I finally used my motherboard's BIOS flashback button, and it saved a dead build
…Even though my PC wouldn't POST, I still had a way to fix the problem without changing anything else in the build. It's just one of those features you don…
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It's not just you — MSI's confession proves it's the worst year ever for PC hardware
…An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building…
Your motherboard's worst PCIe slot might be the most useful one in your build
…An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building…
5 features on modern motherboards I regret not using sooner
Rich Edmonds Apr 5, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building…
4 one-click BIOS changes that unlock the PC performance you paid for
…Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for friends and family, fostering a passion that would ultimately take shape as a career path. Besides being the first…
I ditched my motherboard's fan presets and built my own curve, and the difference is massive
…By spending just a few minutes building a custom curve, my PC has become quieter and cooler, and it's something anyone can do. Related 4 ways PC builders mess up their…
DRAM prices have tripled, and three products are paying the price
…Even if you were building a PC yourself in 2024, you could build a decent 1080p gaming rig for about $500. If you're trying to build a PC in 2026, the…
Building your own router is easier than you think, and the US just made it necessary
…I replaced my ISP's router with a cheap mini PC — and you can too 5 mistakes I made with my first mini PC router that you can avoid 5 ways building…
Your PC is probably choking because one fan is fighting the rest
…Case pressure is something to think about Don't let your PC become a vacuum When building your PC, you want to pay attention to your case pressure. The recommended way to…
I change these 5 storage settings on every new PC build, and they prevent headaches later
…Tinkering with his own build at age 10 turned into building PCs for friends and family, fostering a passion that would ultimately take shape as a career path. Besides being the first…