PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.

Unique designs, smart engineering, and serious performance defined this year’s CES PC haul. These are our favorites across 11 categories of hardware.

Nothing is more frustrating than having your PC completely lock up or crash mid-task. These random crashes and freezes can ...

Take a tour inside of your desktop PC to learn how all the hardware in a traditional desktop PC connects to create a complete computer system like the one you may be using right now. Here are some ...

The PC hardware market might not look so hot in 2026 (or 2027), but it's not all doom and gloom. You can still upgrade to a ...

CES 2025 was yet another burst of computing advancements from AMD, Intel, and Nvidia, plus hot new PCs packing the latest silicon, and tasty upgrades galore. Check out our picks for the best desktop ...

Welcome to The Full Nerd newsletter—your weekly dose of hardcore hardware talk from the enthusiasts at PCWorld. Missed the hot topics on our YouTube show or latest buzz from across the web? I’ve got ...

Bottleneck calculators are looked upon as useful matchmakers of PC hardware. Ostensibly, they help gamers decide whether certain CPU and GPU components should be shackled together inside their PC ...

The cost of buying parts for your next gaming PC build is about to go up, according to comments made by component manufacturers and custom PC builders. The recently announced import tariffs by the ...

A computer that refuses to start is one of the most frustrating technical problems, whether it's a desktop PC or a laptop. This issue can arise from simple power interruptions, loose connections, or ...

HP’s EliteBoard G1a breathes fresh air into keyboard PC concept back with modern AI hardware and modular design.