In the dawning of the IBM PC era, the computer case was a heavy, stout thing. These were industrial machines, built with beefy paddle power switches, and weighing as much as a ton of bricks. Painted ...

Which side of a PC case power or reset switch is positive or negative? (and can I damage my motherboard by connecting it incorrectly?) No, you won't damage a motherboard by connecting the power and ...

Building your own PC can be one of the most exhilarating experiences. It is personal, customizable, and gives you total control over every component that goes into your setup. From choosing the ...

In the dawning of the IBM PC era, the computer case was a heavy, stout thing. These were industrial machines, built with beefy paddle power switches, and weighing as much as a ton of bricks. Painted ...

I get the above message even after I've removed both front panel USB connectors (2.0 and 3.0). I originally thought it was because those had been damaged, since the 3.0 ones are very tight (my case is ...

If your PC case is several years old, you may feel that it no longer cuts it. It may not have USB-C, or even USB 3.0. It may not offer enough airflow for your current hardware, or enough space for all ...

Q: Who do I have to buy lunch for so that somebody standardizes front-panel pins? A: Heh, this one’s a perennial annoyance, isn’t it? The front-panel pin layout on a motherboard varies a lot. Most DIY ...

There is a certain satisfaction that comes from building your own PC. Researching the build, possibly saving up for the various components, and then piecing it all together can be great fun. Some ...

Adam Corsetti is a Commerce Writer from the United States. An avid gamer since childhood, Adam became hooked on video games after using the original Nintendo NES console. During college, he created a ...

mATX motherboard choice is more limited than ATX Only one fan included as standard No front panel audio port, just one Type-A USB port Extensive mesh allows sound to escape NZXT might be best known ...

It's a PowerSpec G418 with the ASRock Z170 Fatal1ty Gaming K6 System Board. Video card is a NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 1070 GAMING PCI Express. I was careful. I put an anti-static floor mat under my chair ...