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7 Red Flags When Choosing Cheap PC Components
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.
Zalman's jet engine-inspired CPU cooler is now available
WTF?! Electronics with loud fans are often compared to jet engines, but Zalman deliberately designed its newest CPU cooler to resemble one. The Zet 5 is the latest in a series of flamboyant designs introduced this year. For some PC builders, fluorescent lighting is no longer enough.
This new AIO cooler packs more displays than your entire setup
Maingear's Retro95 gaming PC blends 90s nostalgia with modern muscle
Intel Arrow Lake refresh to add NPU capabilities, Copilot+ features to desktop PCs
MSI's new Toy Story PC features Buzz Lightyear GPU, Woody motherboard, and more
Intel's Nova Lake-S CPUs to bring massive architectural overhaul, up to 52 cores
TechSpot PC Buying Guide: 2025 Update
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.
The Asus TUF Gaming T500 is a mobile CPU-powered desktop for better thermals
10 Tech Enthusiast Guilty Pleasures: (A.K.A. Expensive Gear We Need)
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.
Nvidia launches GeForce RTX 5060 series with three new GPUs, tries to hide the 8GB versions
Is DDR5-8000 Worth It? The Ryzen AM5 Test
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.
Holographic PC fans are here, and RGB may never look the same
Apple iMac: The Computer That Saved the Company
Before the iPhone or iPod, Apple's comeback began with the iMac. In 1998, the Bondi Blue desktop revolutionized home PCs, rescued Apple from near bankruptcy, and set the stage for its future success.




