Ultra-budget PC builds are no longer just about basic computing. In 2026, AMD’s integrated graphics have matured enough to ...

Build a budget 1440p gaming PC with an Intel Arc A570 10GB and i5-11600K, hitting 60 to 100 FPS while keeping temps cool for ...

Building a gaming PC on a budget in 2025 doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice performance. With the prices of mid-range components stabilizing and NVIDIA’s entry-level RTX 50-series cards hitting the ...

When shopping for computer components, it’s often tempting to buy the latest, fastest hardware you can afford—but there’s a line of diminishing returns that’s too easy to cross. That’s been ...

Elvis Shida is a Tech/Hardware Writer from Kenya. He has been building PCs for a decade and is keenly interested in motherboards, monitors, and gaming TVs. When not building PCs or writing about ...

Building a gaming setup on a budget is easier today than ever before. With smart component choices, value-driven brands, and better overall hardware efficiency, even beginners can assemble a powerful ...

Why does it feel like PC gaming is becoming a luxury hobby? With the cost of GPUs skyrocketing, CPUs demanding a bigger slice of your wallet, and RAM prices refusing to budge, building a gaming rig ...

The phrase "cheap desktop PC" may evoke negative vibes, but it shouldn't. In our 40 years of testing and benchmarking desktops at PCMag, we've encountered plenty of quality budget computers that offer ...

Adrian has been a tech enthusiast since the 90s with a particular passion for gaming that developed thanks to his first gaming outings on Pong, Zork and Space Invaders. In the years that followed he ...