What if you could pack the power of a high-performance gaming rig into a system no larger than a shoebox? In a world where gaming setups often dominate entire desks, the idea of a miniature powerhouse ...

There’s something uniquely satisfying about building a SFF Mini-ITX PC gaming PC that’s not just powerful but also compact enough to fit on a small desk or shelf. But let’s be real—packing that much ...

A PC builder has created a 3D printed mini gaming PC build that is literally handheld, thanks to a handle built into the case. It's also beautifully small, with a volume of just 6.4 liters, while ...

Let’s get one thing straight, I don’t have anything against consoles. I grew up with them, spent countless hours, and still think they’re great for a lot of people. But every time I consider buying a ...

The smaller the PC, the bigger the problems. That's what I've long believed in my many years of building relatively functional computers. You have to consider tolerances, sizes, form factors, and ...

Gaming PCs are designed to be pushed to their performance and thermal limits, with plenty of fans or water cooling to keep cool, but this silent gaming PC build from Reddit takes things to a whole new ...

It takes a bit of extra skill to build a PC from the ground up inside a small form factor (SFF) chassis, but if you get it just right, it can be rewarding. There's something to be said for cases that ...

I started building PCs in 1998. I actually joined Ars to post questions about Abit BH6 settings during the Celeron 300A era. Over time I slowly fell out of PC building and haven't opened a case since ...

Mini PCs, in particular, have leveled up significantly on the computation prowess front, allowing you to integrate them into ...

Quiet gaming PC builds rely on smart cooling, airflow tuning, and case design to reduce noise while maintaining strong performance.

PC Cases Thermaltake's collaboration PC case with a French artist is so lovely it makes me want to finally start that mini PC build PC Cases The best fish tank PC case in 2025: I've tested heaps of ...