Sarah Kim

Sarah is a systems engineer and tech journalist who covers PC hardware, peripherals, and budget-friendly builds. She focuses on helping first-time builders get the most performance per dollar and has a knack for finding value-oriented components that punch above their weight.

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Build Guides (9)

Gaming

Best 1440p High-Refresh Gaming PC Build (2026)

A ~$1,500 1440p high-refresh gaming PC build for 2026: the Ryzen 7 7800X3D and RTX 4070 SUPER feed a 165Hz+ display with high frame rates in both esports and AAA games.

2026-06-04

Gaming

Ryzen 7 7800X3D Build Guide: Best Motherboard, RAM, Cooler & GPU Pairings (2026)

The complete Ryzen 7 7800X3D build guide for 2026: the best motherboard, RAM, cooler and GPU pairings for the fastest mainstream gaming CPU, with a recommended high-end parts list.

2026-06-04

Gaming

Ray Tracing Gaming Build Under $1200

Experience real-time ray tracing in modern titles without breaking the bank, thanks to DLSS 3 and the RTX 4060 Ti's dedicated RT cores.

2025-07-20

Gaming

Best White-Themed Gaming Build

An all-white aesthetic gaming PC that pairs clean visuals with strong 1440p performance — every visible component is white or silver.

2025-07-12

Gaming

VR-Ready Gaming PC

Built to deliver smooth, stutter-free VR experiences on headsets like the Meta Quest 3, Valve Index, and HP Reverb G2.

2025-07-05

Gaming

RGB Showcase Build Under $2000

A head-turning build designed to look as good as it performs, with coordinated RGB lighting, a glass-panel case, and high-end components.

2025-06-28

Budget

Home Office & Productivity Build Under $700

A quiet, efficient desktop for everyday office work, web browsing, and light creative tasks — no dedicated GPU needed.

2025-06-20

Budget

Budget Gaming PC Under $800

A capable 1080p gaming rig that proves you don't need to spend a fortune to enjoy modern games at decent frame rates.

2025-06-10

Compact

Compact Mini-ITX Build

A small-footprint gaming PC that fits on a desk or in a living room without sacrificing meaningful performance.

2025-06-05

News Articles (2)

AMD Ryzen 9000X3D Processors: Everything We Know So Far

AMD's next-generation 3D V-Cache gaming CPUs are expected later this year. Here's a roundup of confirmed specs, leaked benchmarks, and expected pricing.

2025-06-12

Intel Arrow Lake-S Refresh: 15th Gen Desktop CPUs Coming October 2025

Intel confirms October launch window for refreshed Arrow Lake desktop processors with improved clocks and power efficiency on LGA 1851.

2025-06-05