The TBG DIY PC Build Guides

Introduction to the TBG PC Build Guides

Welcome to TBG’s DIY PC Build Guides! This is where you’ll find all the best PC builds on the ‘net, from ultra-compact home office PCs to screaming-fast gaming towers. In total, we offer a dozen distinct DIY PC Build guides, constantly updated with the latest and greatest components.

The February 2026 Updates

Well, what can we say? Things are not exactly ideal for system builders right now. We’ve been tracking and reporting on the rise in RAM prices since September (currently stabilizing at about 4x prices at that time). Then we noted that SSD prices were going up in December (now up on average 2x from their low point), and at this point even GPU prices are going up, with about a 10% increase in the new year (so far).

While other components have dropped in price to compensate (particularly motherboards, as motherboard makers are in big trouble right now with RAM prices being so high), it’s not enough to balance out the price hikes mentioned above. So, in short, DIY PCs are more expensive today than 6 months ago.

The good news is that the pre-built systems we list in a lot our guides are an absolute steal (as in, we’re not sure why they haven’t doubled in price yet, but they probably will!). Also check out our Desktop PC Buyer’s Guide, which lists all our favorite pre-built options in one place.

Using the TBG PC Build Guides

Whether it’s your first, tenth, or hundredth time building a PC, these guides will set you up with the best components you can buy. To find the right PC for you, feel free to browse all of the options below, or alternatively choose specific criteria from our filter browser below, which will display just the builds that meet your needs. You can then click on the “View Specs” button to see a quick view of prices, parts, and dimensions, or click the “View Guide” button to jump straight to the full Build Guide for that build. Happy hunting, and good luck with whichever build you choose!

Our DIY PC Build Guides are updated monthly, and sometimes daily, to ensure you get the most up-to-date info. If you appreciate the work we do on these, don’t forget to use our Amazon and Newegg links to support continued publication of these guides.

We’d like to express special thanks to SilverStone Technology Co., which sponsors the TBG PC Build Guides. Founded in 2003, SilverStone has made major contributions to PC case design, small form factor PC development, and power supply innovation!