There’s a moment in every PC builder’s journey, whether it’s their first or fiftieth build, that fills them with a unique mix of excitement and dread: taming the CPU. In …
There’s a moment every PC builder and enthusiast knows well. You’ve just finished a marathon gaming session or a demanding video render, and the side of your computer case is …
I remember the moment vividly. We had just finished assembling a new high-end gaming rig, centered around a powerful, but notoriously hot, AMD Ryzen 9 processor. The stock cooler felt …
There’s a moment every PC builder or upgrader experiences. You’ve just finished a long gaming session or a heavy video render, and the side of your computer case is uncomfortably …
There’s a unique challenge that every small form factor (SFF) PC builder and performance enthusiast eventually faces: the unforgiving reality of physics. We crave compact, desk-friendly systems, but we also …
There’s a familiar story in the world of PC building. You’ve just invested in a powerful new CPU—a multi-core monster like an Intel Core i7 or an AMD Ryzen 9, …
There’s a unique kind of panic that sets in for a PC builder when a project grinds to a halt over something small. I’ve been there more times than I …
When we first got our hands on the Raspberry Pi 5, the performance leap was immediately apparent. This tiny single-board computer (SBC) isn’t just a hobbyist’s toy anymore; it’s a …
There’s a unique kind of dread that every PC builder, from the seasoned veteran to the wide-eyed novice, has experienced. It’s not the fear of a DOA (Dead on Arrival) …
There’s a unique satisfaction that comes from building a Small Form Factor (SFF) PC. The challenge of fitting immense power into a chassis not much larger than a shoebox is …