Getting your hands dirty and building your own system is what separates PC gamers from their console brethren, and it just so happens to be one of the most exciting parts of our hobby. Unfortunately, it’s also a pretty daunting process for anyone who hasn’t assembled his own rig from scratch. Thankfully, this guide not only gives you all you need to know about every component that goes in your gaming PC, but also thoroughly walks you through the entire building process with detailed instructions and helpful photographs. Join discussion...

The first Touch Smart PC was, in comparison, an ugly duckling. The second version, however, has matured into a very elegant and beautiful swan and it now joins a crowded and ever growing list of all-in-one machines that have been inspired to mimic and kill off Apple's hugely successful iMac. Join discussion...

The steps outlined in the article are general Ethernet cat5 cable construction guidelines. They will work for making any category of network cables. Join discussion...