The only PC components I never regret spending extra on
…You may not need the additional cooling performance right now, but when you switch to a new CPU or a new PC entirely, a high-quality cooler won't need replacing. You…
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I didn't expect delaying Windows and Nvidia updates to be the best strategy for 2026, but here we are
…Related 8 trends that will sound the death knell for gaming PCs The road ahead for PC hardware is dark and full of terrors Windows Update in 2026 is a live beta…
Updating my SSD's firmware fixed a chronic Windows problem that nothing else did
…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…
The stock cooler on your Ryzen is probably good enough, and the upgrade isn't worth it
Ty Sherback Apr 29, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT His love of PCs and their components was born out of trying to squeeze every ounce of performance out of the family computer…
What Intel Firefly actually means for Windows laptops (and why it's not just another processor)
…The blocks are already in place for Firefly to slot in and change things to bring about improved performance, thermals, and efficiency. An Intel Firefly mini PC platform reference design could make…
This is the mini PC that finally made me display my home server instead of burying it
…Benchmarks aside, this is a fine mini PC for daily use. The APU inside is a laptop chip, so I shouldn't expect desktop-class performance, but the minor regression from the…
I was buying motherboards all wrong — until I checked these specs
…They can also shape your system’s performance. Related 3 reasons I won’t spend more than $300 on a motherboard ever again Don't blow your PC budget on your motherboard…
My 5-year-old 5600X is still good enough for 2026, and I'm not upgrading to AM5
…Compared to their predecessors from the pre-2015 era, modern PC components don't get completely obsolete as soon as a new generation hits the shelves, especially since the performance enhancements in…
Linux is finally ready for gamers, but gamers are still not ready for Linux
…More and more people are exploring Linux distros on their PCs, and the results are better than ever. Performance, compatibility, and reliability have improved a lot, but the average gamer still prefers…
My AIO failed constantly until I switched to a tower cooler and learned the real difference
…Since every new PC builder naturally wants the absolute best hardware for their brand-new rig, I followed the prevailing online advice. So I went with a 360mm AIO that performed superbly…