Build a 2026 budget gaming PC for 1440p using an i5-12600K and Intel Arc A570 or A580, plus DDR4 savings for better value.

The end result is a Frankenstein’s monster of a PC, a cobbled-together mess of modern and venerable components that still ...

PCWorld addresses the challenging reality that building a decent gaming PC now costs around $1,250, significantly up from the ...

For decades, PC gaming meant owning a monolith: a massive, flashing tower that dominated your floor space. But in 2026, the ...

When building a PC, many factors must be considered, but one is often overlooked: the space around the RAM slots.

Modern gaming PCs have become increasingly more expensive as the quest for visual fidelity continues to prove to be a moving target for all but the most ardent spenders. Not a lot of DIY PC builders ...

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 ...

A PC case interior can quickly get cluttered and messy once you start adding water-cooling gear and multiple graphics cards, but reader Peter Morey has shown that you can still make an intricate ...

Inspired by the idea of a brain in a jar connected to a computer, PC builder David Wieland created this steampunk PC called Posthuman. It makes use of wooden elements, along with CNC-machined metal, ...

I’ve built hundreds of PCs. I’m not confident enough to say thousands yet, but I’m sure I’ll hit that mark before too long. Every time I go to review a new graphics card or processor, I go through the ...

Modern gaming PCs can come in all shapes and sizes, offering varying levels of utility to end users depending on the titles they wish to play. Not all gaming PCs are built equally, and one's needs and ...