Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Moving down the list of impressive specs: An overclocked Extreme ...

If you want a laptop that can handle gaming, there are plenty of options in the market. Alienware has consistently put out great gaming equipment, and the Republic of Gamers line from Asus holds its ...

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It wasn't long ago that building your own PC came with tangible rewards, namely a significant savings. Having built several of my own rigs, I appreciate the pride associated with the DIY mentality.

This machine delivers a solid performance with AAA games without breaking the bank—or your ear drums. But potential buyers should take note of its limited expansion options. It’s easy to tune out the ...

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Today I have the AVADirect Clevo X8100 on my test bench and the notebook is a beast. One look at the pictures above and you might recognize this machine. It is visually identical to the Smooth ...

Small, stocky but oddly handsome with great gaming—if you can handle the netbook-like ergonomics. If you’re looking for a laptop with gaming power, but don’t relish the thought of lugging around a ...

Rich was the editorial lead for CNET's Home and Wellness sections, based in Louisville, Kentucky. Before moving to Louisville in 2013, Rich ran CNET's desktop computer review section for 10 years in ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Use left and right arrow keys to seek audio. GDC 2015 - With all of the news of VR headsets and games, one can get lost in the reality of it all when it comes to purchasing a new PC that is ready for ...

The AVADirect Custom Gaming PC ($7,122.45 direct) raises the bar with its overclocked 4.54GHz, air-cooled Intel Core i7-980X and three overclocked Nvidia GeForce GTX 480 cards. It has the chops to ...