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Written by @Lambdaben Today’s build is all about getting the maximum performance build for 1440p gaming and we’re going all out. By building with some of the best products on the market, you'll end up with an absolutely killer build with some nice aesthetics to match. So, let’s dive right in. Processor: AMD Ryzen 7800X3D…
It’s always exciting when you finally decide you want to build your own PC! I know I was really looking forward to actually building my own PC. My old setup was from high school and was using onboard graphics, which… yikes! Then, a few years ago, I saw this wicked case at Micro Center and knew what I had to do. I was…
Written by @Vaganza Up until recently, I was always a proponent of multiple-display setups, as each additional monitor offers more space to work with and, as a result, more utility. That was until I picked up an ultrawide monitor. I frequently work with programs like AutoCAD and have found that an ultrawide monitor just…
Written by @Lambdaben Building a custom PC can be an exciting endeavor that can be easily tailored to meet your specific needs and personal preferences. Selecting the right components for a high-end PC build can be a little daunting but hopefully, this guide can help make the process easier, with the help of Gigabyte’s…
The next generation of AMD CPUs with AMD 3D V-Cache technology have arrived and they are gaming monsters. And a monster CPU deserves a monster PC to go with it - so we designed one! And be sure to check out our breakdown and benchmarks to see just how much power the Ryzen 9 7950X3D packs. Whether you're gaming or hard at…
By @Vaganza BYO month is here and we have a ton of great deals on a wide range of PC parts, including some stellar CPU bundle deals. In honor of these great bundles, we put together an AMD-themed build with the free G.Skill 32GB DDR5-6000 bundle as a our base. This is a build with a enough power to run pretty much anything…
The Razer Quartz collection features a unique pink colorway that is sure to stand out in any setup. The Quartz peripherals, such as the keyboard and mouse, are built with the same high-quality and performance that gamers have come to expect from Razer. To match with the Razer Quartz accessories, we've got a custom PC build…
2022 was a banner year for PC parts. Intel and AMD both released impressive new processors, while AMD and NVIDIA both dropped the next generation of graphics cards. And, of course, Intel entered the GPU arena with their Arc graphics cards. With the year wrapping up, we thought it would be fun to design two builds, mixing…
NVIDIA's long-awaited GeForce RTX 4070 Ti has arrived and is proving itself to be an incredible card for 1440p gaming, with 120+ FPS in modern, cutting-edge games like F1 2022 and A Plague Tale: Requiem. So, while it can absolutely handle 4K gaming (with some high frame rates!) we decided to design a build to maximize your…
The next generation of AMD GPUs has arrived! The Radeon RX 7000 is now available at Micro Center, and we wanted to celebrate with a no-holds barred, push-it-to-the-max, absolutely crazy gaming rig that'll take advantage of the brand-new AMD RDNA 3 architecture (not sure what that is? Check out our breakdown over here). So,…
The second card in NVIDIA's 40 Series has arrived! Today, the GeForce RTX 4080 was launched and, in honor of this fantastic mid-to-high-end card, we put together a build that won't just complement it well, it'll look really really good while doing so, thanks to a sleek silver and white theme running throughout! Not sure…
The brand-new Intel Core i9-13900K is absolutely not messing around with it comes to speed and power (check out our benchmarks for proof!). So, if you're building a computer with it, it deserves nothing less than the best. You wouldn't put a 165Hz monitor on a PC from the 90s, would you? Here's what we'd recommend if…
Written By @Lesaol and @Vaganza, photos by @Elliot_L Building your very own computer system can be fun, challenging, and rewarding, especially when thinking about aesthetics and a theme. For the month of October, we put together three parts lists to fit that Halloween theme: One all-white “Ghost” theme for our…
Written by @Rayy_Goss Streaming is becoming more and more popular and shows no signs of slowing down. There are tons of streamers out there, and maybe you’ve been saving up for the opportunity to build your own streaming setup and begin your journey on popular platforms like Twitch and YouTube. Well in this article,…
NVIDIA's super-powered GeForce RTX 4090 has arrived and to celebrate we designed the highest-end PC we could imagine to go along with this killer card. We put together a breakdown of everything new with the GeForce RTX 4090, including the new-and-improved DLSS 3 and third-gen Ray Tracing Cores! With a card this good, why…
Written by @Lambdaben MSI has a gorgeous selection of PC peripherals, so let’s build an all-MSI gaming rig to go with them! Our aesthetic is a white and black build designed to highlight the MSI’s versatility in PC components while matching the Optix monitor and MSI Vigor keyboard and mouse. All MSI build by Erik Y…
AMD's new 7000 Series CPUs just launched (you can check out a full breakdown over here!), and with the AMD Ryzen 9 5790X absolutely blowing away our benchmarks, we decided that felt like a good reason to put together a build guide with all the bleeding-edge tech we can find for the biggest and best gaming rig out there.…
BYO Month is here again! Last Friday we put together a guide featuring some of the best BYO month deals, recommendations, and past build guides. But that got us thinking. What if you put all that together for a build guide full of on-sale recommendations? You get a high-powered, fully custom PC for nearly $500 off! The…
Written by @Julia_V ITX builds can be challenging. With relatively limited selections for parts, we also have to figure out if the parts will physically fit in a small ITX chassis. However, there are many appeals to an ITX build, such as its space-saving capability and portability compared to a regular-sized desktop. In…
Written by Lucas Coll The hot summer weather may be in its final stretch, but for PC users, heat is an issue year-round. That’s especially true if you’re an advanced user that demands more of your computer’s hardware than the average person. Gaming, video editing, frequent multi-tasking, and other such resource-heavy…
Written by @Shoan041 If you're gaming, you don't want to be held back by low framerates, GPU bottlenecks, or overheating components. We put together this parts list for the ultimate gaming PC, featuring the highest-end components and cooling to create the Ultimate Gaming PC. Frame drops, input lag, and crashes will be a…
Written by @Lambdaben Looking for an entry-level 4K video editing rig for DaVinci Resolve? Whether you’re editing for education, entertainment, or documentation, choosing a good computer for video editing is crucial for performing efficient work. We will walk you through exactly what parts you will need to edit your own…
Written by @Julia_V Ever wanted to make a game in Unreal Engine? Have you dreamt of creating 3D models, materializing Blender animations, or editing videos with cool visual effects but not sure where to begin building a PC for this type of work? This PC is designed for hobbyist-level rendering and provides a great bang for…
Written by Lucas Coll If you’re putting together a $2,000 PC, then you’re looking for something high-end, and that’s all the more reason to put some care into your component selection. A build like this, when properly done, should last you for quite a while before needing any upgrades. To help you out, we’ve laid out a…
The Micro Center Champions are back with another set of recommendations, this time all about upgrading your desktop setup with some top-of-the-line, well-loved mics, mice, and keyboards! Blue Yeti by @CodyS_MCDuluth I picked up a Yeti microphone after years of hearing it be praised as the go-to economical choice for a…
AMD launched three new graphics cards today: the Radeon RX 6650 XT, Radeon RX 6750 XT, and the Radeon RX 6950 XT. We've got a spec breakdown of all three cards, as well as Radeon RX 6750 XT benchmarks right over here to go with our Radeon RX 6750 XT build guide! The 6750 XT is a stellar card whether you're building your…
AMD's new "Ultimate Gaming Processor," the Ryzen 7 5800X3D, has arrived, and we've got a build guide for you, as well as benchmarks and breakdowns! It's AMD's Ultimate Gaming Processor, so of course, we put together the Ultimate Gaming PC for it to really shine! Processor: AMD Ryzen 7 5800X3D Vermeer 3.4GHz 8-Core AM4…
There are many advantages to building your own PC: It gives you more performance for your dollar, you can build it exactly to your required specs with no compromises or things you don’t need, it allows for easy upgrades and future-proofing; the list goes on. One major advantage that often gets lost in the sea of hardware…
The "World's Fastest Desktop Processor" has launched and we're celebrating with a day of benchmarks, breakdowns, and build guides! Now, of course, Intel's Fastest Desktop Processor deserves nothing less than the best, so we've gone all out for this build. Check the whole thing out below! Processor: Intel Core i9-12900KS…
AMD just released a trio of new processors today, and while we have benchmarks and breakdowns over here, we've also put together a build guide for anyone looking for ideas for their new AMD Ryzen 5 5600 CPU build! Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 Vermeer 3.7GHz 6-Core AM4 Boxed Processor - Wraith Stealth Cooler Included The AMD…
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