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.

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 ...

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

Building your own gaming PC is a rewarding experience and gives you far more control over the pieces and parts that wind up in your PC tower. Those without any familiarity of the internal workings of ...

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 ...

It’s been two whole weeks since the Steam Machine was revealed to the world, and we still have no idea how much it’ll cost. I still don’t know when Valve is going to announce the price, but in the ...

When you're in the research and planning stage of a new PC build, your primary focus is on finalizing the configuration. Picking the best-looking components depending on your esthetic preferences ...

Building a gaming PC on a tight budget doesn’t mean sacrificing performance. A small form factor (SFF) system offers a compact, cost-effective solution capable of handling modern games efficiently. By ...

Elvis Shida is a Tech/Hardware Writer from Kenya. He has been building PCs for a decade and is keenly interested in motherboards, monitors, and gaming TVs. When not building PCs or writing about ...

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 ...

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 ...