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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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Nvidia Blackwell: news, rumors, and everything we know
By John Loeffler last updated
Nvidia Blackwell is starting to make the rounds in the rumor mill, hinting that Team Green is hard at work on its next GPU architecture. Here's everything we know so far.
Intel’s next-gen CPUs might confuse you with their names – but whatever Arrow Lake is called, it’ll face a tough fight against AMD Zen 5
By Darren Allan published
Prepare for more name-related confusion? It wouldn’t be the first time renaming sowed bewilderment in the tech world.
Nvidia’s next-gen rumors bring good and bad news for gamers: RTX 5080 may not make 2024, but RTX 5090 and Blackwell laptop GPUs look promising
By Darren Allan published
Blackwell GPU double bill may not be happening this year, and even if it does, there could be a catch...
Nvidia asserts dominance over 'basic AI PCs' running NPUs with its GPU hardware
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
A recent meeting held by Nvidia has seen Team Green bury "basic AI PCs" that feature dedicated NPUs.
Intel issues new guidelines to motherboard partners for crashing i9s
By Aleksha McLoughlin published
Following more Intel Core i9 problems, Intel has issued new guidelines for its motherboard partners to try solve the issue.
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