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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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5 reasons Dell servers are the perfect companions for small and medium businesses
By Christian Cawley published
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Sapphire advocates patience on RAM crisis – predicts stability in 2026
By Isaiah Williams published
RAM prices are skyrocketing due to the current AI boom, but Sapphire's PR manager encourages consumers to stay calm and avoid panic buying.

You might be hard-pressed to find over 8GB RAM in PC setups – here's why
By Isaiah Williams published
Gaming laptops and pre-built systems are in trouble, as we may see more 8GB configurations as a result of RAM price hikes.

Want a cheap SSD? Don't wait – Samsung could drop its budget models soon
By Darren Allan published
SSD price rises could hit budget drives hard, so buy now, don't wait – and there's more RAM misery in the cards too.

It’s a great time to buy an eGPU – and UGreen’s new Razer rival has two major tricks up its sleeve
By Isaiah Williams published
UGreen is taking the fight to Razer and other eGPU dock manufacturers, with the new Linkstation eGPU dock launching in China.

Confused about FSR Redstone? Here's what this new RX 9000 GPU tech means
By Darren Allan published
Confused about FSR Redstone? I don't blame you – here's the lowdown on all AMD's new game boosting features.

Corsair adds new touchscreen-enabled entry to its Frame case series — and I can't understand why
By Marcus Mears III published
Corsair unveils new $400 Frame 4000D mid-tower case — but I'm not buying it

Steep RAM price hikes laid bare as DDR5 kit now costs more than an RTX 5090 GPU
By Darren Allan published
Did you think a high-end RAM kit would ever cost more than an Nvidia RTX 5090? Well, it does, and that's truly scary.
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