PCs are lasting longer than ever between upgrades, and factors including price, technology limits, and manufacturing will ...

Pre-built gaming PCs used to have a very bad reputation, especially amongst those who put together their own systems. But ...

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 ...

What if you could build a gaming PC that delivers smooth performance on modern titles, fits neatly into your living room setup, and costs less than $450? It might sound too good to be true, but thanks ...

A budding tech recycler has turned an Xbox 360 into a fully functional gaming PC build, retrofitting this 20-year-old console with a serious set of modern specs. Now featuring an AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D ...

This gorgeous gaming PC build proves how far we've come since the beige boxes of old. Featuring a striking combination of white components against vivid pink water coolant, this build looks like it's ...

So possible tariffs next year, and an older (2018) CPU that's not Win11-capable have me looking at a new gaming build. I used to follow various build guides (like the guides that used to be on Ars) as ...

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 ...

Nvidia has defined what it considers small-form-factor-ready GeForce graphics cards and PC cases to help builders and upgraders, fleshing out its recommendations with many cards and chassis already on ...

I test and review PC components, and I love a good deal. Want my $1,600 desktop recipe, packing a Ryzen 9 and a GeForce RTX 5060 Ti? You just need to buy and assemble. I have been interested in ...

The Steam Machine is an awesome little system with serious gaming chops and cute aesthetics. It makes a great entry-point for ...

PC cases might be overlooked more than other components when building your rig. But cases are your gaming PC’s home, and features like cable management, airflow, and ventilation can make or break your ...