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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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Apple M4 chip: specs, performance, and when we expect to see them in Macs
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated Here's everything we know so far about Apple M4, the company's next generation of in-house silicon.
Intel will be keeping its Falcon Shores GPU after all, though Battlemage still faces strong headwinds
By Allisa James published
It seems that Intel’s aggressive budget cutting will still spare the Falcon Shores GPU.
Intel Lunar Lake could revolutionize gaming handhelds, going by early tests of Core Ultra 7 CPU
By Darren Allan published
Will the ultimate gaming handhelds be powered by Intel’s Lunar Lake CPUs? It seems entirely possible.
The price of RAM is falling fast, so you might not have to wait for Black Friday to get that memory upgrade for your PC
By Darren Allan published
Bargains could be around in very short order for DDR4 RAM sticks (faster DDR5 modules, though, are another matter).
Nvidia RTX 4060 graphics cards are finally impressing PC gamers – and we’re betting they’ll soon be the most popular GPUs around
By Darren Allan published
Nvidia’s RTX 4060 models had a lukewarm reception, but these GPUs are rapidly becoming popular – and likely set to dominate in the near future.
Will Arrow Lake live up to Intel’s promises? We could find out on October 10, with CPUs going on sale soon
By Darren Allan published
Keen to buy an Intel Arrow Lake CPU? You’ll be able to in just three weeks, if the rumors are right.
New leaks suggest AMD’s RDNA 4-based GPUs will launch early 2025
By Rosario Blue published
AMD’s next-gen lineup of RDNA 4-based graphics cards are now expected to launch in 2025, according to sources close to YouTube channel Moore’s Law Is Dead.
The eye-watering prices of Asus’s new intel Arrow Lake Z-series motherboards will set you back even more in an already expensive new gen of computing
By Rosario Blue published
According to new leaks on X, Asus's extreme-end next-gen lineup of Arrow Lake-compatible motherboards will cost over $1,000 apiece.
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