customizable, you won’t find those qualities in a budget screen from a no-name ...

How not to build a gaming PC. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. Building your own gaming PC can be a truly rewarding experience. It ...

When building a gaming PC, it’s hard to pay attention to tiny things that make the overall experience better, such as spending too much money on PC components, thinking too much about thermal paste, ...