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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AMD Radeon RX 7900 XT graphics card

GPU prices in 2025: the best prices I've found this week

By John Loeffler published

I've combed the internet to find the best GPU prices on all the latest offerings from Nvidia, AMD, and Intel.

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The AMD Radeon Graphics badge displayed over an RGB gaming keyboard.

AMD's Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB GPU reportedly set to take retail priority over 8GB counterpart - is this the beginning of the end for 8GB GPUs?

By Isaiah Williams published

AMD and Nvidia look set to battle it out again, with both anticipated to launch GPUs this May, but one of Team Red's may not get much spotlight in the market.

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An AMD Radeon RX 9070, our top pick for best 1440p graphics card, against a blue techradar background

The best 1440p graphics card 2025

By John Loeffler last updated

Updated I'm rounding up my top picks for the best 1440p graphics cards in 2025, backed by hundreds of hours of testing.

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An AMD Radeon RX 9070 on a desk next to its retail packaging seen from a slightly elevated angle

AMD Radeon RX 9070 review

By John Loeffler published

The AMD Radeon RX 9070 is a fantastic graphics card undercut by its market proximity to its beefier sibling, the RX 9070 XT.

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An Nvidia RTX 4090 standing upright next to its retail packaging

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 review

By John Loeffler last updated

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4090 graphics card is here, and it annihilates every graphics card on the market, but are we approaching the threshold of overkill?

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An Nvidia RTX 4070 Super on a purple deskmat on a desk

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super review

By John Loeffler last updated

Overall, the Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 Super is the best midrange graphics card out there

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An Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 graphics card standing upright next to its retail packaging

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 review

By John Loeffler last updated

The Nvidia GeForce RTX 4070 is the first true midrange card of this generation, and it is the best graphics card on the market right now for most people.

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An Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060 on a table with its retail packaging

Nvidia GeForce RTX 4060: the best midrange graphics card for the masses

By John Loeffler last updated

The Nvidia RTX 4060 is the best midrange GPU, but whether game devs implement its best features will decide its fate.

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An AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE from PowerColor on a desk with its retail packaging

AMD Radeon RX 7900 GRE: AMD's China-only card goes global—and upends the midrange market

By John Loeffler last updated

AMD battles Nvidia's RTX 4070 Super for the midrange crown with the global release of the Radeon RX 7900 GRE.

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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.

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