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 ...

GPUs power PC games and make things on a screen look their absolute best. But they can also be the most significant single part of your PC budget, and GPU prices appear likely to rise with the new ...

On the one hand, no component on your PC stays relevant forever. Standards evolve, products get obsolete, and some components just give up earlier than others. On the other hand, some components tend ...

Finding a cheap secondary PC monitor is pretty easy. But if you want one that looks good, is built well, and is easily customizable, you won’t find those qualities in a budget screen from a no-name ...

Black Friday 2025 is upon us, and you know what that means—hot deals on HOT Hardware all throughout the week, before and after Thanksgiving fills your stomach. We're tracking all the best deals around ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There is nothing wrong with wanting to buy used PC parts. It's a good way to save money on a build, and many gently used PC parts are still so ...