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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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AMD CEO says its chips made in the US will be up to 20% more expensive, but claims that it’ll be worth the price hike
By Darren Allan published
Lisa Su argues that while AMD CPUs could be up to 20% pricier if made in the US, that trade-off is worth it in terms of diversifying the supply chain.

Need a new GPU? Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super models may be coming sooner than you expect
By Isaiah Williams published
While fans may naturally look towards CES 2026 for any new Nvidia GPU announcements, we may be getting a launch later in 2025.

Nvidia's N1X consumer chip pops up in benchmark equalling core count of RTX 5070 GPU - cue excited gasps, but let's not get carried away
By Darren Allan published
If you weren't excited about Nvidia's rumored consumer CPU, this benchmark leak showing its core count equals an RTX 5070 GPU should do the trick.

AMD isn't giving up on high-end GPUs – a new leak hints at a new Radeon GPU challenging Nvidia's next-gen flagship graphics card
By Isaiah Williams published
It's supposedly a long way away, but a new leak suggests AMD has an 'Nvidia RTX 6090' challenger already in the pipeline, slated for launch between 2026 and 2027.

Is Intel set for a great CPU comeback? Nova Lake in 2026 could copy AMD's playbook for a key gaming boost
By Darren Allan published
I don't know if there's a way back for Intel with PC gamers – but if there is, it's this rumored plan for Nova Lake to get more cache.

Firefox engineer warns Intel Raptor Lake CPUs are 'crashing more often because of the summer heat,' and it's making me worry about the future of these chips
By Darren Allan published
Should you be worried if you own one of these CPUs? The 14700K in particular is singled out as a concern.

Got buyer's remorse with your 8GB graphics card? Nvidia's AI texture compression promises huge benefits for GPUs with stingy amounts of memory
By Darren Allan published
Think your GPU doesn't have enough memory? Nvidia's AI texture compression trick looks like a killer solution in this demo (with caveats).

Nvidia's free speed boost for all PC games is no longer exclusive to its newest GPUs – here's which older cards are about to get it
By Darren Allan published
Smooth Motion tech is like frame generation but at a driver level, meaning that all games can benefit from the boost.
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