Build a 2026 budget gaming PC for 1440p using an i5-12600K and Intel Arc A570 or A580, plus DDR4 savings for better value.

This is a wonderful do-it-all laptop that was overpriced at MSRP but is now a fantastic deal for just $999.99 at Best Buy.

The end result is a Frankenstein’s monster of a PC, a cobbled-together mess of modern and venerable components that still ...

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PC gaming has never quite been affordable, but you could always save money—and get a surprising amount of value and power—if ...

And an enormous price tag, sadly.

Admittedly, a new PC case won’t do anything for your frames per second, but it’s the most impactful upgrade you can make to ...

For decades, PC gaming meant owning a monolith: a massive, flashing tower that dominated your floor space. But in 2026, the era of the giant box is over. Components have become efficient enough that ...

PC building sucks right now. At least, it does for anyone on a budget—even a reasonable one. This reality is documented in ...

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YouTuber Jakkuh (previously a member of Linus Tech Tips) has spent two months designing a high-spec gaming PC kitted with an ...

Fallout season two kicked off with a bang… Literally, if you’re one of a few unlucky people who cross paths with Mr. House or Hank MacLean. But what is it that’s making people’s heads go bang?Fallout ...