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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 looks to be revamping RTX 3050 mobile GPU with current-gen tech – and that might mean better battery life for budget gaming laptops
By Darren Allan published
Nvidia’s secret weapon for affordable gaming laptops could be… a (kind of) supercharged RTX 3050 graphics card.
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Intel’s fix for high-end CPU crashes is coming, but a new leak suggests Team Blue could still be in hot water
By Darren Allan published
Intel’s cure for CPU crashes may not be the end of this story, as the investigation into the flaw is still ongoing.
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AMD delays Ryzen 9000 due to last-minute discovery of problems with some CPUs – launch won’t happen until August now
By Darren Allan published
Keen to buy a Ryzen 9000 CPU? Bad news – AMD has delayed Zen 5 to August as some next-gen chips have ‘quality’ issues.
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Nvidia RTX 5090 may not be the fastest next-gen GPU, as rumors suggest RTX Titan could rise from the grave
By Darren Allan published
The rumor mill would have us believe that Nvidia’s RTX Titan is set to make a shock return with Blackwell graphics cards.
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Intel admits ‘elevated voltage’ is primary cause of unstable CPUs – and thankfully a fix is coming soon
By Darren Allan published
The results of Intel’s long-running investigation have been revealed, and a patch for instability issues is inbound.
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Nvidia RTX 5090: rumors, possible specs, and everything we know
By Allisa James last updated
Updated The Nvidia RTX 5090 has been on the receiving end of plenty of rumors. Here's everything we know about a possible release date, specs, and more.
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Nvidia 5000 series: rumors, possible GPU specs, and everything we know
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated Nvidia 5000 series RTX GPUs have seen a ton of rumors at this point. We've rounded up everything about their possible release date, specs, and more.
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Nvidia RTX 5080 and 5090 may not turn up this year after all – next-gen GPUs might be launched at CES 2025
By Darren Allan published
Want to get your hands on an Nvidia RTX 5000 GPU? You might be waiting longer than you thought.
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