Building your own PC is kind of like cooking: deeply satisfying if you know what you're doing, mildly traumatic if you don't. Pre-builts, meanwhile, are microwave meals. Not bad, not great, and ...

During the Holidays, people who add PC parts to their wish list may get their much-awaited components or a built PC instead, but for those who are looking to use the moola they received this season, ...

The question of prebuilt versus custom PC is one that’s faced by nearly every PC owner at some point, be they enthusiast gamers or casual users. After all, getting a prebuilt desktop is a lot easier, ...

I tried it once. I built a PC from scratch and it reminded me of a Heathkit electronics kit I assembled for a Boy Scout merit badge. Sure, I saved some money–but overall, I didn’t enjoy it. Intel’s ...

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 ...

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 ...

Step-by-step assembly of a custom DIY gaming PC, showcasing essential components and process for building a personalized, high-performance computer from scratch. Pixabay, Lixxe Building a computer ...