Curated PC builds for every use case and budget. Each guide includes a full parts list with compatibility verification, performance expectations, and upgrade paths.
The one spec that matters for running local LLMs is VRAM. Here's the best hardware at $900, $1,800, and $3,500+ to run 7B, 70B, and 100B+ models locally.
The best X870E and B850 boards for the Ryzen 9800X3D in 2026: top picks for gaming, value, and overclocking with VRM ratings, chipset differences, and compatibility checks.
The best $1,500 gaming PC in 2026 pairs a Ryzen 7 7800X3D with an RTX 5070 or RX 9070 XT for 1440p max and solid 4K. Full parts list with live pricing.
The best $1,000 PC build in 2026 targets 1440p high settings with a Ryzen 5 7600 and RX 9070 or RTX 5060 Ti. Full parts list with live pricing.
RTX 5070 wins on ray tracing and DLSS 4 MFG; RX 9070 XT beats it at rasterization with 16GB VRAM. Here's exactly which GPU belongs in your build.
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.
A productivity-focused PC with a discrete GPU for driving two or more high-resolution monitors for software development, data analysis, and multitasking.
The absolute cheapest new gaming-capable PC you can build — perfect for a first build, a kid's gaming PC, or basic 1080p gaming on a tight budget.
An all-white aesthetic gaming PC that pairs clean visuals with strong 1440p performance — every visible component is white or silver.
A low-power, always-on home server for Plex media streaming, file storage, Docker containers, and automated backups.
A low-latency workstation for Ableton Live, FL Studio, Logic Pro, and Pro Tools — built for large sessions with many tracks and virtual instruments.
Built to deliver smooth, stutter-free VR experiences on headsets like the Meta Quest 3, Valve Index, and HP Reverb G2.
Optimized for Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop workflows — fast imports, snappy edits, and smooth exports for professional photographers.
A focused build for competitive multiplayer gaming where high frame rates and low input latency matter more than visual fidelity.
A head-turning build designed to look as good as it performs, with coordinated RGB lighting, a glass-panel case, and high-end components.
A gaming PC engineered for near-silent operation without sacrificing frame rates, using premium quiet components throughout.
A workstation built for training neural networks, running large language models locally, and serious data science work — anchored by 24GB of GPU VRAM.
A quiet, efficient desktop for everyday office work, web browsing, and light creative tasks — no dedicated GPU needed.
A purpose-built video editing workstation with fast multi-threaded rendering, hardware-accelerated encoding, and enough storage for large project files.
Game at high frame rates while streaming to Twitch or YouTube without dropped frames, thanks to NVENC encoding and plenty of CPU threads.