Computing components

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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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RAM

Fed up with expensive DDR5 RAM? ASRock's HUDIMM is riding to the rescue

By Darren Allan published

ASRock's new RAM is about 'ensuring Intel users have access to the benefits of DDR5 memory in the years ahead' — but there's a catch.

Memory
An Asus Prime Radeon RX 9070 XT, our top pick for best graphics card, against a blue techradar background

The best graphics card 2026

By Christian Guyton last updated

Updated Looking to upgrade your PC? There's never been a better time to pick up one of the best desktop graphics cards from AMD, Nvidia, and Intel.

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Sad gamer

More fake Samsung SSDs have been spotted – and CPU sales are slumping badly

By Darren Allan published

More fake SSDs and a CPU sales slump — the casualties of the RAM crisis are piling up, sadly.

Storage & Backup
A PC gamer celebrating, sat in a gaming chair in front of a monitor

DLSS 5’s biggest crime is making us forget how good Nvidia's tech can be, as my time testing DLSS 4.5 proves

By Matt Hanson published

DLSS 4.5 made my RTX 5070 hit 270fps in Cyberpunk at 4K – but is this free update too good to be true?

GPU
A RAM stick held between two fingers next to an illustration showing how the TurboQuant compression algorithm works

TurboQuant sadly won't fix the RAM crisis, analysts say — here's why

By Darren Allan published

Where are we now with the RAM crisis? It's still bleak, despite some positive glimmers of late — and I wouldn't rely on TurboQuant to save the day.

Memory
Render of Asus power supply and new ROG Equalizer power cable

RTX 5090 melting fixed? The Asus ROG Equalizer may end connector issues

By Isaiah Williams published

Reports are still coming through about high-powered GPUs like the RTX 5090 having connector melting issues, but Asus has a solution.

Computing Components
RAM

DDR4 RAM price falls — but don't get carried away with any optimism yet

By Darren Allan published

We're seeing more positive signs that the RAM crisis is easing somewhat, but be careful not to raise your expectations too high.

Memory
NorthridgeFix working on fixing a damaged RTX 5090 board

Nvidia RTX 5090 owner practices their soldering skills on a $5,000 GPU

By Darren Allan published

Want to practice your soldering skills? Don't do it on a $5,000 graphics card (in case you were tempted).

GPU
Kliff holding a katana in Crimson Desert

Crimson Desert is now playable on Intel Arc GPUs — but work is needed

By Isaiah Williams published

Official Intel GPU support in Crimson Desert is still on the way via Pearl Abyss, but the latest driver has made the game playable for Arc GPU users.

Gaming
A row of the best DDR5 RAM modules against a techradar background.

The best DDR5 RAM in 2025

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated I've rounded up all the best DDR5 RAM kits available for current-generation AMD and Intel desktops using more than 100 hours of extensive testing and benchmarking.

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