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Discover reviews and articles on prebuilt desktops, custom rigs, and all-in-one PCs for gamers and professionals. Browse our comprehensive Computer Systems section, featuring 218 items organized from newest to oldest. Whether you're after in-depth benchmarks or expert buying advice, it's all here. Use the sub-category and year filters to quickly find what you need.

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Lenovo ThinkStation P720 Workstation Review

Lenovo ThinkStation P720 Workstation Review

December 21, 2021 | Lenovo's ThinkStation P720 workstation computer system based on an Intel Xeon Gold 6242 16T32C processor gets put to the test.

Allied Patriot-A Gaming PC Review: Ryzen 5 5600X + RTX 3070 8GB LHR

Allied Patriot-A Gaming PC Review: Ryzen 5 5600X + RTX 3070 8GB LHR

December 1, 2021 | Allied Gaming's first PC to review is the Patriot-A: mid-range grunt for $2299 AUD that games beautifully at 1080p/1440p 120FPS.

Can I upgrade my HP Pavilion P6000 PC to improve gaming performance?

Ask the Experts: Can I upgrade my HP Pavilion P6000 PC to improve gaming performance?

August 30, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Dave is wondering how much he can upgrade his HP Pavilion P6000 series PC to improve gaming performance.

What parts or gaming PC should I buy to hit 120+ FPS in Apex Legends?

Ask the Experts: What parts or gaming PC should I buy to hit 120+ FPS in Apex Legends?

August 29, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Ishan from the UK is curious to know what gaming PC or parts he should buy for a solid gaming experience in Apex.

My computer is freezing while playing Warzone, what's wrong with it?

Ask the Experts: My computer is freezing while playing Warzone, what's wrong with it?

August 16, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Jason is having trouble with his gaming PC and Warzone randomly freezing and crashing - we try to help out.

Intel NUC 11 Extreme "Beast Canyon" Review

Intel NUC 11 Extreme "Beast Canyon" Review

July 29, 2021 | Intel pulls out all the stops for what its best small form factor NUC ever, the NUC11BTMi9 NUC 11 Extreme "Beast Canyon".

Having trouble getting display output from new Ryzen 5 gaming PC build

Ask the Experts: Having trouble getting display output from new Ryzen 5 gaming PC build

May 2, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Rayne is having trouble getting any display output to his monitor on his newly build AMD Ryzen 5 gaming PC build.

Questions about airflow and dust plus advice on parts for new PC build

Ask the Experts: Questions about airflow and dust plus advice on parts for new PC build

April 27, 2021 | Ask the Experts: David is in the process of building a new gaming PC and has questions regarding airflow, dust, and more.

Intel NUC 11 Pro (Tiger Canyon) SFF PC Review

Intel NUC 11 Pro (Tiger Canyon) SFF PC Review

April 26, 2021 | Intel's NUC 11 Pro brings Gen4 and 10nm Tiger Lake in a genuine SFF form factor. Join us as we dig in and take a close look.

Which CPU and GPU should I buy for triple-screen iRacing gaming rig?

Ask the Experts: Which CPU and GPU should I buy for triple-screen iRacing gaming rig?

April 12, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Marty is building a new PC gaming rig for playing iRacing on a triple-monitor 55' setup at 1080p and 120Hz.

Which new Lenovo PC should I go with for office-type applications?

Ask the Experts: Which new Lenovo PC should I go with for office-type applications?

April 7, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Connie is looking at upgrading her aging Lenovo PC with a new one and we provide some advice right here.

Reusing old i5 3570K + ASUS P8Z77-V to build a PC for next few years?

Ask the Experts: Reusing old i5 3570K + ASUS P8Z77-V to build a PC for next few years?

March 28, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Jose wants to build a PC based on Intel's Core i5 3570K and is wondering if it's usable for the next few years.

Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast (Phantom Canyon) SFF PC Review

Intel NUC 11 Enthusiast (Phantom Canyon) SFF PC Review

March 25, 2021 | Intel's NUC 11 Enthusiast Phantom Canyon SFF PC lands on the bench today and we fully put it through its paces right here.

Best Mid-Range PC Gaming Build for Early 2021: Intel Edition

Ask the Experts: Best Mid-Range PC Gaming Build for Early 2021: Intel Edition

March 2, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Are you looking for a mid-range Intel build and need advice on parts to pick? We offer our suggestions here.

Best Entry Level PC Gaming Build for Early 2021: AMD Edition

Ask the Experts: Best Entry Level PC Gaming Build for Early 2021: AMD Edition

March 1, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Are you looking for an entry-level AMD build and need advice on parts to pick? We offer our suggestions here.

Best Entry Level PC Gaming Build for Early 2021: Intel Edition

Ask the Experts: Best Entry Level PC Gaming Build for Early 2021: Intel Edition

February 28, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Are you looking for an entry-level Intel build and need advice on parts to pick? We offer our suggestions here.

AMD or Intel? $1200 budget to upgrading old Core i7 4770K gaming PC

Ask the Experts: AMD or Intel? $1200 budget to upgrading old Core i7 4770K gaming PC

February 26, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Jody is in the process of upgrading her gaming PC and has a budget of $1200 to do it, and we try and help out.

AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT-based gaming PC good enough for Flight Sim 2020?

Ask the Experts: AMD Radeon RX 5600 XT-based gaming PC good enough for Flight Sim 2020?

January 26, 2021 | Ask the Experts: Doug is in the process of building a gaming PC specifically for Flight Sim 2020 and wants to know our thoughts.

ASRock DeskMini X300 Mini PC Review

ASRock DeskMini X300 Mini PC Review

December 27, 2020 | We suit up ASRock's DeskMini X300 mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G CPU and put it through its paces to see what it can do.

Thoughts on my parts selection for new Intel + NVIDIA-based gaming PC?

Ask the Experts: Thoughts on my parts selection for new Intel + NVIDIA-based gaming PC?

December 24, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Edward is looking to move to PC and build an Intel gaming PC and wants our opinion on the parts he selected.

Recommended parts with $3000 to spend on upgrading a gaming PC

Ask the Experts: Recommended parts with $3000 to spend on upgrading a gaming PC

December 16, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Jody wants to upgrade her aging gaming PC and has $3000 to spend to achieve the task. We provide advice on parts.

Advice on a new kids gaming PC with decent graphics and no lagging

Ask the Experts: Advice on a new kids gaming PC with decent graphics and no lagging

November 30, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Kaley from the UK is interested in building a gaming PC for her daughter and wants our advice on what to build.

Should I upgrade my PC now or wait for AMD Zen 3 / Intel Rocket Lake?

Ask the Experts: Should I upgrade my PC now or wait for AMD Zen 3 / Intel Rocket Lake?

November 4, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Chris currently has an overclocked Core i7 6700K-based CPU and wants to know if he should upgrade now or wait.

MSI Trident X 864US Small Form Factor Gaming PC Review

MSI Trident X 864US Small Form Factor Gaming PC Review

October 9, 2020 | Join us as we explore MSI's Trident X 864US SFF gaming PC and see what it's all about and if you should consider it or not.

Thoughts on my AMD parts selection for video editing system

Ask the Experts: Thoughts on my AMD parts selection for video editing system

October 5, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Michael is about to build a video editing PC and wants our thoughts on his parts selection before going ahead.

EK Fluid Gaming Vanquish 275-AG Liquid-Cooled Gaming PC Review

EK Fluid Gaming Vanquish 275-AG Liquid-Cooled Gaming PC Review

October 3, 2020 | EK's Fluid Gaming Vanquish 275-AG liquid-cooled gaming PC gets top marks for quality, but it will cost you to take one home.

Should I upgrade my PC to an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU or wait for Ryzen 4?

Ask the Experts: Should I upgrade my PC to an AMD Ryzen 3 CPU or wait for Ryzen 4?

August 27, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Luis has some questions about upgrading his aging PC, namely if he should upgrade now to Ryzen 3 or wait longer.

How does my Ryzen 9 3900X, 2080 Super, MSI B450 gaming build look?

Ask the Experts: How does my Ryzen 9 3900X, 2080 Super, MSI B450 gaming build look?

August 25, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Gage is about to build a new gaming PC and wants to know if the parts he has selected will play nicely together.

Thoughts of my Intel Core i5 9600K-based gaming PC parts list?

Ask the Experts: Thoughts of my Intel Core i5 9600K-based gaming PC parts list?

August 15, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Abdulaziz is new to the gaming PC building game and wants to know what we think of the parts he has picked.

What's the CyberPower GXiVR8060A8 system like as a gaming PC?

Ask the Experts: What's the CyberPower GXiVR8060A8 system like as a gaming PC?

August 7, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Miles wants our thoughts on CyberPower's GXiVR8060A8 gaming PC and if it will offer decent graphics with no lag.

Corsair Vengeance a4100 Streaming PC Review

Corsair Vengeance a4100 Streaming PC Review

August 3, 2020 | Corsair's Vengeance a4100 is a computer system dedicated and designed around PC streaming. Join us as we fully explore it.

Why am I experiencing gaming controller input lag on my iBuyPower PC?

Ask the Experts: Why am I experiencing gaming controller input lag on my iBuyPower PC?

July 26, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Chris is experiencing gaming controller input delay on his iBuyPower computer when recording video or streaming.

Is my Core i5 9400F PC good enough for gaming and editing videos?

Ask the Experts: Is my Core i5 9400F PC good enough for gaming and editing videos?

July 22, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Vigneesh from India wants to know if his Core i5 9400F-based system is good enough for gaming and editing videos.

Should I keep my current gaming PC and upgrade or buy something else?

Ask the Experts: Should I keep my current gaming PC and upgrade or buy something else?

July 16, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Angel wants to know if she should keep her current gaming PC or buy something else listed locally second hand.

Is my PC good for games like Valorant, Destiny 2, LoL, and others?

Ask the Experts: Is my PC good for games like Valorant, Destiny 2, LoL, and others?

July 13, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Andre from Austria wants to know if his gaming PC is good to go for games like Valorant, Rainbow Six Siege, and League of Legends.

What system should I build for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?

Ask the Experts: What system should I build for Microsoft Flight Simulator 2020?

June 1, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Jim wants to know what kind of system he should build for Microsoft's upcoming Flight Sim 2020.

Would a $500 iBUYPOWER gaming PC provide a good gaming experience?

Ask the Experts: Would a $500 iBUYPOWER gaming PC provide a good gaming experience?

May 20, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Monty wants to know if a budget iBUYPOWER gaming system would provide a good gaming experience or not.

Is iBUYPOWER's WA563GT3 desktop gaming PC a good choice?

Ask the Experts: Is iBUYPOWER's WA563GT3 desktop gaming PC a good choice?

April 26, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Mike wants to know if the iBUYPOWER WA563GT3 desktop gaming PC a good choice for GTA 5 and Fortnite.

Intel NUC 9 Extreme "Ghost Canyon" NUC9i9QNX Review

Intel NUC 9 Extreme "Ghost Canyon" NUC9i9QNX Review

April 15, 2020 | Intel took the covers off its latest SFF systems today. Here's our look at the NUC 9 Extreme "Ghost Canyon" NUC9i9QNX.

Recommended parts for a new gaming / photo editing PC?

Ask the Experts: Recommended parts for a new gaming / photo editing PC?

April 7, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Faisal from Saudi Arabia is after recommendations for parts for a new gaming / photo editing computer system build.

Assistance on which case fans, cooler, and memory to buy for new rig

Ask the Experts: Assistance on which case fans, cooler, and memory to buy for new rig

February 27, 2020 | Ask the Experts: James is build a new system soon but is unsure on what to select as far as case fans, cooler, and RAM goes.

How do I improve performance of an old build? More RAM? Faster CPU?

Ask the Experts: How do I improve performance of an old build? More RAM? Faster CPU?

February 13, 2020 | Ask the Experts: Laurence wants to know what he should do to improve the performance of his rig using a GIGABYTE GA-EP45-UD3P motherboard.

What parts should I buy for a DIY NAS build?

Ask the Experts: What parts should I buy for a DIY NAS build?

December 26, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Zane is looking at building a DIY NAS and wants to know what parts he should use.

What should I install in my spare PCIe slot, if anything?

Ask the Experts: What should I install in my spare PCIe slot, if anything?

December 22, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Anthony is wondering what things he can install in the spare PCIe slot on his motherboard.

What's the proper way of installing an I/O shield?

Ask the Experts: What's the proper way of installing an I/O shield?

December 14, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Burt is new to computers and has a question about installing I/O shields.

What upgrades should I consider for a modeling and rendering machine?

Ask the Experts: What upgrades should I consider for a modeling and rendering machine?

November 28, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Allan is looking at upgrading his current system for better performance in modeling and rendering.

Advice on budget computer build for lightning and rendering work

Ask the Experts: Advice on budget computer build for lightning and rendering work

November 4, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Devank from India is after our opinion on a budget build he is planning for lightning and rendering work.

Should I fix my streaming PC's USB issues or upgrade to something new?

Ask the Experts: Should I fix my streaming PC's USB issues or upgrade to something new?

September 4, 2019 | Ask the Experts: Joakim from Sweden is having issues with his streaming PC rig and wants to know if to fix it or upgrade to something new.

How to Build a Mini-ITX LAN Party Gaming Desktop System

How to Build a Mini-ITX LAN Party Gaming Desktop System

June 16, 2019 | Today we run you through how to build a high-end smaller PC that is portable and can be used at LAN parties, and we are also giving it away!

ASRock DeskMini 310 SFF PC Review

ASRock DeskMini 310 SFF PC Review

November 13, 2018 | Check out our review on ASRock's DeskMini 310, it's a small form factor gaming PC that we definitely recommend you consider if you are market for one.

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