Computing components
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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The best AMD processors 2024
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated AMD is becoming a bigger name in processors by the day, so we gathered up the best AMD processors you can buy right now.
Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU: rumors, possible specs, and everything we know
By Allisa James published
The Nvidia RTX 5090 GPU has been on the receiving end of plenty of rumors. Here's everything we know about a possible release date, specs, and more.
Intel Core i9-14900KS becomes the fastest CPU ever hitting a 9.12GHz overclock, breaking multiple world records
By Darren Allan published
Expert overclockers at Asus have broken the 9.1GHz barrier for the first time ever.
TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB DDR5: the best DDR5 RAM you're going to find at this price
By John Loeffler published
The TeamGroup T-Force Delta RGB DDR5 offers the fastest speed around for a very accessible price point with this 32GB DDR5 kit.
Another crypto-mining boom threatens CPU prices, with AMD’s Ryzen 7950X now sold out – and Intel could be the real winner here
By Darren Allan published
Ryzen 7950X sells out as miners scramble for powerful AMD processors – but is the worst yet to come with Zen 5?
Nvidia RTX 5080 leak gets some PC gamers worried that Team Green hasn’t learned from RTX 4080 fiasco
By Darren Allan published
RTX 5080 rumor suggests GPU could be some way off the pace of the RTX 5090 – but let’s not get carried away here.
Older Nvidia GPUs could get faster frame rates with this unofficial tweak – but we don’t recommend it
By Darren Allan published
Unofficial patch does what Nvidia refused to do for its pre-RTX 3000 graphics cards.
Nvidia RTX 5090 could have up to 77% more memory than 4090, a win for gamers
By Allisa James published
According to a new rumor, the Nvidia RTX 5090 could have up to 77% more memory bandwidth than the 4090.
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