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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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Are we about to see Snapdragon X Plus revealed? Qualcomm teaser suggests Apple could have more to worry about than Elite CPU
By Darren Allan published
It seems Qualcomm’s plans to beat the M3 extend beyond the Snapdragon X Elite.
Dear tech industry, we don't need to follow behind gaming with terrible product trade-in values
By Allisa James published
Trading in used components, like CPUs and GPUs, is difficult enough without retailers making it worse.
Fans are recreating tech history by building their own vintage 3dfx Voodoo graphics card
By Allisa James published
Fans are building their own 3dfx Voodoo, a custom vintage graphics card, from scratch.
Netgear Orbi 970 review: a state-of-the-art Wi-Fi 7 mesh system for larger homes and offices
By Cliff Joseph published
Netgear's latest Orbi mesh router system offers best-in-class range and connection quality, but it's not exactly wallet-friendly.
Linksys Velop Pro 6E review: high-speed Wi-Fi for homes and offices of all sizes
By Cliff Joseph published
While it might be too much for some users' at-home Wi-Fi needs, the Linksys Velop Pro 6E is a stellar choice of router.
AMD’s next-gen Zen 5 CPUs could launch seriously soon going by a new rumor
By Darren Allan published
More of the groundwork is being laid for AMD’s next-gen Ryzen CPUs, suggesting a Q3 launch really could be in the cards.
Faulty RTX 4090 connectors are still burning out – and one ‘smart’ solution has created even more problems
By Christian Guyton published
Faulty RTX 4090 GPUs are still melting, with one repair shop receiving 200 melted cards a month.
Nvidia RTX 5090 and 5080 GPUs could be here in less than half a year – but scalpers might ruin this early launch
By Darren Allan published
Next-gen GPUs may just arrive in September – but not because Nvidia is worried about AMD’s RDNA 4 graphics cards.
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