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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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Qualcomm's big chip merge plan paves the way for – wait for it – the return of the Windows Phone
By Christian Guyton published
Qualcomm merging its mobile and laptop chip families shows that phones and PCs are closer together than ever before - and it’s got me thinking about a glorious future hybrid device.
Intel finally confirms instability issues with 13th-gen and 14th-gen CPUs are fully fixed – but some owners may still be worried
By Darren Allan published
Intel didn’t concretely confirm that the instability gremlins had been banished – but it has now done so in a definitive statement.
The best Nvidia graphics cards 2024
By Darren Allan published
Updated All the best Nvidia GPU picks, from the best for 4K gaming down to more affordable budget alternatives.
Nvidia RTX 4080 Super GPU could run low on stock imminently, with a possible double whammy of RTX 5080 and 5090 launching together soon
By Darren Allan published
Thinking of buying an RTX 4080 Super? Stock could soon run low thanks to incoming RTX 5000 GPUs, causing price hikes.
On hold: RTX 4060 and 4060 Ti shipments rumored to be suspended according to Chinese Board channels
By Rosario Blue published
No more 4060s and 4060 Ti shipments for the time being
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.
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