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

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The Top PC Case Brands for 2025 The ultimate way to show off your DIY build is to have a standout case. While all five of the case makers in our list have overall satisfaction marks within tenths of a ...

My living environment has impacted by several home renovations and much as I try to control dust during this construction it is not always possible. Of course this situation has impacted my 2 PC ...

With the enthusiast PC segment growing at an exponential rate, the innovation in PC cases that house all these components required by users for their build has aggressively progressed as well in ...

Building a new PC is an exciting time for a gaming enthusiast — even more so when it’s been a long time and you’ve been working with outdated hardware. However, it can also be a pretty intimidating ...

What is the best PC case? That will depend on your needs, but choosing the right case is essential for ensuring your gaming PC performs properly, keeps cool, and of course, looks good. The right size, ...

The choices for a PC case have never been more diverse than they are today. If gamers decide against a budget prebuilt PC, they can design a rig perfectly suited to their needs. However, a case is the ...

What if your PC case could fold flat, pack up like a briefcase, and still turn heads with its minimalist design? Enter Teenage Engineering’s “Computer-2,” a bold reimagining of what a compact ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Today, a computer can end up being one of the most capable gaming systems available. High-end gaming PCs are able to easily outpace dedicated ...

On the one hand, no component on your PC stays relevant forever. Standards evolve, products get obsolete, and some components just give up earlier than others. On the other hand, some components tend ...

Inside and out, the industry saw an entire new generation of PC components hit the market in 2008 -- and the PC will never be the same. Higher performance, more efficient, and in the case of the Antec ...