PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.
Unique designs, smart engineering, and serious performance defined this year’s CES PC haul. These are our favorites across 11 categories of hardware.
Based on our expert analysis and tests, here are the best PC components and accessories in 2025, from GPUs and CPUs to SSDs and monitors.
AMD has confirmed that Zen 6 is on the way in 2026, which will surely offer performance uplifts for the popular AM5 platform.
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PC hardware prices are exploding, but these 4 parts are more affordable than ever
The PC hardware market might not look so hot in 2026 (or 2027), but it's not all doom and gloom. You can still upgrade to a ...
In this article, check out the latest information on PC hardware, PSU and CPU cooler prices are expected to rise very soon.
I hate to shatter your dreams (sorry), but an official Sega Dreamcast Mini will probably never happen. While that's terrible ...
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6 outdated PC hardware rules that no longer apply in 2026
As another year comes to a close, it's time to remind ourselves that not every tried-and-tested PC hardware tip remains that way forever. Times change, components evolve, and some older rules no ...
ASUS didn't come to CES 2026 with just one big reveal. The company's ROG brand announced a bevy of new products, including a ...
That's not to say the new AMD-powered Alienware Area-51 range isn't impressive, but the cheapest models showcased at CES 2026 ...
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HP shrank an entire desktop computer into a keyboard, and the mouse is confused
HP’s EliteBoard G1a breathes fresh air into keyboard PC concept back with modern AI hardware and modular design.
PC gaming hardware prices are rising fast in 2025 and 2026, with RAM and GPUs becoming more expensive. As upgrade costs climb ...
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