Building your own PC is more technical and time consuming than choosing a pre-made model, but it can also be more cost-effective. If you feel you have the know-how, building a PC can ensure the ...

In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

This week we ran through the basic steps of building your first computer, but there’s a lot more info out there. Here’s some more reading that we recommend for both the building process and what to do ...

In 1998, Ask Ars was an early feature of the newly launched Ars Technica. Now, as then, it’s all about your questions and our community’s answers. Each week, we’ll dig into our question bag, provide ...

Building a new computer, rather than purchasing a pre-built PC, allows an organization to cut costs while at the same time having maximum control over the configuration of a workstation's hardware.

To start, open up your case's box, take out the case, and open it up. Usually this involves unscrewing a few thumb screws on the back of your case and sliding the side panels off. Take a good look ...

We've all been there: Your computer's 2-terabyte drive has filled itself up again, and it's time to delete some movies and uninstall some games. But wait! Instead of ...