All of our in-depth buying guides in one place
"Maximum" means different things to different people, but here, it means we only show you the best hardware. From graphics cards, to air and liquid coolers, to SSDs, we cover the most important aspects of the PC. We've put together a list of all of our top picks for each category below, and explain why we recommend each part. And to make it even better, we break down categories into different price points.
Want to know what the best budget motherboard is? We tell you. How about the best mid-range CPU cooler? We have that covered, too.
If you want it all figured out for you though, look through our Build a PC section, where we feature guides for the gamer on a budget, the midrange build, and the high-end configuration. We keep those guides updated quarterly as new hardware comes out.
The Best CPUs
You'll need the best CPU you can get to be able to do all your computing chores, this includes both work and gaming. From budget to high end, we give you three options for the best CPUs available right now.
The Best Graphics Cards
Any PC worth its place in your home has a good graphics card, and we give you our take on the three best graphics card choices on the market right now, for every price range. Both AMD and NVIDIA are covered.
The Best SSDs and Hard Drives
If you need capacity, get a hard drive (HDD). If you need performance, get an SSD. We take a look at the best SSDs and hard drives available, so you can walk away knowing your PC is serving up bits and bytes at optimum performance.
The Best Motherboards
Motherboards these days come in a variety of shapes and sizes, and there's an ocean of them to choose from. Don't bother. We pick out the three best motherboards for your dollar.
The Best CPU Coolers (Air and Liquid)
We give our votes for the three best CPU coolers on the market in both air and liquid form. For those who are seeking to eke out extra performance from overclocking, do not miss out on our picks.
The Best Monitors
Never skimp on a good display for your PC, since your eyes will stare it for hundreds, if not thousands of hours. We take a look at the best monitors for both work and play.
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