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Welcome to TechRadar’s computing components page, where we’re bringing together all the latest news on PC and laptop components, whether it be a new CPU and GPU rumor or our extensive reviews of the latest SSD and RAM kits. We’ll dive into everything from the best processors and best graphics cards to the best SSD and best RAM kits, along with anything else you can throw into a computer.
We’re also bringing you in-depth explainers and how-tos to help you better understand the components that go into your PC, how to test them for performance, and how to install them when you plan on an upgrade.
Whether it’s the latest generation of PC components or the old standbys that are still kicking around in your rig, we’ve got it covered here on TechRadar.
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Next-gen Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU could have less VRAM than previously rumored – but that might be good news for gamers
By Darren Allan published
The incoming Blackwell flagship graphics card might be restricted to 28GB of VRAM – but isn’t that plenty?
The best cheap graphics cards 2024
By John Loeffler last updated
You don't have to take out a loan to get a high framerate from the best cheap graphics cards.
Microsoft unleashes DirectSR – and I couldn’t be more excited about how much difference this will make to PC games
By Darren Allan published
DirectSR tech could be a literal game-changer for faster frame rates – and it’s already here in preview.
Nvidia RTX 5090 rumors continue to suggest this graphics card will not just be powerful, but also somehow miraculously slim
By Darren Allan published
RTX 5090 could be a dual-slot graphics card that fits in your high-end PC a lot easier than the RTX 4090.
Nvidia RTX 4080 Super gets tempting discounts – but are bigger price cuts coming, prompted by the RTX 5080 GPU?
By Darren Allan published
While the RTX 4080 Super looks enticing as it drops below its recommended pricing, there’s lots to weigh up here.
Intel Arrow Lake looks set for a September launch – but that might be too late in the battle of next-gen CPUs against AMD Ryzen 9000
By Darren Allan published
If AMD’s next-gen processors based on Zen 5 are coming as early as rumored, Intel can't hang about with Arrow Lake.
AMD Ryzen 9000 CPUs could go on sale in July – great news for consumers, but terrible news for Intel
By Darren Allan published
If Arrow Lake processors don’t arrive until the end of 2024, Intel could face something of a nightmare scenario.
RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 Super
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
We put the RX 7900 GRE vs RTX 4070 Super in a series of grueling tests to help you find the best midrange graphics card for your needs and budget.
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