Adam Corsetti is a Commerce Writer from the United States. An avid gamer since childhood, Adam became hooked on video games after using the original Nintendo NES console. During college, he created a ...

A quiet gaming PC is no longer a luxury—it is a practical goal for gamers who want immersive performance without constant fan noise. As modern GPUs and CPUs push higher power limits, unmanaged heat ...

Building a gaming PC is kind of like building a hot rod--sure, the parts that make the car go fast are important, but if you're going to spend all that time on it, shouldn't it look cool, too? As such ...

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

Choosing the right gaming PC case is important in building the perfect setup. The case isn't just about looks; it's also key to your PC's performance. A good gaming case provides the room and airflow ...

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LAS VEGAS—While much of CES 2026 revolved around AI buzzwords and silicon roadmaps, the DIY crowd and PC case designers were busy having a lot more fun. Sure, RAM may be unaffordable in 2026 (and ...

You can officially build a gaming PC with a Lego PC case, and this Redditor has proved it by building not one, but three. This intrepid PC builder has managed to fit an AMD Ryzen gaming PC into the ...

At CES 2025, I got a demo of a new Cooler Master PC case line, designed—in theory—for peak flexibility. (Plus: Who doesn't want a PC done up in slate and wood?) I have been a technology journalist for ...

I've seen some unusual gaming PC builds in my time, but this futuristic space pod build is certainly up with the best with them. Named Ugahari, a word meaning frugal or modest in Indonesian, the ...

The early 2020s were grim times for PC builders, but the stars and parts are aligning to bring DIY desktops back into favor. Our expert makes the case for busting out your screwdriver. I have been a ...