There are many reasons someone would want a gaming PC over a console. For me, I simply prefer the trusty keyboard and mouse, and I can't get used to controllers for first-person-shooter games. Plus, ...

It's inevitable that, at some point, you'll have to replace old computer parts and swap them out for new ones. This might be a result of a particular component breaking or because you want to upgrade ...

It's no secret that buying a PC is expensive. Graphics cards prices have gone up as have the prices of most components. Where we once played games in 1080p, today's PCs are typically strong enough to ...

If you want to build a kick-ass computer lab in your home, you’ll need to start with a kick-ass PC. But with so many ways to get good PCs these days, you’ll need to make a decision: Do you buy a ...

Buying used PC parts can be a cost-effective way to upgrade or build a computer, but it requires careful consideration and the right platforms to ensure you find reliable and functional components.

Catch you all next week—I’ll be in the thick of covering Black Friday sales on PCWorld, in addition to whatever deals we chat about on the show. That includes a live blog on Black Friday proper ...

In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

I read your guide to what to do with my old computer parts, but I'm interested in your last suggestion: selling them and making some money! How can I offload these old parts—some of which are last gen ...