LAS VEGAS—While much of CES 2026 revolved around AI buzzwords and silicon roadmaps, the DIY crowd and PC case designers were busy having a lot more fun. Sure, RAM may be unaffordable in 2026 (and ...

For PC builders looking to jump on the reverse-connector motherboard trend, MSI's MPG Velox 300R Airflow PZ is well designed and priced to take on Asus' rival case, leaving your aesthetic preferences ...

SilverStone has just unveiled another retro gaming PC case, but rather than sitting flat on your desk, this one is a full tower, complete with a stack of 5.25-inch drive bays. Plus, in a nod to the ...

In a nutshell: Swedish consumer electronics company Teenage Engineering set out to design the world's cheapest computer case – and at a cost of $0, it has succeeded. The Computer-2 is a small form ...

Corsair just launched the Corsair Air 5400, which is being marketed as the world's first triple-chamber case. This somewhat-bulky advancement in PC case design does have a functional use, though—as ...

PCWorld highlights Fractal Design’s new Pop 2 Air PC case, featuring a unique “GPU air guide” that directs airflow specifically to graphics cards for enhanced cooling performance. The airflow-focused ...

A quiet gaming PC is no longer a luxury—it is a practical goal for gamers who want immersive performance without constant fan noise. As modern GPUs and CPUs push higher power limits, unmanaged heat ...

Artsy limited editions, unusual open-frame designs, retro throwbacks, and bold new ideas made this a standout year for the PC DIY crowd at CES. I have been a technology journalist for 30-plus years ...