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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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MSI’s special edition Titan 18HX gaming laptop is incredibly over the top — and I’m obsessed
By Josephine Watson published
Computex 2026 You’d have to be a dragon fanatic, a maximalist, or a big MSI fan to love the special edition Titan 18HX, so it’s a good thing I’m all three

Intel claims its Wildcat Lake notebooks 'reimagine mainstream laptops'
By Darren Allan published
After Intel's explanation of how it's ensuring Wildcat Lake is more affordable, I'm now more excited to see these rivals for the MacBook Neo.

AMD exec predicts that DDR5 RAM pricing won't normalize until 2028
By Darren Allan published
Is now the time to buy a laptop, before bigger price hikes kick in? I'm becoming more convinced about that theory.

The RAM crisis will last 'quite a few years' says Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang
By Darren Allan published
If the memory crisis will last 'quite a few years' what does that really mean for consumers? Here are my expert predictions for laptop, PC, and component prices.

'Resistance is futile': what Computex told us about the future of computing
By Darren Allan published
Weighty quotes from the likes of Microsoft's Satya Nadella and Nvidia's Jensen Huang, with a Borg-like prediction from Qualcomm's Cristiano Amon.

If you own a Creative Katana V2X speaker, there's something you must know
By Isaiah Williams published
PC system vulnerabilities are seemingly more common than we thought, as a researcher finds a major issue in a popular speaker that can hack a user's PC.

Nvidia RTX 5000 Super GPU refreshes could arrive in 2026 after all
By Darren Allan published
Has Nvidia changed its mind about RTX Super GPU refreshes for Blackwell? Apparently, although I remain skeptical...

The wildest and weirdest gaming PCs of Computex 2026
By Matt Hanson published
Computex 2026 These are the best gaming PC builds I've seen at Computex 2026, from the inventive to the downright ridiculous.
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