Our experts review your astonishing PC builds and setups in Rig Rundown — from wall-mounted setups to a system packed inside of a 1:6 scale RC car

We go through user-submitted PC builds and crown a winner in the inaugural Tom’s Hardware Premium Rig Rundown results
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Electronics enthusiast begins breadboard-based Intel 386 system build — a large step up from their previous PC-XT and PC-AT breadboard projects

Motherboards, who needs them? Not Breadboarding Labs, which recently drafted plans for a retro Intel 80386 (i386) PC build using solderless breadboards.
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Win a prize by entering your build into the inaugural Tom’s Hardware Rig Rundown — submit a build to get your setup evaluated by our expert staff

Enter your build to the Tom’s Hardware Rig Rundown for a chance of winning a $100 / £75 gift card, and have your setup reviewed by our team of experts.
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Unlock the ultimate PC maintenance combo with this electric screwdriver and air duster at a huge $70 saving right now — $89 Amazon bundle pairs Hoto’s epic 25-bit precision driver set with its 4-in-1 blower and vacuum cleaner

Grab this impressive Hoto NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set with 25 bits with its AutoCare 4-in-1 air duster and vacuum cleaner in a combo Amazon deal for under $100.
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Enthusiast rebuilds AA-battery-powered PC, sextuples run time to 30 minutes with 64 batteries — uses three voltage regulators in parallel to achieve stability, runs computer for over 30 minutes on 64 AA cells

YouTube creator ScuffedBits re-did their experiment and was able to eke out 30 minutes of game time (and a benchmarking session!) while running their desktop PC on 64 AA batteries.
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Silicon Power US RMA policy now hedges against AI-driven RAM and SSD shortages — company says it will refund the original purchase price ‘if there is a shortage of replacement products’

Most RAM and SSD manufacturers still offer in-warranty replacements as Silicon Power U.S. hedges policy against shortages
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How To Optimize Your PC’s Airflow Using Positive vs. Negative Pressure

If your PC runs hot, dusty, or loud, there’s a decent chance your airflow is working against you and not for you. We dig into the mechanics of positive and negative pressure, lay out exactly when each configuration wins, a…

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This brilliant Hoto electric screwdriver is down to a record-low £28.48 right now — 12-bit precision kit with USB-C charging is great for PC builds and DIY projects

Grab this impressive Hoto NEX O1 Pro mini electric screwdriver set with 12 bits at a record-low price

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Classic tiny LEGO computer brick design from 1979 made into full-scale working computer — Mac Mini implanted into this 10:1 scale inflated reimagining

A Dutch designer has crafted a 10:1 scale working model of the classic wedge-shaped LEGO computer brick Part 3039p23 with a Mac Mini M4 inside.
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Go beyond the review with Bench, the deepest consumer hardware benchmarking database on the internet — compare hundreds of products across a range of categories

Take advantage of Bench, the ultimate resource for PC hardware enthusiasts, offering a large database of benchmarks for you to browse through. We detail how the tool works, and what we’re doing to keep results up-to-date h…

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