PC Builds guides
9 guides so far — written from the same sourced catalog the builder runs on. The library grows with the research.
A tier-by-tier guide to picking a PC power supply in 2026, covering wattage headroom, 80 Plus efficiency, ATX 3.1 / 12V-2x6 connectors, and modularity, with specific picks from budget 650W units to 1000W Titanium flagships.
A clear look at the best DDR5 (and value DDR4) memory kits for 2026 builds, matched to capacity, platform, and timings so you buy speed you can actually use.
A rundown of the best high-end graphics cards in 2026, sorted by resolution and budget so you can match a GPU to your build without overpaying in a volatile market.
A guide to choosing NVMe SSD storage for your PC build, covering when Gen5 is worth it, what to look for, and our top picks across Gen4 value, efficient Gen5, premium, and PS5-ready options.
A shortlist of the best CPUs for 2026 PC builds, sorted by use case and budget — from gaming-first chips to all-rounder flagships and value picks.
A shortlist of CPU coolers spanning low-profile, budget air, mid-range, premium, and 360mm liquid, with guidance on matching cooling to your CPU and case.
A guide to choosing a 1440p gaming monitor in 2026, comparing fast-IPS value picks against the new wave of affordable QD-OLED and WOLED panels by use case and budget.
2026 pricing is hostile: RAM at 3-6x normal, GPUs above MSRP. Here's the $1,500 build that spends around the crisis, not into it.
A recording-room PC has one spec the gaming builds ignore: noise floor. How to build for silence without thermal throttling.
Comparisons
AMD's X3D gaming champion against Intel's discounted 20-core: who should buy which in 2026's price landscape.
Comparing the Crucial Pro OC 64GB DDR5-6000 and G.Skill Trident Z5 RGB 32GB DDR5-7200. Capacity vs. speed for your DDR5 build, plus who each kit is for.
AMD's RX 9070 XT and RX 7700 XT both target high-end builds. We compare price, tier, and use-case to help you pick the right Radeon GPU.
Two top-tier 2TB Gen5 NVMe SSDs compared. The WD_BLACK SN8100 runs $439.99; the Crucial T705 lands near $300. Here's which flagship drive fits your build.
Intel's Core i7-14700K and Core Ultra 9 285K both score 80 in our research. Compare price, platform, and tier to pick the right CPU for your build.
A 360mm AIO liquid cooler versus a tiny low-profile air cooler. We compare the Arctic Liquid Freezer III 360 and Noctua NH-L9i to help you pick the right fit.
RX 9070's 16 GB and raster edge vs the RTX 5070's 12 GB, ray-tracing lead, and DLSS 4. Same price, same tier — here's which one fits your build.