First-timer to PC building, or just need a 2024 refresher? Follow our ultimate step-by-step guide to assembling a modern desktop just the way you like it. I have been a technology journalist for ...

Editor’s note: An earlier version of this article included a video guide detailing similar steps on how to build a PC. Unfortunately, that video included a number of errors in the build process ...

Building a computer from scratch gives you the perfect machine for your needs, but it can be daunting the first time around. In this edition of Lifehacker Night School, we’ll be taking you ...

Now that you've bought all your components, it's time for the moment of truth: You're ready to actually put together the machine. Assembling your computer can seem daunting, but it's actually ...

Let us help you. Published July 5, 2021 Haley Perry Share this post I’ve always dreamed of building my own gaming PC, hoping to end a desktop-gaming existence of painfully long loading screens ...

Gamers have two different options when looking for a gaming HTPC: You can either build one yourself, or go with one built by a PC vendor like iBuyPower, Origin, Dell or HP. Building an HTPC ...

Desktops don’t have to be big and bulky power-hungry monsters. This PC build guide will show you how to put together a slim, energy-efficient desktop PC perfect for your living room or small office.

A few months ago, Tom's Guide put together the first part of its "How to build a gaming PC" guide. In that article, we covered which parts you'll need to construct a machine as well as how to ...

There are plenty of good reasons to build your own gaming PC. Complete control over aesthetics, the potential for easy future upgrades, and saving some cash by shopping smart are just some of the ...

I've played games on my computer for as long as I can remember, which eventually (as it does for many) led me to building and upgrading my own desktop. Through my years here, I've tested and ...

The news was not received well by many gamers, with most wondering whether building a PC would make more sense. Here's where things get tricky: the PS5 Pro uses an AMD GPU based on the RDNA 3 ...