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.

Latest about Computing Components

PC gamer looking at PC in anger and disbelief

AMD has ended support for RX 6000 GPUs – here's why it's a massive blunder in the battle against Nvidia

By Darren Allan published

In a baffling move, AMD ends support for relatively recent RX 6000 GPUs – and gamers are up in arms (myself included).

GPU
Netgear Orbi 373 with one router and two satellites on a wooden table

Netgear Orbi 373: affordable and easy-to-use mesh Wi-Fi system for larger homes

By Cliff Joseph published

Another fine affordable Wi-Fi 7 router from Netgear. But, should you upgrade?

Servers & Network Devices
Someone working on an Apple MacBook Pro M5

M5 benchmark leak shows Apple's CPU outgunning Qualcomm's powerful Snapdragon X2 Elite Extreme

By Darren Allan published

The vanilla M5 is looking like an impressive performer, stoking expectations for the M5 Pro and Max.

CPU

Need Enterprise AI? Choosing the right Dell server will give you the PowerEdge

By Christian Cawley published

Sponsor Content Created With Dell

Servers & Network Devices
The MSI RTX 5070 Shadow 2X on a green background

Need a new GPU? Amazon drops the Nvidia RTX 5070 to its lowest price ever – but there's a catch

By Darren Allan published

Amazon's near-10% discount brings the RTX 5070 to its lowest-ever price ever at just $499.

GPU
The Apple M5 logo against a black background

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.

Opinion
An assortment of SSDs on a workmat

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.

Updated
One of the best AMD graphics cards against a magenta techradar background

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.

GPU
Angry PC gamer sitting at a gaming desktop PC and losing

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.

Computing Components
The top trim of an Intel Arc B570

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.

GPU
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