The retro gaming movement is thriving in 2026, and I put together an affordable PC build for classic games and emulation.

As unloved as IBM’s PCjr was, with only a one-year production run, it’s hard to complain about the documentation available ...

Some of the cheapest upgrades to turn a PC into a gaming rig are an M.2 SSD, a Ryzen 5 CPU, a motherboard for DDR4 RAM, and a ...

A decent laptop for under $500—sounds impossible, right? We tested and found some great options, including Windows laptops, ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time when the cheapest way to acquire your dream PC was to build your own. With this approach, you could source the perfect ...

Person installing a graphics card inside a desktop PC case - Dikushin Dmitry/Shutterstock Building your own PC used to be the best alternative to buying a prebuilt one. Instead of settling for ...

GameSpot may get a commission from retail offers. If you've been itching to build a new PC but have been stopped in your tracks by the harsh reality of the price of components currently, the latest ...

When shopping around for new PCs, many people prefer to purchase prebuilt computers. These come with all the components and software most users need to get started. However, some people, especially ...

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026. I have been interested in science and technology for ...

I ignored my own advice. I built a new PC from scratch in what is likely the worst financial environment to take such an expensive adventure. It involved months of scrounging, begging, and groaning ...

PCWorld highlights that RAM clearance issues occur when large CPU coolers interfere with tall RAM modules, potentially causing installation difficulties or requiring component replacement. Motherboard ...

PC gaming has never quite been affordable, but you could always save money—and get a surprising amount of value and power—if you knew how to build your own desktop. That advice has held true through ...