This AMD Ryzen 5 chip proves you don't need to spend big for a solid budget build
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This Ryzen powerhouse for compact PC builds just hit an all-time low price for 2026
… It's ideal for systems where the most computing power isn't required, such as gaming rigs and general PC builds. $180 at Amazon
Amazon's Big Spring Sale is now on: Here are all the best deals you can't miss out on
Rich Edmonds Mar 25, 2026, 8:59 AM EDT Richard is the PC Hardware Lead at XDA and has been covering the technology industry for almost two decades. He's been building PCs since young, and when not creating content, you can often find him inside a chassis somewhere. …
Mini-ITX motherboards are full of compromises, but not the ones most people think
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The only PC components I never regret spending extra on
… I ignored PC cases for years before realizing their importance in a build. In my earliest builds, I rarely had the luxury of spending enough on the case, so I picked whatever fit my measly budget. …
Ditch your bulky desktop for this versatile mini PC now at its lowest price ever
… He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the greatest tech products. Sign in to your XDA account We've talked about mini PCs countless times at XDA. …
SSD prices aren't coming down anytime soon, but used enterprise SSDs could be the answer you're looking for
… An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building PCs, watching anime, or playing Smash Karts on his RTX 3080 sigh . …
You can now snag a solid 240mm AIO for just $40 on sale right now
… He started writing for XDA, covering all things mobile, but has transitioned to covering deals, with a mission to shed light on some of the best discounts around the internet on the greatest tech products. Sign in to your XDA account Looking to upgrade the cooling in your PC on the cheap? …
The best GPU I ever used wasn't the most expensive one
… An MBA in Marketing and the owner of a PC building business, he writes on PC hardware, technology, and Windows. When not scouring the web for ideas, he can be found building PCs, watching anime, or playing Smash Karts on his RTX 3080 sigh . …
A used Mac Mini could be great for your home lab, but take a look at regular mini PCs first
… Some mini PCs even support ECC memory, which is something that an Apple system just can't do in any context. oaknode Mini PC N100 $198 at Amazon Related The 2026 home lab starter pack looks nothing like it did five years ago Building an experimentation lab in 2026 is a lot different than it used to… …