Best RAM 2021: Desktop DDR4 Memory for Gaming and Productivity By Zhiye Liu Here are the best RAM kits we’ve tested: computer memory that’s ideal for gaming, video editing and graphics-heavy applications.
Best Gaming CPUs for 2021 By Paul Alcorn Here are the best gaming CPUs for the money, based on our benchmarks. These processors offer the best performance in their price ranges and most are suitable for overclocking.
Best Motherboards 2021 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset By Matt Safford Here are the best motherboards for Intel and AMD’s top processors. These boards offer great features, overclocking performance and pricing.
Best CPU Coolers 2021: Air and Liquid (AIO) By Matt Safford Here are the best CPU cooler solutions (air and AIO/liquid) for a range of systems, from small form-factor builds to overclocked big-rigs.
Best PC Cases 2021: Our Tested Picks for Your New Build By Matt Safford Here are the best cases for custom PC builds. Our recommendations factor in cooling and noise, and many sell for less than $100 (£100, $150 AU).
Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2021 By Jarred Walton We've benchmarked all the latest GPUs to select the best graphics cards for gaming. These graphics cards offer the best performance at their price and resolution, from 1080p to 4K.
Your Turn to Make the Best Black Friday Build By Tom's Hardware Community We’re excited to see what you come up with.
The Mirror Maze PC: Building an Ultra-Quiet, Liquid-Cooled PC to Get Lost In By Niels Broekhuijsen Starting off with the Space Gray Edition of Lian Li's PC-O11 Dynamic, we built a silent, powerful refined PC that you could get lost in.
How to Build a PC By Andrew E. Freedman Are you looking to build a PC but intimidated about how to put the parts together? Learn how to turn your components into a desktop with our step-by-step guide.
Dell G5 Gaming Desktop Gets More RGB, 10th Gen Intel By Andrew E. Freedman The Dell G5 Gaming Desktop is getting refreshed internals and some new color options for the light strip on the front.
Beat the Heat With the 2020 Best PC Builds Winners By Tom's Hardware Community The latest Tom’s Hardware Best PC Builds Competition has its winners, from a $750 4K-capable rig to a $3,000 liquid-cooled powerhouse.
PC Builder Mods a GameCube Into an AMD-Powered Gaming Desktop By Michelle Ehrhardt An enthusiast used some clever case modding, an AMD Ryzen APU and a barebones mini-PC to turn a GameCube into a gaming desktop.
Trump's Tariffs and Tech: Everything You Need to Know (Update: Some Postponed Indefinitely) By Andrew E. Freedman President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariffs on Chinese goods could have a big effect on tech companies and consumers, and many are speaking out.
PC and PC Component Terms Defined: Tom’s Hardware Glossary By Scharon Harding Tom’s Hardware defines and explains commonly used terms around PCs, PC components and more.
Play in 4K: Building a Liquid-Cooled, Dual-GPU Gaming Rig By Zak Storey We put together the ultimate UHD gaming PC, using dual RTX 2080 Super cards.
$500 Budget Build Off: Two Paths to a Slick, Affordable New Rig By The Editors of Tom's Hardware We built two different PCs for under $500. Both systems have their limitations, but one might be just what you’re looking for.
No Tools Required: PC Building Simulator Finally Graces Consoles By Nathaniel Mott PC Building Simulator, the game that lets you build a virtual PC, is now available for PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch.
Beat the Heat With the Tom's Hardware Best PC Builds Competition By Joshua Simenhoff The Tom’s Hardware Best PC Builds Competition is back! There are six different budget categories, ranging from $500, all the way up to $5,000.
Big League Modders Discuss Building Eye-Popping Rigs for Computex By Scharon Harding Modders at Computex 2019 gave us an inside look at what goes into building a piece of computing art for a global tech trade show.
Community Questions: What Do You Expect for Computex 2019 By Joshua Simenhoff What do you expect from this year's Computex?