Build a pc articles

How should you keep your CPU cool? From budget air coolers to powerful liquid AIOs, this guide will help you replace your stock cooler for something much better for very little money.

We spent months testing and gathering data on 23 affordable AMD B850 motherboards. Here's our roundup of the best budget options and how they perform.

Intel's Core Ultra 7 265K has dropped to $310, but is it finally a good buy for gamers? We put it head-to-head with AMD's Ryzen chips across four games, multiple GPUs, and three resolutions.

PC monitors for work and creativity now boast bigger screens, sharper resolutions, and more ports at better prices. Here are the best, from budget gems to 4K giants.

In a sea of next-gen CPUs, the Ryzen 7 5800X3D still stands tall. We benchmark it across 4 games, resolutions, and GPUs to see how it scales with today's top-tier and midrange graphics cards.

We tested AMD and Nvidia's latest 8GB GPUs and found major performance issues when compared to their 16GB counterparts. Here's how they hold up under real-world, VRAM-intensive conditions.

Building a budget gaming PC? Don't let a pricey GPU trick you into cutting corners elsewhere. Here are 7 components you shouldn't cheap out on if you want smooth, reliable performance.

AMD's Threadripper 9000 series pushes Zen 5 to the extreme, with up to 64 cores and sky-high specs. We review the HEDT 9970X and 9980X – powerful, pricey, and not for the faint of budget.

Comparing the RTX 5060 Ti and RX 9060 XT 16GB, we benchmark performance with DLSS 4 and FSR 4 across multiple upscaling modes to see which GPU delivers the best real-world gaming experience.

Let's put four generations of AMD Radeon GPUs to the test to see how the $300 segment has evolved over the past five years. From the 5600 XT to the new 9060 XT 8GB, here's how they stack up.

Looking for the best gaming monitor? We've tested and reviewed dozens to bring you top picks by price tier – from budget to flagship – covering 4K, 1440p, ultrawide, high refresh, and more.

AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT comes in two flavors – only one's worth your money. The 16GB model undercuts Nvidia on price, matches performance, and may be the new go-to GPU for budget-conscious gamers.

Ready to build a new PC in 2025? Our updated TechSpot PC Buying Guide features four builds for four budgets, covering everything from entry-level to high-end, with smart picks for today's market.

That dream 1440p display for fast-paced PC gaming has become the new normal. Prices have dropped, performance has surged, and for most, 1440p now hits the sweet spot between value and performance.

Nvidia tried to bury early reviews of the 8GB RTX 5060 Ti, but now the truth is out – and it's not pretty. With outdated specs and poor value, this GPU leaves a lot to be desired in 2025.

We've all thought about it: What would we buy if money were no object? Most people have mental lists of extravagant, unnecessary-but-awesome tech they'd snatch up if they ever hit the jackpot.

While popular with gamers, Nvidia's RTX 4060 series was a letdown. Now, with the RTX 5060 we see history repeating. We're digging into what's changed and what Nvidia doesn't want you to see.

Thinking about upgrading to AMD's AM5 platform? We've tested nearly everything from CPUs to motherboards – now it's time to revisit DDR5 memory performance, including G.Skill's new CL26 and DDR5-8000 kits.