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The Best Cheap SSDs for 2024
Still booting from a hard drive? These budget-minded solid-state drives will give your poky PC a big speed boost. We've tested dozens; these are the best.
The Best Internal SSDs for 2024
Join Generation Flash: Here's everything you need to know to buy the right internal SSD, plus our top picks across all the M.2 and 2.5-inch drives PC Labs has tested.
First Look: ASRock's AMD X870 and Intel 'Arrow Lake' Motherboards Peek Out
We spotted more than a dozen of the company's upcoming motherboards at Computex 2024, ready to drop for AMD's and Intel's forthcoming desktop CPUs later this year.
First Look: Fabric-Wrapped Fractal Design Mood PC Case Channels IKEA for Geeks
At Computex 2024, the Swedish firm also showed off a new Era 2 PC compact case with wood trim, and Scape, its striking entry into the gaming-headset market.
Asus Prime Z790-P Wi-Fi Review
For about $190 on sale, the Asus Prime Z790-P Wi-Fi is an impressive budget motherboard for Intel-based builds. It has three M.2 sockets, four SATA ports, sufficient power delivery, and speedy performance. Unless you must have PCIe 5.0 M.2 support, it's well worth a look.
NZXT H7 Flow (2024) Review
Most buyers will be drawn to NZXT’s revamped H7 Flow for its striking aesthetic and build quality; its cooling performance in our tests made us perk up. It’s a winner of a midtower PC chassis.
Take a Look: Gigabyte Teases AMD X870, Intel 'Arrow Lake' Motherboards
While on the Computex 2024 show floor, we examined all of Gigabyte's upcoming AMD and Intel motherboards and captured our survey on video.
First Look: Mega-Popular Hyte Y70 Touch PC Case Adds Funky Colors, New Screen
The smash hit PC case, unavailable due to short supply of its unique screen, relaunches as the Y70 Touch Infinite, in milk-themed colors and with a new, brighter panel. We checked it out at Computex.
First Look: Lian Li Unveils Revolutionary Power Supply, AIO Cooler Designs
At Computex 2024, the veteran DIY brand showed off a new Edge family of PC power supplies with a design like we've never seen. Plus: The best-groomed AIO coolers ever?
Wild & World-Class: The Best PC Mods at Computex 2024
Computex Taipei never disappoints with an array of some of the most out-there PC mods you'll see anywhere, all in one place. Check out the best we saw in our video and photo recap.
All the Fancy Chassis: The 15 Best PC Cases of Computex 2024
Looking to start a new PC build this year? Computex 2024 presents your best case scenario: a torrent of clever new chassis to start your build inspiration flowing. Here are the best ones we saw.
Down for Some DIY? Here's the Best PC Build Gear of Computex 2024
Power supplies, chip coolers, and much more: Thc Computex show is a wonderland every year for PC builders. Here's some of the top gear we saw for the DIY crowd.
First Look: MSI Teases AMD X870 and Intel Arrow Lake Motherboards
MSI gave us an early look at some of the first AMD X870 and Intel Arrow Lake motherboards as well as some innovative Intel Z790 motherboards with unique memory technologies.
AMD Unveils New Ryzen 9000 'Zen 5' Desktop Processors, X870 Chipset
Ryzen 9000 is based on new microarchitecture and backed by fresh chipsets. Plus: AM4 is 'The Socket That Would Not Die,' with two more new XT-class chips for it coming soon.
Building a Compact Gaming PC? Nvidia's New 'SFF-Ready' Guidelines Might Help
Nvidia has defined what it considers small-form-factor-ready GeForce graphics cards and PC cases to help builders and upgraders, fleshing out its recommendations with many cards and chassis already on the market.
Thermaltake View 270 TG ARGB Matcha Green Review
Thermaltake’s mid-size, budget-priced View 270 TG ARGB comes in distinctive colors and delivers a surprisingly good feature set for the money.
Cougar FV270 Review
Wraparound glass and an unusual airflow pattern set apart the Cougar FV270, a hefty, highly transparent foundation for a showcase PC build.
Cooler Master TD500 Max Review
Builders putting together a rig that needs exceptional CPU liquid cooling, as well as a power supply with above-average wattage, will find a compelling deal in Cooler Master’s TD500 Max three-in-one case bundle.
ASRock B760I Lightning Wi-Fi Review
A worthwhile budget Mini-ITX effort for Intel CPUs, ASRock's B760I Lightning doesn't have a lot of USB ports, but its hearty power delivery, speedy memory support, and performance (under proper cooling settings) make it a fine foundation for compact builds.
Lian Li DAN A3-mATX Review
Lian Li’s DAN A3-mATX delivers a superb balance of features in a MicroATX case at a great low price.
