Corsair One i500 MSRP $4,700.00 “The Corsair One i500 is a small PC that screams premium and exceeds expectations.” Pros Beautiful case design Surprisingly capable performance Minimal bloatware Back I/O light Upgradeable Cons Expensive CPU is a bit too hot to handle I review some of the best gaming desktops, but I’ve never seriously considered …
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Picking between a gaming laptop and a desktop is often pretty straightforward: You either need the portability or you don’t. But if you’re fine with or without it, then what’s the best option? Even when equipped with the same model of graphics card and processor, laptops and desktops are vastly …
Nerdforge There are gaming PCs, and there are coffee makers — and the two do not mix. After all, who would want boiling hot coffee inside their high-end gaming desktop? The idea alone makes me shiver, but Nerdforge’s Martina was brave enough to come up with this project and create a fully custom-built PC that …
Starforge Systems Navigator MSRP $1,900.00 “The Starforge Systems Navigator makes a compelling argument for prebuilt gaming PCs.” Pros Excellent build quality No bloatware Solid performance Two-year warranty Cons A bit expensive No extra power supply cables Names like Asmongold, Emiru, MoistCr1TiKaL, and Sodapoppin should be familiar to you if you linger on Twitch day after …
Asus The first Asus ROG NUC (Next Unit of Computing) model is just around the corner. The small form factor PC is now up for pre-order at a German retailer, and although it’s powerful enough to rival some of the best laptops, it costs more than many comparable models — and you’ll still have to …
Reddit Every few months, a post pops up on one of the various subreddits I follow with a desperate user showing off horrific photos of ants crawling around inside their gaming PC. That’s exactly what happened to u/Thejus_Parol, who posted on r/pcmasterrace with some true nightmare fuel (spotted by Tom’s Hardware). In this case, pesky …
Jacob Roach / Digital Trends Just as we started getting excited at the prospect of a Steam Deck 2, it now seems that gamers will have to wait a lot longer for the handheld. According to a recent statement, Valve is not looking to release the new Steam Deck for at least a couple more …
Maingear Most gaming PCs have a certain kind of aesthetic that often screams “gamer.” RGB lights and strangely shaped chassis can stand out like a sore thumb if they don’t match the aesthetic of your space. But if you’re big on the design side of things and still want a powerful PC, Maingear has just …