What’s the smartest way to upgrade from a 2016 gaming PC on a €600–800 budget?
I built my current PC in 2016 with an Intel Z170 motherboard, an i5-6600K, 16GB of DDR4, and a GTX 1070. It was an excellent upper-midrange system at…
small form factor
Advice on Choosing a Small Micro-ATX Case for a First Build
I'm building my first PC after only using prebuilts, and I'd like to use a smaller case instead of a typical full-size ATX tower. I know a compact…
What’s the smallest case that can fit my mATX build and Aorus RTX 5070 Master?
I'm trying to downsize my current build, which is housed in an O11 Mini V2, without replacing many of my existing components. I'm using a micro-ATX motherboard and…
What’s the smallest case that can fit my ATX motherboard and RTX 5070?
I want to downsize my PC case without replacing my current components. I'm using an RTX 5070 and a full-size ATX motherboard, and I'm not working with a…
What’s the best £1,000 Mini-ITX gaming PC for 1440p in the UK?
I'm building my first PC and have about £1,000 to spend on the system itself. I'm based in the UK and already own an AOC Q27G3XMN 27-inch 1440p…
What slim case under 23L can fit a full-size ATX board, PSU, and RX 5700?
I have a spare full-size ATX motherboard that I'd like to use for a daily computer, but my current ATX cases take up too much desk space. I'm…
Should I move my micro-ATX build into a smaller case?
I just finished building my first PC and accidentally paired a micro-ATX motherboard with a full-tower case. The computer works perfectly, but I don't like all the unused…
Can you review my compact AMD gaming PC build for the living room?
I built my first PC around 2016–2017, and it is still serving me well, but I'm ready to put together a new system for the living room. I…
What Graphics Card Fits in Ncase M1 and How Do Case Fans Work?
I need some help with my computer build. A friend put it together for me, but I don't want to bother them since they just had a baby.…
Can a 120mm AIO cooler handle a 9950X3D?
I'm trying to build a compact PC and space is really limited—there's only about 58mm available for a CPU cooler. I can fit a single 120mm AIO cooler,…
Recommendations for a Small Gaming PC Build with DDR5 RAM
I'm looking to build a small gaming desktop that I can easily travel with, and I have two sticks of DDR5 RAM that I want to use. I've…
Is the Intel i7 4790 a Good Choice for Linux in 2025?
I'm considering building a small form factor PC using an Intel i7 4790, with 8GB DDR3 RAM and a 256GB SATA SSD. My plan is to run Linux…
Help Needed for Building a Small Living Room Gaming PC
I'm looking to build a compact gaming PC for my living room, ideally to fit in a fireplace cubby, about the size of an Xbox Series X when…
Can I use more than 64GB of RAM in a dual-slot motherboard?
I have a super small form factor PC with a compact motherboard that only has two DDR4 RAM slots. Right now, I'm looking to upgrade from my existing…
Is an AIO cooler worth it for my build's temps?
I recently completed a small form factor (SFF) PC build, and I've been monitoring the temperatures closely. My CPU idles around 60 to 70 degrees Celsius and can…
Is it a smart move to build a compact PC with a 5950X and Fractal Terra?
I'm looking to build a daily workstation and gaming PC using the Fractal Terra case along with my 3060 Ti FE. I recently got a 5950X from a…
Best GPU Options for My Compact Workstation on a Budget?
I recently snagged an old HP Z230 SFF workstation for just €30 and I'm gearing up to convert it into a light gaming PC. However, I'm not certain…