Computers
Best PC Speakers Overall
If you listen to music or play games on your PC, speakers are one of the first things to upgrade. Generally you should stick with a 2.0 or 2.1 (included subwoofer) setup for general use and listening to music, or go with... read more
Best 2.1 PC Speakers
2.0 and 2.1 (included subwoofer) PC speakers are ideal for general use and listening to music, but are also adequate for gaming and watching movies. They are much easier to setup than 5.1 systems and generally less expen... read more
Best Budget Laptop (under $1000)
Notebooks have dramatically decreased in price since they first entered the market, and with the advent of smaller and cooler parts, they are now powerful and affordable enough for most users. We’ve selected the be... read more
Best Intel Motherboard for Value
System builders can get a lot of bang for their buck by choosing a motherboard that offers a great deal of performance and features for the money. Our top picks offer great overall performance, solid stability, and featu... read more
Best Internal Hard Drive
Performance, reliability, and storage capacities are the most important factors when shopping for a PC hard drive. But GB/$ also plays an important role in finding the best value. Here are our picks for the best internal... read more
Best LCD Monitor 21" or Larger
LCDs 21" and bigger offer lots of real estate for high end users like programmers or photo editors. Programmers can fit many user interface dialogs on one monitor, and photo editors can fit their whole smorgasbord ... read more
Best Budget Processor
Oftentimes budget is equated with "slow" in the computer world. However, this trend couldn't be further from the truth. Budget processors can very well provide enough computing power for a very decent budget g... read more
Best Midrange Processor
While not the fastest CPUs on the market, these processors offer an excellent blend of performance and value. Midrange models are recommended for the majority of system builders and gamers that want a very fast and stabl... read more
Best High End Processor
The fastest, most powerful processors on the market. Designed for hardcore gamers and enthusiasts, these quad core CPUs top the benchmark charts and can handle any processor-intensive task or application thrown at it. Be... read more
Best Portable External Hard Drive
Portable hard drives are essentially laptop 2.5" hard disk drives in an enclosure. Due to their lower power draw than conventional 3.5" desktop hard drives, they don't require external power sources to operate,... read more
