Computing components

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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The Apple M5 is barely a hop, much less the technological leap that Apple wants it to be
By John Loeffler published
Opinion The Apple M5 is official, and from everything I've seen about it, you can probably skip this one.

The best SSD 2025
By John Loeffler last updated
Updated Give your computer a shot in the arm with the best SSD for your needs and budget.

The best AMD graphics cards 2025
By John Loeffler last updated
The best AMD graphics card should offer a great mix of power and affordability. Here are the ones to look for.

Thinking of buying a new PC? You might want to move soon, as a perfect storm looks to be brewing for component price hikes
By Darren Allan published
China's introducing new export controls on rare-earth elements - and that's bad news for the price of a raft of PC components.

Intel reveals XeSS 3 with Multi-Frame Generation - and unlike Nvidia's MFG, it works on older GPUs
By Darren Allan published
Taking a page from Nvidia's playbook, and doing things better to boot - now AMD is the only GPU maker not to have MFG on the menu.

Intel promises Panther Lake graphics will ‘set a new standard’ – and I think that could be good news for future handhelds
By Isaiah Williams published
Just hope it doesn't lead to ludicrous pricing...

I'm eyeing up Razer's new external GPU dock for my handheld, and maybe it'll give my desktop gaming PC a break - but I have some concerns
By Isaiah Williams published
I'm always looking for ways to improve performance with my Lenovo Legion Go S handheld - enter the Razer Core X V2 eGPU dock.

Excited for Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super GPUs? Prepare yourself for disappointment as new rumor suggests they aren't close to launch
By Darren Allan published
Rumor about imminent arrival of Nvidia's RTX 5000 Super GPUs is wrong, apparently - they won't be here anytime soon.
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