SpacemiT has sent me a K3 Pico-ITX Chassis Kit for review. It’s based on the K3 Pico-ITX motherboard with the SpacemiT K3 16-core RISC-V Edge AI processor housed in a compatible chassis. I’ll start ...

Based on fictional technologies from cyberpunk novels like "Neuromancer", cyberdecks are DIY-centric computing devices that ...

Discover what a cyberdeck is, why DIY portable hacker computers are trending, and how makers build their own ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. There was a time when the cheapest way to acquire your dream PC was to build your own. With this approach, you could source the perfect ...

A DIY Steam Machine is a compact gaming PC that combines high performance with a small footprint, as detailed by Not From Concentrate. This guide focuses on building a system with just 3 liters of ...

When shopping around for new PCs, many people prefer to purchase prebuilt computers. These come with all the components and software most users need to get started. However, some people, especially ...

AI-driven memory and storage price hikes have been the defining feature of the PC industry in 2026, and hobbyists have been hit the hardest—companies like Apple with lots of buying power have been ...

Editor's take: Today's inflated PC hardware market leaves enthusiasts stuck with aging, overheating components. One Reddit user responded by radically reworking an MSI RTX 3080 Ventus, turning ...

As time passes and you accrue more belongings, tech in particular, you may end up with a lot of unused old gear. You could trash it or recycle it the old-fashioned way, or you could repurpose it.

Less-than-optimal orientation for AIO CPU coolers. Clean design highlights any build inconsistencies. Many computer cases have crossed my desk over the years, but none have dressed as dapper as the ...

Artsy limited editions, unusual open-frame designs, retro throwbacks, and bold new ideas made this a standout year for the PC DIY crowd at CES. I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years ...

I don’t typically make New Year’s resolutions, but 2026 is a special exception. You can thank stratospheric memory prices for that—and a little scare that happened right before Christmas. Micro Center ...