PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.

Take a tour inside of your desktop PC to learn how all the hardware in a traditional desktop PC connects to create a complete computer system like the one you may be using right now. Here are some ...

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CES 2025 was yet another burst of computing advancements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, plus hot new PCs packing the latest silicon, and tasty upgrades galore. Check out our picks for the best desktop ...

Your PC doesn’t fail suddenly. It glitches, screams, and eats your files first.

Buying a new gaming PC can be costly compared to simply upgrading a few components. But then how do you know if you need to go whole hog and start from scratch, or just change up a few pieces of ...

If you're a US-based PC gamer and you've been holding off upgrading your rig, you might want to think again, as prices for graphics cards, motherboards, and even PC cases, are set to see a big bump in ...

I have been interested in science and technology for as long as I can remember, spurred on by a fondness for video games. I learned to work in Windows and manipulate files to get buggy games to work, ...

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The thought of replacing a video card, RAM, or other PC components right now sounds about as fun as setting your wallet on fire. When r/PCMasterRace ...

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 ...