HP ENVY 23xt Beats Special Edition review

The HP Envy Beats all-in-one PC wears a bold design, and supplements it with speakers that will rock your house.

Matthew S. Smith     April 21, 2022

Dell XPS Desktop (8950) review: A larger, faster design

Liquid cooling in the XPS Desktop? Dell's latest 8950 XPS Desktop packs modern furnishes and powerful hardware, and it's our go-to PC for most people.

Jacob Roach     April 8, 2022

EK 275 Conquest review: Custom watercooling for cheap

If you want custom watercooling without the time or monetary investment, the EK 275 Conquest is for you. It's an excellent machine with a low price.

Jacob Roach     April 4, 2022

Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless review: Competitive mouse, competitive price

The Corsair Sabre RGB Pro Wireless takes one of the best esports mice and makes it better. Beyond that, it's cheaper than the competition, if only by a bit.

Jacob Roach     April 1, 2022

Nvidia RTX 3070 Ti review: More of what gamers need

The RTX 3070 Ti only costs $100 more than the 3070, and provides another appropriately priced option for gamers.

Luke Larsen     March 23, 2022

Maingear Vybe review: Great bones, outdated details

Maingear's Vybe has been a touchstone for custom gaming PCs for years, and it's still a solid option in 2022. It's not the perfect platform it once was, though.

Jacob Roach     March 19, 2022

Origin Neuron (2019) review

With a swing-open glass door and magnetic rubber feet that allow you to configure this tower vertically or horizontally, Origin PC has infused practical design choices to showcase the Neuron’s powerful specs, including dual-graphics support and top-notch processor options.

Chuong Nguyen     February 21, 2022

HP Omen 45L review: A master class in prebuilt gaming PCs

The HP Omen 45L is like a dream where gaming PC designers deliver on every promise. It improves an already great design, and it'll be tough to top in 2022.

Jacob Roach     February 21, 2022

Keychron Q1 review: A personalized keyboard that will last for years

A customizable mechanical keyboard makes sense for both the novice and enthusiast, as it adds longevity. The $169 Keychron Q1 is the latest, and we've tried it.

Andy Boxall     February 2, 2022

Razer Basilisk V3 gaming mouse review: Not revolutionary, but still good

Razer updated its Basilisk mouse to its 3rd revision, throwing in a free-spinning scroll wheel, updated sensor, and a splash of extra RGB.

Niels Broekhuijsen     February 2, 2022

Razer Huntsman V2 TKL review: A compelling argument for wired keyboards

Razer's Huntsman V2 TKL updates an existing, already-winning recipe, throwing in a neat wrist rest and optimized design for an even better keyboard.

Niels Broekhuijsen     February 1, 2022

Intel Frost Canyon NUC (NUC 10i7FNHAA) review: Big win for creators

Intel's new Frost Canyon NUC (NUC 10i7FNHAA) pairs a 10th-gen Core i7 processor with a tiny PC puck design. The result is an excellent mini-PC for creators.

Matthew S. Smith     January 28, 2022

Falcon Northwest Talon review: The best all-AMD gaming PC you can buy

The Falcon Northwest Talon is one of the few premade desktops that now support the latest AMD graphics and processors. Is it worthy of the power they provide?

Luke Larsen     January 24, 2022

Origin Neuron (2021) review: A prebuilt worthy of the premium

The 2021 Origin Neuron uses parts you can buy and put together yourself, and for less. However, excellent build quality and design make it feel a cut above.

Jacob Roach     January 24, 2022

HP Omen 30L Gaming Desktop review: A gorgeous glass house

HP's beautiful new gaming desktop looks amazing with its minimalist design aesthetic. But how does it perform? Is this the gaming desktop everyone should buy?

Luke Larsen     January 11, 2022

Asus ROG GA35 review: A great gaming PC with some clear oversights

The Asus ROG GA35 is a compelling option with how hard graphics cards are to buy. It hits the mark for a high-end gaming PC, but it still has some issues.

Jacob Roach     December 22, 2021

Dell G5 Gaming Desktop review: Dorm room gaming done right

Don't dismiss Dell's entry-level G5 gaming desktop. Though it lacks the punchier design of the Dell's well-known Alienware brand among gamers, the G5 delivers a lot of bang for your buck. With a low starting price of $589, the compact footprint of this desktop makes it a versatile PC for dorm room gaming.

Chuong Nguyen     August 13, 2021

HP Envy Curved All-in-One 34 review

If you think all PC workstations are doomed to the same boring design, be prepared to be blown away by HP’s gorgeous Envy Curved AIO 34. This all-in-one machine combines modern silicon options with gorgeous mid-century modern aesthetics, making it a focal point of any desk.

Chuong Nguyen     June 29, 2021

Origin Omega home theater desktop review

Gaming PCs that target the living room have attempted a resurgence in recent years, but UI issues and limited performance have eliminated many contenders. Can Origin’s high-horsepower Omega change the game?

Matthew S. Smith     May 21, 2021

Falcon Northwest Tiki (2015) review

With the newest components and a beautiful custom case, the Falcon Northwest Tiki wants to be more than just another living room PC - it wants to be your everything.

Brad Bourque     May 21, 2021

AVADirect X99 Gaming System review

There’s nothing technically wrong with the AVADirect X99 gaming rig, but its competitors still have the upper hand.

Brad Bourque     May 21, 2021

Velocity Micro Raptor Z40 review

Velocity Micro’s new Raptor Z40 is a mini-tower that tries to deliver a knockout performance punch despite its small size. Does it succeed, or should you look elsewhere for a light-weight champion?

Chris Stobing     May 21, 2021

Digital Storm Eclipse review

Digital Storm enters the budget gaming battle with the Eclipse. Small, inexpensive, and powerful, let’s see how it stacks up against other budget rigs like the Syber Vapor and Alienware Alpha.

Kevin Connolly     May 21, 2021

Falcon Northwest Tiki-Z review

Falcon Northwest's Tiki Z proves you don’t need a premium plot of real estate for a premium gaming experience.

Chris Stobing     May 20, 2021

Syber Vapor I review

Not quite a Steam Machine, but still a strong contender, the Syber Vapor I proves that Valve's failure to deliver Steam OS on time doesn’t mean the PCs built to take advantage of it can’t hold their own with the best gaming PCs.

Chris Stobing     May 20, 2021

iBuyPower SBX review

The iBuyPower SBX makes a valiant effort to bridge the gap between hardcore PC gaming rigs and casual consoles, but falls short in execution due to the lack of Steam OS and a hardware profile that struggles to keep up with next generation graphics.

Chris Stobing     May 20, 2021

HP Envy 32 All-in-One review: iMac killer?

For 2020, Apple might just need to watch its back. With the new Envy 32 All-in-One, HP is taking the all-in-one category to new places. Thanks to the luxurious design, an immersive display, and some incredible processing power, this new PC might have everything to topple Apple's iMac.

Arif Bacchus     January 5, 2021

Dell XPS 18 Review

How would you like an 18-inch tablet? Perhaps that sounds crazy, but it’s what Dell offers with its XPS 18 all-in-one hybrid PC. This do-it-all system is meant to replace both your desktop and your iPad, but the size (and price) set up hurdles you many not want to leap.

Matthew S. Smith     November 6, 2020

iMac 5K 27-inch (2019) review

Apple now has four types of iPads -- the budget iPad, the iPad Mini, the iPad Air, and the iPad Pro. The iPad Air is almost the same as the new iPad Mini, save for screen size. While people looking for a small tablet should go for the Mini, professionals that are reluctant about the price of the highest-tier iPad Pro should consider the iPad Air as the tablet to buy.

Luke Larsen     October 30, 2020

Alienware Area-51 R5 review

The Alienware Area-51 has always been a striking machine. With its angled edges and gently glowing LED lighting there’s just nothing else like it. The unusual design is typically paired with extravagant hardware and the Area-51 R5 is no exception. Let’s see what this thing can do.

Jaina Grey     October 30, 2020

Alienware Aurora R8 review: Tower of power

Alienware shows that not all gaming rigs have to be expensive. Packing in ray tracing capable RTX graphics and Intel’s 9th-Generation processor, the Aurora R8 is a PC that appeals to demanding gamers, but at a surprisingly reasonable price compared to competitors on the market.

Chuong Nguyen     October 30, 2020

Dell XPS 8930 review

We’re always looking for an affordable way to game. The Dell XPS 8930 is packing a GTX 1060 graphics card, meaning this unassuming desktop PC has a little more than meets the eye.

Luke Larsen     October 30, 2020

Digital Storm Aventum X gaming PC review

The allure of the Aventum X isn’t just about power – you can find similar performance elsewhere at cheaper prices. Instead, the Aventum celebrates gamers by making the technology inside as much a part of the design as the tower itself. In designing the Aventum X, Digital Storm has created the Lamborghini of gaming PCs.

Chuong Nguyen     May 4, 2020

Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit ‘Ghost Canyon’ review: All potential

Intel's NUC 9 Extreme Kit uses the company's Compute Element to squeeze modular design in a small footprint. It has potential, but it's far from perfect.

Matthew S. Smith     April 15, 2020