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Best CPUs for Gaming

Best CPU for Gaming in 2021

By Paul Alcorn

Here are the best gaming CPUs for the money, based on our benchmarks. These processors offer the best performance in their price ranges and most are suitable for overclocking.

Gaming Motherboard

Best Motherboards 2021 for Gaming, by Socket and Chipset

By Matt Safford

Here are the best motherboards for Intel and AMD’s top processors. These boards offer great features, overclocking performance and pricing.

The Best Graphics Cards: GeForce RTX 3080 FE

Best Graphics Cards for Gaming in 2021

By Jarred Walton

We've benchmarked all the latest GPUs to select the best graphics cards for gaming. These graphics cards offer the best performance at their price and resolution, from 1080p to 4K.

Cooler Master MasterAir MA410M

Best CPU Coolers 2021: AIO and Air Coolers

By Matt Safford

Here are the best CPU coolers (air and liquid/AIO) for a range of systems, from small form-factor builds to overclocked big-rigs.

Fractal Design Meshify 2 Compact

Best PC Cases 2021: Our Tested Picks for Your New Build

By Niels Broekhuijsen

Here are the best cases for custom PC builds. Our recommendations factor in cooling and noise, and many sell for less than $100 (£100, $150 AU).

Best RAM

Best RAM 2021: Desktop DDR4 Memory for Gaming and Productivity

By Zhiye Liu

Here are the best RAM kits we’ve tested: computer memory that’s ideal for gaming, video editing and graphics-heavy applications.

PC and PC Component Terms Defined: Tom’s Hardware Glossary

By Scharon Harding

Tom’s Hardware defines and explains commonly used terms around PCs, PC components and more.

Newegg PC Building

Newegg’s New PC Building Service Might Hold Stock on Rare Components Behind Pre-Assembly Paywall

By Michelle Ehrhardt

Newegg’s introducing a PC assembly service with 7-10 business day shipping, but the service might be the only way you’ll be able to buy rare components from the site going forward.

Hard Drives

Best Chia Plotting PC Builds: What You Need to Farm Chia Coin

By Avram Piltch

We recommend the components you need to create 6, 10 or even 22 plots at a time for Chia Coin farming.

Project A.R.E.S:

Building Project A.R.E.S: My Award-Winning Sci-Fi Case Mod

By Explore Modding

Pro modder Explore Modding details how he made Project A.R.E.S., an award-winning PC case mod of the Cooler Master Cosmos C700M.

PC Build

Your Turn to Make the Best Black Friday Build

By Tom's Hardware Community

We’re excited to see what you come up with.

Corsair Vengeance i7200

Corsair Vengeance i7200 Review: Colorful, Competent Power

By Matt Safford

Corsair's 3090-packing Vengeance i7200 is a powerful performer in a pretty package. But those who care at all about value will want to opt for the 3080 option rather than our $4,500 configuration.

Best $800 PC Build

The Best $800 PC Build for Gaming, Streaming and Productivity

By Avram Piltch

We put together the parts for a system that games, streams and does your work for less than $800.

Mirror Maze PC Build

The Mirror Maze PC: Building an Ultra-Quiet, Liquid-Cooled PC to Get Lost In

By Niels Broekhuijsen

Starting off with the Space Gray Edition of Lian Li's PC-O11 Dynamic, we built a silent, powerful refined PC that you could get lost in.

How to Build a PC

By Andrew E. Freedman

Are you looking to build a PC but intimidated about how to put the parts together? Learn how to turn your components into a desktop with our step-by-step guide.

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop Gets More RGB, 10th Gen Intel

By Andrew E. Freedman

The Dell G5 Gaming Desktop is getting refreshed internals and some new color options for the light strip on the front.

PC Builders

Beat the Heat With the 2020 Best PC Builds Winners

By Tom's Hardware Community

The latest Tom’s Hardware Best PC Builds Competition has its winners, from a $750 4K-capable rig to a $3,000 liquid-cooled powerhouse.

GameCube Gaming PC

PC Builder Mods a GameCube Into an AMD-Powered Gaming Desktop

By Michelle Ehrhardt

An enthusiast used some clever case modding, an AMD Ryzen APU and a barebones mini-PC to turn a GameCube into a gaming desktop.

Mini ITX RGB Gaming PC

The RGBaby: How We Built a Mini ITX RGB Gaming PC

By Andrew E. Freedman

The RGBaby build has lighting in almost every component, which made it difficult to put together and to wire. But with a Ryzen 3900X and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080, it’s a powerful light show.

$2,000 1440p Gaming PC

Building a $2,000 1440p Gaming PC

By Zak Storey

With a budget of $2,000 and a focus on aesthetics and 1440p gaming performance, our latest PC build came together nicely.