Using that combo deal as a foundation, we put together a $650 build that doesn't suck. It's impossible to go any cheaper for ...

But it gets complicated, because the Steam Machine is largely going to be using mobile-class hardware, like you’d find in one ...

Valve's recently announced Steam Machine spawned wide discussion across the PC hardware world, and while much of the ...

Building a PC can be a rewarding experience, but it’s also a serious investment that can feel a little intimidating, especially if it’s your first time. Unlike picking up a pre-built desktop computer ...

Of course, savings need to be made on inexpensive PCs and it is not uncommon for system integrators to cut corners in such cases. The question is, however, in which areas have savings been made and ...

Whether it's better for a gamer to design a system or purchase one of the best prebuilt PCs is a debate that's been raging for years. Particularly for inexperienced PC builders, it's tempting just to ...

Elvis Shida is a Tech/Hardware Writer from Kenya. He has been building PCs for a decade and is keenly interested in motherboards, monitors, and gaming TVs. When not building PCs or writing about ...

There are many reasons you might want to build yourself a small form factor (SFF) PC. I built one because I wanted a home entertainment center of sorts — those PCs are often referred to as HTPC, for ...

Let it be shouted from the rooftops until everybody gets the message: Building your own PC, be it for productivity, video editing, or gaming, does not need to cost a small fortune. A lot of PC ...

Check out our parts picks for a reasonably-priced living-room gaming PC that punches down on the Steam Machine.

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, ...

When it comes to PC building, we’ve all made mistakes. I know I have. Even for those who know how to build a PC and have all their parts ready to go, there are a few potential traps that could trip ...