Even in our dystopian times, Ars Technica's System Guide for building your own PC remains one of my favorite things on the internet. I built my first Athlon/Gefore3 powered box in 2001 based on the Guide and I look forward to every single one that comes out.

https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/08/ars-technica-system-guide-back-to-pc-building-for-back-to-school/

Ars Technica System Guide: Five sample PC builds, from $500 to $5,000 - Ars Technica System Guide: Five sample PC builds, from $500 to $5,000

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Ars Technica System Guide: Five sample PC builds, from $500 to $5,000

Despite everything, it’s still possible to build decent PCs for decent prices.

August 18, 2025 at 7:41:08 PM

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