Building your own gaming PC is a rewarding adventure, but arguably one of the most intimidating for newcomers, based on how expensive the individual parts can be. Compatibility concerns may also seem obvious to experienced rig builders, but getting started can feel confusing, which is why I've happily championed pre-built PCs to anyone who'd rather skip the process entirely.
iBUYPOWER has been around for as long as I've been working here, though its US-based operations haven't given me much opportunity to get my hands on its inventory to see if the experts behind it are up to snuff. That's changed this year, as an extra-special international offering gives me the chance to get up close and personal with a sample of its RDY Trace X R01 and the high-end parts inside.
