What are the best pre-built PCs for basic tasks? | Ask an expert
Q: What are the best options for a pre-built desktop PC? My parents need a new computer, but building them one isn’t an option, as I don’t live in the same state. […]
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Intel’s debut Iris Xe graphics cards are headed to prebuilt PCs (but not for gaming)
Either the GPU shortage really is that bad, or maybe Intel’s DG1 is really that good, because the company announced Tuesday morning that its first-generation Iris Xe desktop graphics cards is shipping […]
The HP Omen 30L is a new kind of prebuilt gaming PC
With component prices so terrible right now, computer builder are starting to eye prebuilt PCs as the quickest way to replace an aging system—or scratch that itch for a brand-new gaming rig. […]
The best pre-built PCs with AMD’s Ryzen 5300G, 5600G, or 5700G
AMD is at last putting its latest generation of Ryzen 5000G APUs in the hands of DIY builders. These processors, with Vega-powered integrated graphics, let you play games without having a discrete […]
Intel’s Arc desktop graphics cards will debut in prebuilt PCs and China
It’s safe to say that Intel’s entry into the discrete graphics market, potentially busting decades of Nvidia-AMD duopoly, is highly anticipated. But if you live outside of China, you’ll be anticipating it […]
Are prebuilt PCs really that bad?
Ask any TRUE PC enthusiast (or any true Scotsman, for that matter), and they’ll tell you: the best computer is the one you build yourself. But is that always the case? Gordon […]
I bought a pre-built desktop gaming PC and I’m not sorry about it
OK, so, hear me out. I purchased a pre-built gaming desktop tower instead of building a PC from scratch and I don’t regret it one bit. Certain PC building enthusiasts will balk […]
LTX interview: Are pre-built PCs worth it?
Ask any PC nerd how to get the best deal on a gaming desktop, and you’ll get pretty much the same answer: build it yourself. That’s still the best way to get […]
Maingear tempts us with its limited-edition prebuilt PCs
Laptops may have risen in dominance, but the desktop PC space is no less vibrant for it. Things have only gotten more interesting in recent years, with the divide between mass-produced prebuilts […]
6 reasons to skip prebuilt PCs and do it yourself
Every few years, gamers in particular are faced with the problem that their once powerful hardware has become outdated. It is usually enough to upgrade individual components, but at some point a […]
