#pc building

Is buying used or refurbished PC components worth the energy savings trade-off?

Is spending more than $300 on a motherboard just showing off or actually worth it?

Has the energy cost jump made you reconsider your PC build specs?

Is a high-end gaming PC worth it for someone who plays only retro titles

Why do PC enthusiasts hate on pre-built desktops when they're fine for 95% of people?

Does buying a premium motherboard give you any real-world speed advantage over a budget one?

Should I pay extra for an SSD or just get more hard drive space?

Are water-cooling PC builders actually destroying the planet for a few extra frames?

Should I prioritize power efficiency now that energy bills are higher?

Do you really need a CPU cooler beyond the stock one?

Is DDR4 RAM still good enough in 2025 for serious workloads?

Should gamers avoid liquid cooling for better value?

Is water cooling a pointless flex that's just asking for a leak disaster, or does it actually make sense?

Do “eco-friendly” computer components actually exist, or is that just greenwashing we accept?

Should I get a cheap no-name SSD or pay more for Samsung?

Has the cost of DDR5 RAM shifted your strategy toward holding onto DDR4 longer?

How do you check if a used power supply is still safe to run?

Are you quitting RGB gear after learning about its energy impact?

Can a cheap PC really replace a modern console?

Does anyone else find PC case cable management more annoying than picking components?