PC Builders Are Like Gear Heads, Here's Why

February 13, 2023

At the surface, obsessive PC builders seem to have nothing in common with car nerds. But PC culture and car culture really aren’t all that different—the latter hobby requires that you leave the house every now and then, but there are more similarities than differences.

In today’s top story, Dave McQuilling illustrates the shared madness of PC culture and car culture. Check it out for some insight into both hobbies.

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-Andrew

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