My worst prebuilt PC horror stories — and how I averted disaster
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends We all have that one PC horror story. Maybe you can laugh about it now, or maybe it’s just a lesson learned, but it probably…
5 ways to take your PC from boring to beautiful
Building a PC is not just about picking the best graphics card and processor — you often want it to look good, too. After all, this box of entertainment is…
It’s time to stop ignoring your motherboard when building a PC
The motherboard is the spine of your computer, but despite how important it is, it often becomes an afterthought. It’s easy to overlook when there are shinier, more exciting components…
You’ll have to wait a long time for a Steam Deck 2
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Just as we started getting excited at the prospect of a Steam Deck 2, it now seems that gamers will have to wait a lot…
Prebuilt PCs are problematic — here’s how to avoid getting scammed
Buying a prebuilt computer can be a costly mistake, unless you’re armed with some knowledge and planning on buying one of the best desktop PCs. The fact is that great…
This Noctua-themed gaming PC is a bespoke beauty — and you can buy it
Maingear Most gaming PCs have a certain kind of aesthetic that often screams “gamer.” RGB lights and strangely shaped chassis can stand out like a sore thumb if they don’t…
The best PC builds: budget, gaming, video editing, and more
PC building is fun, but it’s also a bit scary. After all, it’s hardly cheap — you’re going to spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on something that will hopefully…
This trick saves you $980 on an Alienware gaming PC with an RTX 4090
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends When you’re building up your gaming rig, it’s tempting to go for broke. After all, if you don’t have the fastest, newest and most powerful…
The best gaming desks for 2023
The desk is evolving. No longer are desks unwieldy behemoths packed with drawers — they are getting slimmer and cleaner year after year as minimalist desks continue to grow in…
Say hello to one of the most expensive PC cases in history
The pricing tiers for EVGA’s E1 PC case, which features an open-air design, have been revealed and it’s going to cost a small fortune, to say the least.