From the tippy-top to the flippy-flops, 2025 was a cracking year for hardware.

And yes, it is purple.

Haters begone, I've got builds to plan.

See you again in 2026.

Put your patch note prowess to the test with a quiz!

We've had our hands on the absolute best PC hardware the industry has had to offer in this bountiful year, and these are the winners.

Desktop pets are back, bigger than ever, and surprisingly vibrant.

Through thick and thin.

A look back at the year that was, as chosen (sort of) by you.

Wildcards keep us guessing every year, shedding light on the hardware hits that don't easily fit into a neat category elsewhere.