What if you could pack the power of a high-performance gaming rig into a system no larger than a shoebox? In a world where gaming setups often dominate entire desks, the idea of a miniature powerhouse ...

There’s something uniquely satisfying about building a SFF Mini-ITX PC gaming PC that’s not just powerful but also compact enough to fit on a small desk or shelf. But let’s be real—packing that much ...

Step-by-step assembly of a custom DIY gaming PC, showcasing essential components and process for building a personalized, high-performance computer from scratch. Pixabay, Lixxe Building a computer ...

I've seen some unusual gaming PC builds in my time, but this futuristic space pod build is certainly up with the best with them. Named Ugahari, a word meaning frugal or modest in Indonesian, the ...

The upcoming GPD Win 5 and AYANEO Next 2 are going to be some of the first commercially-available handheld gaming PCs with discrete-class graphics thanks to their AMD Strix Halo processors with up to ...

I started building PCs in 1998. I actually joined Ars to post questions about Abit BH6 settings during the Celeron 300A era. Over time I slowly fell out of PC building and haven't opened a case since ...

Mini PCs are no longer just productivity machines. In 2026, the best mini PC for gaming delivers competitive esports-ready ...

Anyone looking for a powerful computer for gaming usually has chunky tower PCs or expensive gaming laptops in mind. Mini PCs, on the other hand, are less often considered, although these small ...

As a retro gamer, I have a whole host of different devices to play classic games on – including original hardware, emulation ...

There are inevitably some downsides when going with a mini gaming PC instead of a full tower. For one, the smaller form factor means there's simply less space for high-end graphics cards and CPU ...