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 ...

PC building in 2026 is no longer just about performance — it’s about making your rig a reflection of who you are. From airflow-optimized cases to wild, unconventional designs and practical RGB ...

Once upon a time, not every computer lived in a vertical “tower” case. Many decades back a horizontal arrangement was a ...

What if your PC case could fold flat, pack up like a briefcase, and still turn heads with its minimalist design? Enter Teenage Engineering’s “Computer-2,” a bold reimagining of what a compact ...

The MX600 Max doesn't look too special, but it has rear mobo connections, supports 200mm fans, and can swap its I/O panel ...

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 ...

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 ...

Gets noisy under load. Some flexibility creates new annoyances. The original Corsair 4000D was my favorite computer case ever. It boasted excellent cooling, a simple but refined look, and an appealing ...

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 ...