Build a 2026 budget gaming PC for 1440p using an i5-12600K and Intel Arc A570 or A580, plus DDR4 savings for better value.

You’ll also discover how to evaluate second-hand components for compatibility and condition, making sure a smooth build process. By following these steps, you can assemble a gaming PC that delivers ...

The end result is a Frankenstein’s monster of a PC, a cobbled-together mess of modern and venerable components that still ...

PC building sucks right now. At least, it does for anyone on a budget—even a reasonable one. This reality is documented in ...

DDR5 memory and SSD prices continue to soar, but I have some ideas for how to save if you're upgrading, building, or buying a new computer in 2026.

Building a gaming PC on a tight budget in early 2026 feels harder than it should. RAM and SSD prices have crept up steadily over the past year, turning what used to be easy upgrades into real budget ...

Sometimes I go longer than I intend without writing an updated version of our PC building guide. And while I could just claim to be too busy to spend hours on Newegg or Amazon or other sites digging ...

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 ...

I'm Sayan Ghosh and I'm a contributor from Canada. I'd describe myself as an amateur photographer who loves storytelling and trying different street food. When not working, I'm on my custom-built PC, ...

Ultimate Creator PC vs. Budget Gaming PC Tech Tesseract stopps by the IGN studio to build two completely different Intel-powered PCs! Nay tackles a no-compromise, high-performance creator PC featuring ...