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

Many gamers know Razer for its gaming keyboards, mice, headsets, and laptops. The company is looking to expand further and has just announced a bunch of new high-performance PC components ranging from ...

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 ...

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 ...

Posts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed. is a senior editor and author of Notepad, who has been covering all things Microsoft, PC, and tech for over 20 ...

While conventional wisdom states that performance and value should be the sole criteria for choosing PC components, I can't ...

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 ...

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PC is an exciting time for a gaming enthusiast — even more so when it’s been a long time and you’ve been working with outdated hardware.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 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...