Editor’s pick
CalDigit
CalDigit TS5 Plus Thunderbolt 5 Dock
Thunderbolt 5 · 140 W · 4
8.7
$500Nov 92 videos
R1Independent · Spec-verified · Built by the data
Every part.
Every build.
One directory for the whole PC world: components, prebuilts, monitors and full setups, with real compatibility checks and the reviews that matter.
- Parts cataloged
- 596
- Video reviews
- 357
- Brands
- 131
- Prebuilts mapped
- 18
J2Browse the bench
Everything in the PC world
Components, complete systems and the whole desk around them.
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PC Components
Processors, graphics cards, boards, memory, storage, cooling, power and cases.
297 products
SYS
Prebuilts & Computers
Gaming towers, creator rigs, workstations, mini PCs, laptops and handhelds.
59 products
D
Displays
Gaming, 4K, ultrawide, OLED and color-critical monitors, plus arms and mounts.
41 products
K
Keyboards & Mice
Mechanical boards, gaming and ergonomic mice, pads and controllers.
42 products
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Audio
Headsets, headphones, speakers and desktop audio interfaces.
29 products
C
Streaming & Creator
Microphones, webcams, capture cards, stream decks and lighting.
32 products
N
Networking & NAS
Routers, mesh, switches, network adapters and home servers.
29 products
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External Storage
Portable SSDs, external drives, flash and enclosures.
10 products
P
Power, Cables & Docks
UPS and surge protection, display and USB cables, adapters and docks.
27 products
G
Desk & Gaming Gear
Desks, chairs, VR, cable management, tools and everything else.
30 products
U3The PC Builder
Pick every part. Know it will work.
Sockets, memory, clearances, connectors and wattage, all checked as you go. Anything the data can’t confirm is listed as something to verify, never quietly passed.
- Fit diagram drawn to scale
- Live power budget
- Retailer prices with dates
- Share, export, compare builds
Compatibility report
Compatible- AM5 socket matchesRyzen 7 9800X3D fits this board.
- Graphics card fits348 mm in 400 mm of clearance.
- Little PSU headroomAn 850 W unit would run cooler.
- Check M.2 lane sharingFilling slot 3 can disable SATA 5 and 6.
Estimated peak draw640 W of 850 W
U4Top rated
What we would buy today
Scored on independent review data, real specs and current street prices.
NVIDIA
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5090 Founders Edition
GeForce RTX 5090 · 32 GB · 575 W
7.9
$2,000MSRP4 videos
NVIDIA
NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 Founders Edition
GeForce RTX 5080 · 16 GB · 360 W
7.9
$1,000MSRP4 videos
AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 9800X3D
AM5 · 8 · 16
8.7
$479Nov 93 videos
Best value
AMD
AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D
AM5 · 8 · 16
8.6
$360Nov 93 videos
ASUS
ASUS ROG Maximus Z890 Hero
LGA1851 · Z890 · ATX
8.7
$450Nov 93 videos
ASUS
ASUS ROG Crosshair X870E Hero
AM5 · X870E · ATX
8.6
$700MSRP3 videos
G.Skill
G.Skill Trident Z5 Neo RGB DDR5-6000 CL30 32GB (2x16GB)
DDR5 · 32 GB · 2
7.6
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Prebuilt vs. custom
Sometimes the prebuilt is the better deal.
With memory and storage this expensive, a system builder’s bulk pricing can beat buying parts yourself. Every prebuilt here is mapped part by part against a matching custom build, so you can see the real premium or discount.
U5Featured builds
Starting points that already pass
Every featured build is solved against the compatibility engine, then priced with current data.
Budget 1080p
PassesThe 1080p Starter
A sensible entry point for 1080p gaming on a tight budget.
- U1 · Intel Core Ultra 5 250K Plus
- PEG1 · Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5060 Windforce OC 8G
$1,484
Mainstream 1440p
PassesThe 1440p Sweet Spot
Balanced parts for high-refresh 1440p, with room to upgrade.
- U1 · AMD Ryzen 5 7600X3D
- PEG1 · ASUS TUF Gaming GeForce RTX 5070 Ti 16GB GDDR7 OC Edition
$1,995
High-end 4K
PassesThe 4K Flagship
Fast CPU, big GPU and headroom for a 4K high-refresh display.
- U1 · AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- PEG1 · ASUS ROG Astral GeForce RTX 5090 32GB GDDR7 OC Edition
$3,699
Streaming
PassesThe Dual-Purpose Streamer
Extra cores and memory so the stream doesn’t cost you frames.
- U1 · AMD Ryzen 7 9850X3D
- PEG1 · Gigabyte GeForce RTX 5080 Gaming OC 16G
$2,459
AV1Independent reviewers
Watch before you buy
Reviews from independent creators, attached to the exact product they cover.
Overview · Benchmarks
Radeon RX 9070 XT vs. 7900 XTX: 50+ Game Benchmark
Hardware Unboxed
Sapphire PULSE AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX 24GBPositive · Review
The Budget CPU That Destroyed My Expectations (Intel Ultra 5 225 Review)
The Don Tech
Intel Core Ultra 5 225Overview · Comparison
Seagate IronWolf NAS Drives - Tested and Compared
SomeTechGuy
Seagate IronWolf 8TBOverview · Review
The first DisplayHDR True Black 1400 display we’ve tested! [Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20 Display review]
TFTCentral
ASUS ROG Xbox Ally XPositive · Comparison
Cheapest M6 Mac Mini vs $1800 "budget" PC build for video editing... is this even fair?
Machines & More
Apple Mac mini (M6, 2026)Overview · Comparison
Arcturus Vision Camera Tested: Steam Frame vs. XREAL Beam Pro and Quest 3
immerVR
Meta Quest 3 (512GB)Overview · Comparison
M5 Ultra vs 2 DGX Sparks… The Number You're Not Looking At
Alex Ziskind
NVIDIA DGX Spark
D1Beyond the tower
Plan the whole desk
Your monitor has to match your graphics card, your arm has to carry your monitor, and your cables have to carry the bandwidth. The builder checks all of it.
R7Guides
Learn what actually matters
How-To
How to Build a PC, Step by Step
The whole build in order, from tools to a stress-tested Windows install, with the mistakes that damage parts flagged and a fix list for a PC that won't POST.
Guides
Prebuilt vs Custom PC in 2026: When Each One Wins
Memory prices have changed the math. Learn when a prebuilt beats building your own, and how to spot weak parts hiding in any spec sheet.
News
Why RAM and SSD Prices Are So High
AI data centers are buying memory faster than factories can make it. Here is what caused the shortage, what is disputed and how to buy around it.
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Bench Notes
One short email a week: price drops worth acting on, launches that matter, and the builds we would actually buy.