For most PC gamers, buying a prebuilt gaming rig is far more attractive than it used to be. Years ago it was inarguably cheaper to build your own gaming PC than to buy a boutique gaming rig.

The Lenovo Legion Tower 7i (Gen 8) is the best option for a lot of PC gamers. It starts at a higher price than some of the competition — models start about $2,150 — but it offers Intel Core i9 ...

Hope and anticipation, agony and elation – the endless cycle of emotions we go through during the annual PC release schedule. Hold on to your katanas – Assassin’s Creed Shadows is going to ...

These are CNET editors’ top picks for best desktop computers, including both Macs and Windows PCs, plus advice on what you should look for in your next desktop. Matt Elliott is a senior editor ...

The best Alienware gaming PC builds have offered up out of this world performance for decades, and Dell's rig range still offers up sci-fi vibes today. I've got fond memories of the company's ...

The best PC controllers are the best alternatives to playing games with a mouse and keyboard on desktop. Outside of a few specific genres, playing on PC with a controller can be more comfortable ...

Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews team since 2000. He covers the gamut of gadgets and is a notable reviewer of mobile accessories and portable audio ...

The thought of a desktop environment as a separate entity from the operating system sounds foreign to most mainstream users coming from Windows or Mac OS. But that’s just another example of the ...

Keep up to date with the most important stories and the best deals, as picked by the PC Gamer team. Chris started playing PC games in the 1980s, started writing about them in the early 2000s ...

A decent desktop PC can make those daily computing tasks a breeze. No more drumming your fingers impatiently on the desk while you wait for your computer to sort itself out. Make the wrong purchase ...

Dell recently narrowed its Alienware desktop lineup to the flagship Aurora R16 available with Intel and NVIDIA hardware. Prices start at $1,350 at Dell barring any discounts, and a customization ...

Even with the abundance of streaming services we’re using now, Windows PC storage can still fill up quickly. Games, photos, movies, and apps can take up significant chunks of room, and before ...