PC components explained: learn what each part does, their functions, and how CPU, GPU, storage, and cooling impact performance and longevity.
Based on our expert analysis and tests, here are the best PC components and accessories in 2025, from GPUs and CPUs to SSDs and monitors.
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Stop buying new PC parts: The used market is the only way to save money
The safest way to minimize that risk is to test parts in person whenever possible. Meeting face to face lets you verify that ...
Unique designs, smart engineering, and serious performance defined this year’s CES PC haul. These are our favorites across 11 categories of hardware.
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A Beginner's Guide to Computer Hardware: From CPUs to SSDs
Hardware is the physical part of a computer system, while software is all data-based Computer hardware refers to the physical ...
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