In one of last month’s blog posts, I detailed the constituent hardware and software building blocks for a workstation computer I was planning on building…with one key omission. As I mentioned last ...

GameSpot may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and from purchases through links. A chip off the old block. Choosing the right CPU for your new PC is ...

Quiet gaming PC builds rely on smart cooling, airflow tuning, and case design to reduce noise while maintaining strong ...

20 years ago, I was a pretty prolific PC-builder, if I do say so myself. Various EDN hands-on projects were the primary motivation; my late-1999 article, for example, showcased Intel’s SE440BX and ...

AMD lovers, we hear ya. After building a killer Intel-based Windows 8.1 PC for $1000, we’re starting with a cheaper, more powerful AMD CPU this time around. And we won’t just walk you through the ...

Winter is coming, along with mittens, cold hands, snow, and jackets. Now that we’re all carrying around lithium batteries in our pocket, wouldn’t it be a great idea to build an electronic hand warmer?

Most of us will be familiar with the concept of the speedrun, an attempt to complete a game (or levels of a game) in the fastest time possible. However, this is the first time I've seen a CPU build ...

AMD’s aging FX chips have long been a go-to for PC gamers on a budget, but Intel was the only real option for enthusiasts craving no-compromises performance. That changes today. The hotly anticipated ...