PC upgrades that will have the biggest impact on performance

PC upgrades that will have the biggest impact on performance

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends The beauty of owning a desktop PC lies in upgradability. It’s a huge part of why I always stick to desktops, and I can’t imagine having it any other way. A desktop is a canvas, one where you can erase certain parts and paint them anew at a whim. However, … Read more

This Alienware gaming PC with RTX 4090 has a $1,300 discount at Dell

This Alienware gaming PC with RTX 4090 has a ,300 discount at Dell

Alienware Nothing says bring on that next boss battle like a stunning $1,300 discount on a cutting-edge gaming PC. Such is the case with the Alienware Aurora R15 Gaming Desktop. Right now, Dell is offering quite the deal on this bad boy. Normally priced at $3,900, you can score this mean machine for only $2,600! … Read more

Corsair One i500 review: more than a pretty face

Corsair One i500 review: more than a pretty face

Corsair One i500 MSRP $4,700.00 “The Corsair One i500 is a small PC that screams premium and exceeds expectations.” Pros Beautiful case design Surprisingly capable performance Minimal bloatware Back I/O light Upgradeable Cons Expensive CPU is a bit too hot to handle I review some of the best gaming desktops, but I’ve never seriously considered … Read more

Gaming laptops vs. desktops: which should you buy in 2024?

Gaming laptops vs. desktops: which should you buy in 2024?

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Picking between a gaming laptop and a desktop is often pretty straightforward: You either need the portability or you don’t. But if you’re fine with or without it, then what’s the best option? Even when equipped with the same model of graphics card and processor, laptops and desktops are vastly … Read more

This gaming PC will also make you a cup of coffee

This gaming PC will also make you a cup of coffee

Nerdforge There are gaming PCs, and there are coffee makers — and the two do not mix. After all, who would want boiling hot coffee inside their high-end gaming desktop? The idea alone makes me shiver, but Nerdforge’s Martina was brave enough to come up with this project and create a fully custom-built PC that … Read more

The war between PC and console is about to heat up again

The war between PC and console is about to heat up again

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends There’s no question that consoles are increasingly becoming more like PCs, but thanks to Nvidia, it appears that the opposite may be taking place too. According to a new report by Wccftech, Nvidia is working with its partners to create a new ecosystem for gaming on small form factor (SFF) … Read more

These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters

These 5 PC upgrades are the biggest money wasters

Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Upgrading your PC is a good way to give it some extra juice without having to spend money on a whole new build. Unfortunately, that’s not always a universal truth. Certain components can become real money wasters, and you’ll never know it unless you dig deeper into what’s worth it … Read more

Starforge Systems Navigator PC review: streamer-backed

Starforge Systems Navigator PC review: streamer-backed

Starforge Systems Navigator MSRP $1,900.00 “The Starforge Systems Navigator makes a compelling argument for prebuilt gaming PCs.” Pros Excellent build quality No bloatware Solid performance Two-year warranty Cons A bit expensive No extra power supply cables Names like Asmongold, Emiru, MoistCr1TiKaL, and Sodapoppin should be familiar to you if you linger on Twitch day after … Read more