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Why building a quiet PC is harder than you think — what to know, and how to make your rig quieter
Premium Building a quiet PC is a challenge, especially with high-power PCs — but it is possible with effort focused on the right areas
Best PC builds for gaming 2026: From $800 budget rigs to $4,000+ dream machines
We’ve picked out the perfect parts for your next PC build, whether you’re spending $800 or $4,000 on components. We have recommendations for budget, midrange, high-end, and extreme systems.
Enthusiast builds a PC big enough to live in
A Chinese TechTuber scaled a tower PC large enough for a human to work and play in. It has air conditioning, too.
Our experts review your astonishing PC builds and setups in Rig Rundown — from wall-mounted setups to a system packed inside of a 1:6 scale RC car
Premium We go through user-submitted PC builds and crown a winner in the inaugural Tom's Hardware Premium Rig Rundown results
Electronics enthusiast begins breadboard-based Intel 386 system build — a large step up from their previous PC-XT and PC-AT breadboard projects
Motherboards, who needs them? Not Breadboarding Labs, which recently drafted plans for a retro Intel 80386 (i386) PC build using solderless breadboards.
Win a prize by entering your build into the inaugural Tom's Hardware Rig Rundown — submit a build to get your setup evaluated by our expert staff
Enter your build to the Tom's Hardware Rig Rundown for a chance of winning a $100 / £75 gift card, and have your setup reviewed by our team of experts.
Unlock the ultimate PC maintenance combo with this electric screwdriver and air duster at a huge $60 saving right now
Deals Grab this impressive Hoto NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set with 25 bits with its AutoCare 4-in-1 air duster and vacuum cleaner in a combo Amazon deal for under $100.
Enthusiast rebuilds AA-battery-powered PC, sextuples run time to 30 minutes with 64 batteries
YouTube creator ScuffedBits re-did their experiment and was able to eke out 30 minutes of game time (and a benchmarking session!) while running their desktop PC on 64 AA batteries.
