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A working reference for current PC hardware. Long-form articles and buyer's guides on the components that matter, plus twelve complete builds for twelve kinds of buyer. Every part links to its current Amazon listing.

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§ Articles & Guides

Deep dives.

8 · Articles

Buyer's Guide

Mini PC · 2026

The Best Mini PCs in 2026

Three Ryzen-class mini PCs from $699 to $889. Where small-form-factor wins against a traditional tower, and where it still doesn't.

10 min readRead review →

Buyer's Guide

GPU · Buying Guide

The GPU Buying Guide: What to Actually Buy in May 2026

Post-tariff prices, three credible vendors, four picks across the lineup. The honest read on whether to buy now or wait.

14 min readRead review →

Buyer's Guide

Audio · Headphones

The Best PC Headphones in 2026

Four use cases, four mainline picks, eight budget alternatives. What changes when headphones live on your desk instead of in your bag.

14 min readRead review →

Steam Controller 2 Sold Out: What to Buy While You Wait

Editorial

Editorial · Controllers

Steam Controller 2 Sold Out: What to Buy While You Wait

Valve shipped the new Steam Controller May 4 at $99 and it vanished in 30 minutes. Four Amazon picks that fill the gap while you watch for the next restock.

15 min readRead review →