It wasn't long ago that building your own PC came with tangible rewards, namely a significant savings. Having built several of my own rigs, I appreciate the pride associated with the DIY mentality.

If you want a laptop that can handle gaming, there are plenty of options in the market. Alienware has consistently put out great gaming equipment, and the Republic of Gamers line from Asus holds its ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I cover the exciting intersection of Linux and handheld gaming. Moving down the list of impressive specs: An overclocked Extreme ...

AVADirect has announced the new Omni VR desktop, which is built from the ground up for the full virtual reality gaming experience. For those in the know, the Virtuix Omni is a VR treadmill that has ...

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out more about how we test ...

Today I have the AVADirect Clevo X8100 on my test bench and the notebook is a beast. One look at the pictures above and you might recognize this machine. It is visually identical to the Smooth ...

“Why you can trust Digital Trends – We have a 20-year history of testing, reviewing, and rating products, services and apps to help you make a sound buying decision. Find out more about how we test ...

Dan Ackerman leads CNET's coverage of computers and gaming hardware. A New York native and former radio DJ, he's also a regular TV talking head and the author of "The Tetris Effect" ...

Jeff is CNET Editor at Large and a host for CNET video. He's regularly featured on CBS and CBSN. He founded the site's longest-running podcast, The 404 Show, which ran for 10 years. He's currently ...

This machine delivers a solid performance with AAA games without breaking the bank—or your ear drums. But potential buyers should take note of its limited expansion options. It’s easy to tune out the ...

A deafening chassis and stiff competition makes things tricky for AVADirect’s versatile Performance PC. AVADirect’s Custom Gaming PC might not have the most inspiring moniker, but this blue beast pays ...